Erosion & Sediment Control Measures

Soil erosion is a serious environmental threat and is a major contributor to the degradation of water quality.  Wind, rain, and run-off displace soil particles from bare or sparsely covered earth, potentially reducing the stability of the original site and impairing the performance of downstream drainage systems.

The strong root structures of well established vegetation help control soil erosion.  There are many environmental considerations involved when selecting the most appropriate erosion control system for you project.  The following resources are available to assist you in your decision.

Geogrids
Permit heavy construction on sites with weak soils, eliminating all or most other foundation and/or soil stabilization work. When applied over marginal soils, they evenly redistribute construction loads to reduce post-construction unit soil pressures.

Permanent Erosion Control
Permanent structures that give stability and protect erosion alongside rivers, streams and other waterbeds.   Permanent structures that give a stable base for erosion & sediment control.

Retaining Walls
Barriers between water and soil, a variety of retaining walls exist to protect the water quality surrounding bridges, highways, riverbanks, and shorelines.

Temporary Erosion Control
Protect freshly seeded slopes against wind and rain disturbance while promoting re-vegetation.  A variety of techniques are available. 

Geotextiles
A variety of geotextiles are available and apply to a broad range of civil engineering construction, paving, drainage and other applications. Engineered geotextiles perform three basic functions: separation, stabilization and filtration. 

Sheeting
Sheeting is a vertical soil retention structure, made from steel, aluminum, PVC, fiberglass, driven into the ground to hold soils in place.  Sheeting is typically used only when all other materials are deemed inadequate.