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Extraordinary Measures
A
landscape-scale study of erosion at a ski resort inspires model
planning for delicate watersheds of a lake renowned for beauty
and clarity.
By
Martha S. Mitchell
Downsizing
for Hydraulic Seeding Success
Small
to midsize hydraulic seeders can't match the large units in terms
of spray coverage per tankload. They can offer some attractive
advantages, however, like a more affordable price tag, lower operating
costs, and the ability to go where the big rigs can't while making
money doing it.
By Greg Northcutt
Prevention
Is the Best Course
Protection
for inlets and drainage systems is most effective when it begins
before any major storm or rain event.
By Paul Hull
Bioengineered
Solutions in the Mill Creek Watershed
Various
activities in the Mill Creek watershed increased erosion and pollution,
altered drainage patterns, reduced riparian vegetation, and prompted
a lack of habitat for aquatic life and wildlife. Bioengineered
solutions helped restore the area.
By Tracy Gow, Michelle Kam, and Fred Schaad
Spring
Planting: Strategies for Erosion Control Vary Greatly
If
you're considering a spring planting strategy to protect against
soil erosion, the key is to study how to approach the challenge.
And don't forget to talk to the experts.
By Stacey Warde
Maintaining
Turf on Golf Courses and Playing Fields:
Management Is the Key to Combating High Traffic and Overuse
Managing
high-traffic areas means keeping your organization and your end
users educated about maintenance.
By
Penelope O'Malley
Controlling
Erosion After the Fire's Out: A Case Study of Mesa Verde National
Park
After
two fires burned nearly half of it, Mesa Verde National Park faced
the challenge of stabilizing hillsides, trails, roads, and watersheds
and protecting hundreds of archaeological sites.
By
Lynn Merrill
Polymer
Use and Testing for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction
Sites
Tested
in the soggy La Niña weather conditions of the Pacific Northwest,
chemical polymers promise a cost-effective, safe way to prevent
soil erosion and remove suspended sediments from construction-site
runoff.
By Scott Tobiason, David Jenkins, Ed Molash, and Stacey Rush
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