Construction sites can be a major source of sediment, a common pollutant in surface waters,
because steep slopes are often bare during active construction. The use of mulch and …

Temporary ground covers are used on construction sites to help establish vegetation and
reduce erosion on disturbed areas. This study was an evaluation of straw, with or without …

Soil erosion and sediment pollution in and around construction sites can result from land
disturbing activities that leave areas of unprotected soil during construction. This study …

Five different erosion control products were tested on the slopes of a newly constructed
highway sedimentation basin to determine their impact on vegetative growth, runoff and soil …

Compost and mulch blankets have been widely used for slope stabilization and erosion
control at construction sites; however, the majority of research on these erosion control …

Man‐made erosion control materials are increasingly being used at construction sites. The
performance of these materials in comparison to natural materials is largely unknown. A …

Erosion from construction sites significantly affects water quality in receiving streams. A
rainfall simulator was used to evaluate the effectiveness of different methods for controlling …

Five single-treatment methods used to stabilize seeded areas at urban and highway
construction sites (asphalt-tacked straw, jute netting, mulch blanket, wood chips, excelsior …

Discharge of sediment-laden stormwater from active construction sites, such as highway
construction projects, continues to be a growing concern in the construction industry …

Total suspended solids (TSS) and associated turbidity in runoff water are considered the
most problematic nonpoint source pollutant of Louisiana surface waters. With high …