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 …

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 due to water and wind results in the loss of valuable top soil and causes land
degradation and environmental quality problems. Site specific best management practices …

Control of soil erosion and associated nonpoint source pollution is essential to improving
water quality. The use of compost or mulch blankets as a soil cover can help control soil …

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 …

Construction projects often expose large amounts of soil to erosive forces of wind and rain.
These areas must be stabilized and vegetated before a Notice of Termination can be …

In 2005, the US Environmental Protection Agency National Menu of Stormwater Best
Management Practices, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II for …

Highway construction practices have historically been viewed as a major contributor of non-
point source pollution. Damage control measures implemented for construction site erosion …

Polyacrylamide (PAM) has been demonstrated to greatly reduce erosion in furrow irrigation,
but much less is known about its effectiveness on the much steeper slopes typical of …

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 …