In land development, erosion control is important. Aside from preventing water pollution due to runoff and the potential habitat loss of nearby ecosystems, erosion control also staves off soil loss and consequently, property loss. In urban areas, erosion control techniques are primarily concerned with stromwater runoff management, but soil loss due to winds and sloped properties must be considered as well. Here is a list of the most common erosion control methods:
- Reforestation – This is the method...
American Excelsior Company's ErosionLab® facility, located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is set to host the North American Stormwater and Erosion Control Association (NASECA) Wisconsin Chapter on September 24, 2015.
The afternoon field sessions topics include:
Arlington, Texas, 4/15/2015 — Jerry Bohannon, Director of American Excelsior’s Earth Science Division, has been appointed as The Vice Chairman of Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) for the 2015-2016 term. His duties will include working on and supporting the technical and marketing aspects of ECTC, and acting as the Chairman in the absence of the Chairman. Founded in 1992, the ECTC is an industry group of erosion and sediment control product manufacturers with the mission of advancing standards for...