Tag: International Erosion Control Association
How Soil Properties Influence Mud Removal from Tires
One of the most common sediment management problems on construction sites is mud deposited on roads by vehicles, commonly referred to as “track-out,” as...
Oysters and Otters Help Protect Shorelines
Teaming up with nature to protect shorelines usually conjures up the use of various types of native plants to stabilize the banks. However, members...
Floating Islands in Dubuque’s Bee Branch Creek
Located along the banks of the Mississippi River, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, USA, has a long history of dealing with flooding, particularly in...
Leveraging Solar Farms for Growth of Biocrusts
Deserts are commonly thought of as dusty places because they often are. An inherently sparse vegetation cover makes soils of arid lands more prone...
Self-sustaining Revegetation Program Based on Soil Science
Traditionally, soil analysis has focused on chemical and physical properties, often overlooking soil biology’s critical role. Effective soil management influences the soil microbiome, affecting...
Hybrid Infrastructure: A Solution for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Gray, no, green! Green, no, gray! No, this is not the latest dress color controversy from nearly a decade ago. Instead, it is a...
Perimeter Control Alternatives to Silt Fence
As a strong physical barrier to water and sediment, silt fence has long been the default best management practice (BMP) where there is an...
Using Filtration in Basins to Meet Water Quality Requirements
In most areas, stormwater basins or ponds are the most common means of stormwater management. Basins have a proven history of being a cost-effective...
Evaluating Restoration Success
Restoring the ecosystem services and functions of areas that hold or convey water is a widespread practice, often accompanied by evaluations of the success of that effort.
Branding: Getting to the Heart of Sales
Most professionals in our industry think branding is more important for consumer — and retailed-based industries and less so for professional service-based companies. This is not true.
