Tag: International Erosion Control Association
Innovative Approach to Sediment Control Reduces Landfill Disposal Weight
Sediment is the number one pollutant of U.S. water resources even though sediment control is commonly required to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination...
The Importance of Soil Resources: Overlooked and Undervalued?
“The thin layer of soil covering the earth's surface represents the difference between survival and extinction for most terrestrial life.”1 This quote demonstrates the...
Reducing Pollutants from Construction Activities for Five Decades
The enactment of the Clean Water Act 50 years ago introduced an ambitious program to eliminate pollutant discharges from point sources. While stormwater point...
Flocculants for Stormwater Treatment: Balancing Safety and Sustainability
Flocculants and coagulants are vital tools used globally to improve water quality by removing harmful contaminants such as sediment, metals and excess nutrients. Industries...
Business Is a Lot Like Dancing
Regardless of how long you’ve been in business or what position you hold, if you want to thrive in our or any industry, your...
Timelines for Stabilizing Disturbed Land
When land disturbing activities occur, a great deal of sediment can be generated from rain and wind, but often, at some point, an attempt...
Case Study: Putting Green Infrastructure to Work
The blank slate of a new project can offer invaluable opportunities for innovative design and construction methods. The design and construction of the Water...
Western Sydney Airport Highlights Importance of Technology in Earthworks
The Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSA) project is a rare greenfield opportunity for a new airport rather than a reconstruction or renovation...
From Stuck in a Hole to “Dr. Dirt”
Jim Spotts Devotes Career to Learning and Teaching All Things Soil
As a young boy with a lot of time on his hands, Jim Spotts...
Perspective: The Equatorial Rainforest’s Role in Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise
There is no doubt that the global sea level is rising. The global mean sea level has risen 8 to 9 inches (21 to...
