Tag: Research Briefs
Thinking of Forests and Beaches
This is the time of year when many folks are planning to head to the woods or the beach for a summer vacation, so...
Streams in Transition
Humans have attempted to “tame” streams through channelization and bank hardening for centuries. More recently, a better understanding of stream processes and ecosystem services...
Factors in Erosion Control
Most folks involved in erosion and sediment control have an opinion about the most important factors in determining how well this is done on...
Covering the Soil: What’s Best?
Many of us have heard the mantra about soil erosion prevention that goes something like: “It’s the cover, dummy!” Many studies have shown that...
Constructed Wetlands: Positive and Negative Impacts
Runoff from urban areas was first recognized as a problem for receiving waters in terms of too much volume in too short of a...
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...
Wetland Response to Climate Change
Climate change is expected to have numerous effects, including more intense storms, periods of drought and rising sea levels. These effects are likely to...
