Category Archives: Erosion Control

Exploring Erosion: Nature’s Incredible Force in Wyoming Introduction Imagine a soft drizzle evolving into a powerful rainstorm. As water and wind work together, they sculpt the earth over millions of years—this is erosion in action. In this guide, we explore how natural forces shape Wyoming’s stunning landscapes and learn practical ways to prevent erosion. What […]

Newell Kitchen discusses the significance of topsoil in crop management and soil productivity, highlighting the economic impact of soil erosion. He emphasizes the need to prevent erosion to preserve soil health and future agricultural profitability, using research findings to illustrate the substantial financial losses incurred due to topsoil loss. The Value of Topsoil: Understanding Crop […]

Floods are a recurring threat to populated areas, causing loss of life and extensive damage. Flood control structures like levees, diversion canals, and dams are used to manage flood risk, but cannot completely eliminate it. While these structures can protect some areas, they may worsen flooding in others. The concept of flood risk management emphasizes […]

Today, in our lecture on file and water conservation engineering, we discussed the principles of wind erosion and its control mechanisms in the first part of Lecture 8. We covered topics such as wind erosion, its agents, soil erosion, processes, and transportation. The lecture highlighted the importance of wind erosion and its impact on soil […]

Hydropower capacity is lost each year due to river silt and sediment, causing reservoirs to fill up and lose storage capacity. Countries like Taiwan and Australia are heavily impacted, with sediment affecting energy generation and navigation. Strategies to combat reservoir silting include reducing sediment yield, routing sediment, and removing accumulated sediment, with methods such as […]

Here at Brooks Landscaping, we specialize in solving outdoor landscape drainage problems with our innovative designs. By installing a decorative dry creek bed and river rocks, we are able to effectively redirect water away from your property, ensuring long-lasting results. Our team is dedicated to providing quality solutions for our customers, and we always go […]

The speaker addresses viewers who are experiencing erosion issues on their land due to heavy rainfall. They offer a simple solution to control erosion by creating barriers with rocks and leaves along the water’s path to trap soil sediment, allowing for the retention of fertile soil. This method helps prevent loss of valuable topsoil and […]

In this video, the speaker discusses soil erosion and its negative effects such as loss of nutrients and turning areas into deserts. They emphasize the importance of preventing soil erosion through simple methods like planting grass and shrubs, adding rocks or mulch, reducing watering, keeping soil covered year-round, and planting trees. These methods can help […]

In this program, learners are taught about mitigation measures for landslides, which cause significant damage and loss of life. Various methods, such as drainage measures, slope modification, soil removal, retaining walls, and geofabric, are discussed as effective ways to prevent landslides. It is important to consider the geological suitability of building sites on hillslopes and […]

Small areas of erosion on your property can be managed using simple and affordable methods such as straw bales and coil logs. These materials can help slow water flow, divert water, and capture sediment. Fallen timber and debris can also be used to cover bare areas and encourage new growth. Proper planning and assessment of […]