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Controlling erosion on construction sites.

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Corporate Author: United States. Soil Conservation Service
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1970.
Series:Agriculture information bulletin ; no. 347.
Subjects:
Soil conservation.
Table of Contents:
  • Damage to the construction site. pp. 4.
  • Damage to stream channels. pp. 5.
  • Damage to water
  • Damage to property, public and private
  • Public concern. pp. 6.
  • The solution: Self-help and cooperation. pp. 7.
  • Principles of erosion and sediment control. pp. 8-9.
  • Select the right land. pp. 10.
  • Soil surveys can help. pp. 11.
  • Includes erosion control in the development plan. pp. 13.
  • Erosion and sediment control measures
  • Mechanical measures
  • Land grading. pp. 15.
  • Bench terraces
  • Subsurface drains
  • Diversions. pp. 17.
  • Berms
  • Storm sewers
  • Outlets. pp. 18.
  • Waterway stabilization structures
  • Lined channels
  • Sediment basins. pp. 19.
  • Stream channel and bank stabilization
  • Vegetative measures Mulch. pp. 20-21.
  • Temporary cover
  • Permanent cover
  • Fibrous materials
  • Stabilizing cut-and-fill slopes. pp. 22-23.
  • Apply measures during construction
  • Working together. pp. 26-27.
  • Public understanding and support
  • Policies need to be clearly stated
  • Conservation districts provide leadership. pp. 29.
  • Assistance is available. pp. 31.

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