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By Janice Kaspersen
In the last issue, I wrote on the EPA’s final effluent guidelines, which were published in December 2009, and how they will change erosion and sediment control practices in the US. The numeric limits for discharges from construction sites of 10 acres or more mark a big shift for many parts of the country. Where narrative standards had applied before, strict numeric limits will now be in place. In January, another decision by the EPA got a great deal of attention—cheers and protests both—as the agency se...... continue reading
From: Erosion Control Topics: Management, NPDES, Regulatory Issues
By Steve Goldberg
When wildfires strike southern California—and they strike often—two things are likely. First, news crews take to the airwaves to describe the latest devastation. Second, behind the scenes, it is often Michael Harding preparing for what comes next. “The secondary disaster is always the ash and sediment that comes down and injures people. That’s where I get involved, trying to prevent that,” says Harding, CPESC, of Great Circle International and former president of the International Erosion Control Associ...... continue reading
From: Erosion Control Topics: NPDES, Watershed projects
By Katherine Holden
Golf greens, sports stadiums, and polo fields all have one thing in common: people expect the grounds to be green, gorgeous, and healthy every time they visit. Turfgrass is a high-maintenance crop, subject to wear and tear by golf carts, cleats, divots, the hooves of polo ponies, and the sliding of baseball players. Add weather to the mix-including ice, snow, wind, rain, and heat-and turf managers have their work cut out for them. Bill Wall is general manager and superintendent of the 246-ac. Dauphin Hi...... continue reading
From: Erosion Control Topics: NPDES, Project Design