A Presentation on Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC)

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Why Is ESC Important?

Construction Site Runoff: Environmental Impacts

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Construction Site Runoff: Impacts to STPs

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ESC Reality

Compliance for Commonly Used ESC Practices

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10 Elements of an Effective ESC Plan

10 Elements of an Effective ESC Plan

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1. Minimize Clearing

Clearing Restrictions

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Site Fingerprinting

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Minimizing Clearing
Quick Facts

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2a. Protect Waterways

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Protecting Waterways: Vegetated Buffers
Quick Facts

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2b. Stabilize Drainageways

Check Dams

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Swales

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Stabilizing Drainageways
Quick Facts

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3. Phase Construction

3. Phase Construction

Phase Construction
Quick Facts

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4. Rapid Soil Stabilization

4. Rapid Soil Stabilization

“Cover Factor” for Various Surfaces

Seeding

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 Straw Mulch

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 Fiber Mulch

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 Blankets

Plastic Sheeting

Comparison of Erosion Control Materials

Comparison of Erosion Control Materials

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5. Protect Steep Slopes

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Pipe Slope Drain

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Protecting Steep Slopes
Quick Facts

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6. Perimeter Controls

Silt Fences

Improving Silt Fences

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Perimeter Control: Silt Fence
Quick Facts

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7. Employ Advance Settling Devices

Settling Devices

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Ways to Improve Trapping

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Employing Advanced Settling Devices
Quick Facts

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8. Certified Contractors Implement Plan

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Maintenance of ESC Practices

Maintenance Costs
(% of Installation Costs)

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9. Adjust ESC Plan for Field Conditions

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10. Assess ESC Practices After Storms

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ESC Planning at the Local Level

Management Tips for Better Local ESC Planning

Management Tips for Better Local ESC Planning

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