Designing for Effective Sediment and Erosion Control on Construction Sites and Field Manual on Sediment and Erosion Control Best Management Practices for Contractors and Inspectors: (Jerald S. Fifield)

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-188
Author(s):  
J. A. Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Best Management

scholarly journals Performance Assessment of Erosion Remediation Measures and Proposal of The Best Management Practices for Erosion Control in Sebeya Catchment, Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Félicien Majoro ◽  
Umaru Garba Wali ◽  
Omar Munyaneza ◽  
François-Xavier Naramabuye ◽  
Concilie Mukamwambali
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Remediation Measures ◽  
Soil Erosion Control

Soil erosion is an environmental concern that affects agriculture, wildlife and water bodies. Soil erosion can be avoided by maintaining a protective cover on the soil to create a barrier to the erosive agent or by modifying the landscape to control runoff amounts and rates. This research is focused on Sebeya catchment located in the Western Province of Rwanda. Sebeya catchment is one of the most affected areas by soil erosion hazards causing loss of crops due to the destruction of agricultural plots or riverbanks, river sedimentation and damages to the existing water treatment and hydropower plants in the downstream part of the river. The aims of this research were to assess the performance of erosion remediation measures and to propose the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion control in Sebeya catchment. Using literature review, site visits, questionnaire and interviews, various erosion control measures were analyzed in terms of performance and suitability. Land slope and soil depth maps were generated using ArcGIS software. The interview results indicated that among the 22 existing soil erosion control measures, about 4.57% of farmers confirmed their existence while 95.43% expressed the need of their implementation in Sebeya catchment. Furthermore, economic constraints were found to be the main limitative factors against the implementation of soil erosion control measures in Sebeya catchment. Also, the majority of farmers suggest trainings and mobilization of a specialized technical team to assist them in implementing soil conservation measures and to generalize the application of fertilizers in the whole catchment. Finally, soil erosion control measures including agro-forestry, terraces, mulching, tree planting, contour bunds, vegetative measures for slopes and buffer zones, check dams, riverbanks stabilization were proposed and recommended to be implemented in Sebeya catchment. Keywords: Erosion control measures, Sebeya catchment, Rwanda

Forestry best management practices for erosion control in haul road ditches near stream crossings

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 607-618
Author(s):  
A.J. Lang ◽  
W.M. Aust ◽  
M.C. Bolding ◽  
K.J. McGuire ◽  
E.B. Schilling
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Haul Road

Operational Monitoring of Urban Stormwater Management Facilities and Receiving Subwatersheds in Richmond Hill, Ontario

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel D. Olding ◽  
Tracey S. Steele ◽  
John C. Nemeth
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Stormwater Management ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Storm Event ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Operational Monitoring ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Urban Impacts

Abstract Untreated stormwater discharge has been found to have major impacts on urban watercourses. Despite the acknowledgement of the importance of adopting broader-scale approaches to managing stormwater, there is limited information describing the subwatershed benefits of implementing numerous best management practices (BMPs). Operational monitoring of stormwater management facilities (SWMFs) and streams in three subwatersheds undergoing urbanization was undertaken over a five-year period to measure potential changes in suspended solids concentrations, hydrology and temperature. SWMFs at construction sites had elevated total suspended solids (TSS) discharges relative to facilities in stable catchments, but reduced TSS discharges in comparison to uncontrolled construction sites. The discharge from single facilities was found to have the potential to increase downstream watercourse TSS concentrations in headwater areas, but increases were often not detectable further downstream. TSS discharges from SWMFs in stable catchments were similar to published ranges, and were a useful tool to identify facilities that were not functioning as designed. Based upon the current subwatershed imperviousness levels, water quality impacts from cumulative SWMF discharges appear to be less likely to be significant than some other factors, such as the changes in the subwatershed hydrological response. No increase in peakflow or duration of midbankfull flow for the 25-mm and 2-year storm event and no trend in baseflow or water temperature were detectable over the study period, despite the increase in imperviousness due to watershed urbanization. The findings from this operational monitoring study suggest that implementation of BMPs may help to mitigate urban impacts at the subwatershed level.

scholarly journals Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices in Agricultural Farms for Effective Reservoir Sedimentation Management at Cameron Highlands

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 6198-6205
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Reservoir Sedimentation ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Sediment Control ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Cameron Highlands

For many years, lands in Cameron Highland have been opened and leveled for agricultural farming and intensive crop production. Land-disturbing activities such as agricultural operations that are conducted on regions with steep slopes leads to a high potential of soil erosion, sedimentation and landslide occurrences. As a results, this phenomenon producing large amounts of sediment transported and deposited to the receiving waters or reservoirs. The development of best management practices (BMPs) for agricultural activities is an important step towards minimizing the amount of soil erosion and landslide incidents in Cameron Highlands. Therefore, this Erosion and Sediment Control Guideline for Agricultural Activities in Hilly Area aims to minimize erosion and sedimentation from the agricultural area in Cameron Highlands especially in the scope of reservoir sedimentation management. There numbers of steps taken in order to establish this guidelines. The first step is to define the scope with the purpose of the guideline and conduct a literature review. In order to assess the quality and feasibility of the study to formulate the frameworks, engagement with stakeholders was conducted. Lastly is to undergo review and update based on the recommendations by related stakeholders. Finally, before the establishment of guidelines, all recommendations by related stakeholders are take in account that consists of Best Management Practices components which will be applied in the agricultural area to mitigate issues and problems especially in erosion control and reservoir sedimentation management. The Erosion Control Measures are including agronomic measures, soil management, mechanical methods and Rainwater Harvesting Techniques. Subsequently, these measures are used to apply in open or sheltered farming to control the erosion and sedimentation issues based on the erosion risk level. As a conclusion, this guideline will be useful for the stakeholders especially to local community, dam owners and local authority to mitigate and solve the issues related to erosion and sedimentation in hilly agricultural area

scholarly journals Assessing The Impact Of Sediments On Best Management Practices (Bmps) For Highway Runoff Control At Wolaita Sodo Town

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 734-748
Author(s):  
Dagimwork Asele Manuka ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Sediment Yield ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Highway Construction ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Highway Runoff ◽  
Detention Ponds ◽  
Sediment Control ◽  
Best Management ◽  
The Impact

The goals of this work are to estimate the amount of erosion and to evaluate the impacts of sediments on Best Management Practices (BMPs) for highway runoff and also used to estimate the annual erosion and sediment yield from the construction sites considering various erosion control management methods that might be used in the sites. Once the sediment yield is found, a model was designed to estimate the sediment capture efficiency of different Best Management Practices (BMPs) and to evaluate the service year of each BMP before it is filled with sediment. The two major objectives of this project are: to predict sediment yield from highway construction sites under different erosion management conditions and secondly to estimate the service year of sediment control BMPs treating runoff from highway construction sites. The BMPs selected for evaluation were: detention ponds, infiltration trenches, grass lined swales, grass lined swales with rock check dams, and bio retention areas. Each respective BMP requires different measures of efficiency to accurately assess its effectiveness and service year.

A Review of Construction Site Best Management Practices for Erosion Control

2011 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 441-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Tyner ◽  
D. C. Yoder ◽  
B. J. Chomicki ◽  
A. Tyagi
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Best Management

scholarly journals Evaluation of Different Best Management Practices for Erosion Control on Machine Operating Trails

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-326
Author(s):  
Ahmad Solgi ◽  
Ramin Naghdi ◽  
Eric R. Labelle ◽  
Farshad Keivan Behjou ◽  
Vahid Hemmati
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Soil Loss ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Forest Operations ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Runoff And Soil Loss ◽  
Final Selection

Ground-based mechanized forest operations often lead to increased runoff and soil loss on unbound forest roads and machine operating trails, which in turn can impede the technical trafficability of machines and cause negative impacts on the environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of three Best Management Practice (BMP) treatments used to control erosion occurring on machine operating trails. The treatments included water bar, water bar and hardwood brush (H-brush), and water bar and softwood brush (S-brush). For a more comprehensive assessment of both brush treatments, two levels of brush thickness were tested; 0.5 m and 1.0 m. Results indicate that the most effective BMP treatments were the water bar and softwood brush followed by the water bar and hardwood brush and finally the least effective was the water bar. The average runoff rates and soil loss from the machine operating trails with the water bar treatment (52.64 l per plot, 8.49 g m-2) were higher than runoff and soil loss at the trails protected with hardwood brush (23.75 l per plot, 4.5 g m-2), and the trails protected by the hardwood brush had higher runoff and soil loss compared to trails covered by softwood brush (15.83 l per plot, 2.98 g m-2). Furthermore, results of this study showed that regardless of the treatment, the amount of runoff and soil loss decreased consistently as the thickness of the brush mat increased. Overall, erosion control techniques similar to either H-brush or S-brush that provide direct soil coverage should be used for erosion control, and final selection should be based on costs, availability of material, or landowner objectives.

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