Alabama Soil and Water Blog Spot

  Do you think these two have a chance of catching any fish?  Probably not.   Here’s more factual information from our “Let’s Look at Sediment” brochure discussing turbidity:   Suspended sediment reduces visibility and damages fish gills, affecting the ability of fish to feed and breathe. Pollution-sensitive sport fish such as bass and bream are often replaced with more pollution tolerant and less popular carp and suckers.   Perry L Oakes, PE Program Coordinator AL Erosion and Sediment Control Program

  In 2016, we published a brochure entitled “Let’s Look at Sediment”.  It is still a relevant informational document today.  Here is the link to the brochure and one of its many facts:   Let’s Look at Sediment   “Sediment degrades aquatic habitat and turbidity restricts light and aquatic plant growth. This disrupts the food chain and impairs fish and aquatic insect populations.”   Perry L Oakes, PE Program Coordinator AL Erosion and Sediment Control Program