Alabama Soil and Water Blog Spot

  This is just a reminder that when sediment basins or detention/retention basins used as a sediment basin are specified on a project, they should be constructed and stabilized PRIOR to the commencement of construction activities. So, install and stabilize the basin, and THEN clear the watershed above the basin.  And as always, stabilize disturbed soil at EVERY opportunity.   Perry L Oakes, PE Program Coordinator AL Erosion and Sediment Control Program

  This picture is so “sag”.  Silt fences should be installed tightly, and where water ponds behind the silt fence, the post spacing should be half of the recommended spacing.   Perry L Oakes, PE Program Coordinator AL Erosion and Sediment Control Program