Erosion and Sediment Control Tip #86

 

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.  If a storm is coming, and you need to spread mulch for erosion control, and you only have mulch and a track hoe, you spread mulch.

 

Good job!!

 

Perry L Oakes, PE

Program Coordinator

AL Erosion and Sediment Control Program

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