Alabama Soil and Water Blog Spot

  Don’t be guilty of using OLD technology. Use teepee staking and sod staples to install wattle check dams.   Perry L Oakes, PE Alabama’s Erosion and Sediment Control Program Manager

  Sod staples are cheap insurance to ensure soil contact and prevent flotation of some E&SC practices.  Using more staples than specified never hurts.  ___________________________________________________________________________________   Dates for Clear Water Alabama 2026 are set for September 23-24, 2026, in the Tuscaloosa/Northport area.  Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information.