Sunday, January 12, 2014

The Elements Of Erosion Control Colorado

By Marissa Velazquez


Regardless of the state you plan to do major construction you must deal with state and local agencies prior to beginning your project. Erosion control Colorado is one of those agencies. The purpose of the agency is to ensure that erosion and sediment run off does not damage the ecosystems or enter the soil or water supplies.

Most construction requires clearing of all vegetation prior to beginning the actual work of erecting any type of building. The state and county agencies require that permits be acquired and plans submitted detailing the methods that will be used for controlling the sediment and run off from the site. There are regular inspections made by city or county agents to insure compliance. Any breach of the containment must be repaired immediately to avoid fines or litigation.

Rain, wind and running water are all erosive forces. The elements of nature can cause gulleys, silt build up in water ways, and slippage of land that is on an incline. In an effort to prevent this damage, contractors and state agencies work together to replant these areas as quickly as possible.

Prior to completion many contractors will use straw blankets constructed with netting or straw wattles to cover the bare land. The blankets and wattles vary in size and thickness and will eventually break down and feed the soil they cover. This is especially effective when used for the sides of new roadway construction.

Hydro processing is a method of covering and reseeding areas of exposed soil. The mulch that is used contains a gummy substance that adheres to the soil to prevent erosion from occurring. The mulch is comprised of paper, wood pulp and aspen hydro mulch. When the grass seeds are added to the mixture they also put fertilizer with it. The combination of these resources helps to guarantee fast and near total germination for the area.

Wild flowers are often added into the mixture because their root systems are deeper and have a broad base to hold them in place. The hilly areas and road sides benefit from this process because of natural yearly regeneration of flowers and the root systems that hold them. The grasses they add into the mix are specific to each area and will survive in shade or sun without care.

Another method of planting vegetation in areas where grading or other construction has taken place is drill seeding. This reseeding process uses a tractor to furrow the soil and a special device to plant the seeds into the soil. This method is less expensive than other types of treatments and creates higher growth ratio because the seeds are below the surface and not foraged by birds and rodents. The seeds are also safe from wind and sun damage that can prevent seed germination.

To reliably maintain the ecosystems that make Colorado so beautiful, it is important that contractors work closely with erosion control Colorado. Prevention of contaminated runoff is a small but very important part of keeping the state pristine. Free running water can carry pollution to every aspect of land and water supply. It is essential that it be contained and filtered before it reaches the public supplies.




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