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Slow It Down: Using Check Dams to Control Water Flow in Ditches

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For any highway department, managing water flow in roadside ditches is a key part of keeping roads in good shape and protecting nearby land. One simple but powerful tool for the job? The check dam. Check dams are small structures, temporary or permanent, built across a ditch to slow water down, reduce erosion, and trap … Read more

Simple Methods of Erosion Control in Stormwater Management

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Stream lined with stone

If your crew is responsible for any drainage work, or if you’re managing roads or ditches, you’re also in the erosion control business, whether you realize it or not. Left unchecked, erosion can turn small problems into big ones: clogged culverts, failing shoulders, sediment-laden streams, and unhappy regulatory agencies. Luckily, you don’t need fancy equipment … Read more