Erosion Control Toolbox

Toolbox Overview

Tools

To Combine Specifications

• Sequencing

Planning & Design

• Preserve Existing Vegetation

Improve Soil Health

• Soils Testing
• Local Topsoil
• Imported Topsoil
• Roughen Soil Surface
• Stepped Slopes
• Contour Grading and Slope Rounding
• Decompact Soil
• Soil Nutrients
• Incorporate Materials

Improve Soil Health & Provide Cover

• Duff
• Mulch
• Compost

Short Term Cover

• Hydroseed Overview
  • Seed
  • Fiber
  • Straw
  • Tackifier
• Straw
• Hydroseed
• Bonded Fiber Matrix
• RECP (Jute Mesh)

Long Term Cover

• RECP (Netting)
• RECP (Blanket)
• RECP (Turf Reinforcing Mat)

Steep Slope Techniques

• Stepped Slope
• Cellular Confinement
• RECP Flap
• RECP Flap with Brush Layering
• RECP Wrap
• Soil Filled RSP
• Wire Blanket
• Wire Mesh Confinement

Planting

• Plant Selection
• TransPlant Application
• Noxious and Invasive Species
• Drill Seed
• Dry Seed
• Native Grass Sod
• Liner
• Seedling
• Brush Layering

Stormwater Treatment

• Biofiltration Strip
• Biofiltration Swale

Low Impact Development

• Overview
• Sidewalk Stormwater Planter
• Sidewalk Stormwater Tree Trench
• Parking Stormwater Planters
• Permeable Paving
• Additional Resources

Sediment Control

• Fiber Roll
• Compost Sock

References

• Webinars
• Guidance
• Research
• Presentations
• Magazine Articles
• Specifications by Others

Erosion Control (Sequencing)

What is This Specification?

The Erosion Control (Sequencing) specification is used to communicate with Contractors the order of installation of various erosion control treatments. For example, this specification would be used to direct the Contractor to first install a Compost Blanket , then place Erosion Control (Netting), and finally to apply Erosion Control (Hydroseed).

When to Use This Specification?

• Use this specification whenever your project includes multiple erosion control products in the same area.

Benefits:

• Allows various erosion control treatments to be combined in unique ways to meet specific project locations.
• Provides a modular approach to specifying erosion control treatments.
• Reduces the need for nonstandard specifications.

Limitations:

• Only intended to be used for Erosion Control items. Use the Order of Work specification to direct the Contractor regarding items of work other than erosion control.

Specifications

• SSP 20-001 Erosion Control (Sequencing).

Plans and Details:

• No Standard Plans or Details required.