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Construction best management practices (BMPs) for environmental resources

Erosion control devices and practices minimize the potential for erosion by protection exposed soil from rain, wind, and other natural and construction related processes.

Vertical tracking erosion control
Vertical tracking
Bio erosion log
Biodegradable erosion control log
Creek with vegetation
Preservation of existing vegetation
 
Stockpile management

Stockpile management

Rock filter dam

Sediment control fence

Outlet protection

Outlet protection

Rock filter dam

Rock filter dam

Pipe slope drain

Temporary pipe slope drain

Paved flume

Runoff interception

Vegetated buffer

Vegetated filter strips and buffers

A hillside slope covered with mulch for stabilization. There is also sediment control fence installed along the contour of the hillside. There is a dirt road on top of the hill and there is sparse vegetation in the background.

Soil stabilization