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Definition of Sludge

Sludge, a semi-solid slurry, is produced by a wide variety of industrial processes

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What is Sludge Management?

The Environmental Protection Agency definition of Sludge is “any solid, semisolid or liquid waste generated 

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Top Questions about Agricultural Runoff

Agricultural runoff triggers significant problems that range far beyond the dozen or so yards

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Top Questions about Managing Runoff Water

Runoff water in urban environments can be redirected using dry streams, grassed swales

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How is Water Recycled on Farms?

Agricultural recycling can be managed in two basic ways: a closed loop system

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Storing and Recycling Agricultural Runoff

Drainage water recycling is a water management practice that captures water drained from agricultural fields

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Collecting and Treating Agricultural Runoff: Part II

Two-stage ditches are a relatively new but highly effective innovation in containing and directing flow of agricultural runoff.

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Collecting and Treating Agricultural Runoff: Part I

Natural wetlands fill specific functions in the ecosystem. 

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Managing Pollutants in Agricultural Runoff

Pollution caused by agricultural runoff is one of the primary causes of water quality issues throughout the US.

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How Can Runoff Be Contained?

SCMs are permanent, engineered structures built and maintained to remove pollutants from urban stormwater runoff

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How Can Runoff Be Diverted?

Given the nature of very intense storms, it’s not always possible to increase natural absorption

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How Can Runoff Be Reduced?

We’ve discussed how excessive runoff can present major hazards to human lives

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Why Should Runoff Water Be Contained?

Runoff water creates a lot of problems for urban areas.

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What is Runoff Water?

Runoff water is usually excess rain that falls or snow that melts when the ground is saturated and cannot absorb any more water.

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The Not-So-Secret Secrets to Silt Fence Success

In erosion and sediment control, prioritizing priorities is fundamental for effective management. 

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Future Trends in Silt Fence Applications and Sustainable Erosion Control

As the world grapples with sustainable development challenges

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Applications, Challenges, and Strategies for Silt Fences

Silt fences play a crucial role in addressing soil erosion in various settings.

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Balancing Act: The Environmental Impact of Silt Fences

Silt fences are an essential tool in the battle against soil erosion.

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A Guide to Silt Fence Maintenance

Wherever soil is disturbed, silt fences function as the first line of defense against erosion

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Studying the Terrain: Design Considerations for Effective Silt Fences

The effectiveness of a silt fence ultimately hinges on a careful design that addresses the features of the terrain

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Erosion Control Excellence: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installation of Silt Fences

Silt fences must be correctly installed for effective erosion control on construction sites

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Exploring the Diversity of Silt Fences: Materials, Designs, and Applications

Silt fences are a versatile and indispensable tool in erosion control, and their effectiveness is influenced by the types of materials

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Understanding the Mechanics of Silt Fences

Soil erosion poses a significant environmental challenge, with sediment runoff contributing to devastating ecological degradation

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An Introduction to Silt Fences For Erosion Control

Silt fences, designed for simplicity and efficiency, play a key role in mitigating soil erosion across diverse environments

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Top 10 Questions about Silage

Silage is preserved because it undergoes fermentation while in storage

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