While water erosion continues to be the most serious ... or ridge of earth constructed across a slope to control runoff and minimize soil erosion tile drainage - the use of sub-surface drain ...

Soil erosion is a major worldwide threat to agro-ecosystem sustainability and land productivity. Fallout radionuclides and stable isotopes are used to measure magnitudes and sources of soil erosion, ...

At the same time, the top growth helps intercept rain, slowing the force of raindrops and water runoff ... moist soil in the shadiest parts of your yard. Whether your goal is erosion control ...

Preserving the Land Approximately 42% of Iowa farmers have embraced no-till farming, a method that is gaining popularity for ...

Even though erosion induces a net terrestrial sink for atmospheric CO 2, this is not a reason to relax erosion-prevention measures ... Nearing, M. Runoff and soil-loss responses to changes ...

Homes are not always located on flat lots. In fact, landscapes can feature hills and valleys, necessitating some extra steps ...

• Storing water in the soil like a sponge: This helps recharge aquifers, maintaining groundwater levels. • Slowing and ...

After a wildfire, Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Teams must rapidly assess the threat from post-fire erosion and runoff due to the removal of vegetation ... induced changes in vegetative cover ...

Did you know that stormwater runoff is the greatest source of water pollution in urban areas? During heavy rain, water flows from rooftops, down driveways, and across parking lots and streets. As ...

123-131 (9 pages) Abstract: This paper aims to calibrate a physically-based, event-oriented runoff ... E.D. (1985) Erosion and sediment yield equations: solutions for overland flow. Paper presented at ...

In fire-affected areas, this repellency prevented water infiltration, leading to increased surface runoff and erosion. Water repellency ... The study highlights the need for targeted fire prevention ...