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Are these dirt barriers necessary?
For some years now, you and I have seen long ribbons of black or orange sheeting surrounding construction sites in the mid-valley. I guessed these low fences were intended to prevent dirt and water from escaping, and wondered if they did any good. Now that I’ve finally looked them up, it’s apparent to me that in many cases stringing […]
Tags: construction, erosion control, runoff control, sediment fences