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This page provides links to several pages in this manual that address erosion prevention at construction stormwater sites, as well as links to other pages and information related to erosion prevention practices.
 
This page provides links to several pages in this manual that address erosion prevention at construction stormwater sites, as well as links to other pages and information related to erosion prevention practices.
  
==Stabilization practices==
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[[Acknowledgements for construction stormwater|Acknowledgements]]
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==Stabilization and erosion prevention practices==
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_best_management_practice_%E2%80%93_Site_stabilization Stabilization practices]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - temporary seeding and stabilization]]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - temporary seeding and stabilization]]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - natural and synthetic mulches]]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - natural and synthetic mulches]]
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*[[Erosion prevention practices - erosion control blankets and anchoring devices]]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - erosion control blankets and anchoring devices]]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - turf reinforcement mats]]
 
*[[Erosion prevention practices - turf reinforcement mats]]
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*[[Erosion prevention practices - Riprap]]
  
 
==Photo galleries==
 
==Photo galleries==
 
*[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_photo_gallery_-_Stabilization Stabilization practices]
 
*[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_photo_gallery_-_Stabilization Stabilization practices]
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*[[Construction stormwater photo gallery - Perimeter control|Perimeter control]]
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*[[Construction stormwater photo gallery - Vehicle tracking BMPs|Vehicle tracking BMPs]]
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*[[Construction stormwater photo gallery - Outlet energy dissipation|Outlet energy dissipation]]
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*[[Construction stormwater photo gallery - Check dams (ditch checks, ditch dikes)|Check dams (ditch checks, ditch dikes)]]
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*[[Construction stormwater photo gallery - Storm drain inlet protection|Storm drain inlet protection]]
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_program Main construction stormwater page]
 
*[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_program Main construction stormwater page]
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*[[Sediment control practices]]
 
*[[General principles for erosion prevention and sediment control at construction sites in Minnesota]]
 
*[[General principles for erosion prevention and sediment control at construction sites in Minnesota]]
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*[[Construction stormwater best management practice – perimeter control fact sheet]]
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*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm2-68p.pdf Linear permanent stormwater management design flow chart]
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*[[Construction stormwater best management practice – Constructing infiltration systems]]
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*[[Construction stormwater best management practice – Concrete, paint, stucco and other washout guidance]]
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*[https://www3.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/concretewashout.pdf EPA Concrete Washout Stormwater Best Management Practice]
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*[[Construction stormwater best management practice –  buffer zones]]
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*[[Construction stormwater best management practice – Site stabilization]]
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*[[Construction stormwater – Top 5 permit violations]]
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==Related pages==
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*[[Erosion prevention practices]] - Links to a page that provides a portal to information on individual erosion prevention practices.
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*[[Sediment control practices]] - Links to a page that provides a portal to information on individual sediment control practices.
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*[[Construction stormwater treatment]]
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*[[Construction practices to minimize sediment discharge]]
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*[[Winter construction practices for site stabilization, erosion prevention and sediment control]]
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*[[General principles for erosion prevention and sediment control at construction sites in Minnesota]]
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*<font size=4>'''NEW!</font size> - '''[[10 Steps to Stormwater Pollution Prevention on Small Residential Construction Sites]]: An interactive image illustrating stormwater practices at small construction sites.
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*[[Links for construction stormwater]]
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*[[Construction stormwater inspection checklist wq-strm2-36|Construction stormwater inspection checklist]]
  
 
==Permit applicability==
 
==Permit applicability==
 
{{alert|The Construction Stormwater General permit states "The Permittee(s) must stabilize all exposed soil areas (including stockpiles)." For more specific information, see [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/IV._CONSTRUCTION_ACTIVITY_REQUIREMENTS#IV.B._EROSION_PREVENTION_PRACTICES Part IV.B.2] of the permit.|alert-danger}}
 
{{alert|The Construction Stormwater General permit states "The Permittee(s) must stabilize all exposed soil areas (including stockpiles)." For more specific information, see [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/IV._CONSTRUCTION_ACTIVITY_REQUIREMENTS#IV.B._EROSION_PREVENTION_PRACTICES Part IV.B.2] of the permit.|alert-danger}}
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 19 January 2024

photo of mulch application
Application of mulch at a construction site.
photo of mulch stabilized slope
Slope properly stabilized with mulch to prevent erosion.
image of failed mulch application
Failed mulch application, showing significant erosion.

Erosion is the process by which soil, rock, or other material is moved from one location to another, typically through the action of water or wind. Erosion prevention practices are designed to prevent or minimize erosion. Typical erosion prevention practices involve one or more of the following.

  • Planning approaches that minimize the size of the bare soil area and the length of time disturbed areas are exposed to the elements – especially for long, steep slopes and easily erodible soils
  • Diverting or otherwise controlling the location and volume of run-on flows to the site from adjacent areas
  • Keeping concentrated flows in ditches stabilized with vegetation, rock, or other material
  • Covering bare soil with vegetation, mulch, erosion control blankets, turf reinforcement mats, gravel, rock, plastic sheeting, soil binder chemicals, etc.

This page provides links to several pages in this manual that address erosion prevention at construction stormwater sites, as well as links to other pages and information related to erosion prevention practices.

Acknowledgements

Stabilization and erosion prevention practices

Photo galleries

Links

Related pages

Permit applicability

Warning: The Construction Stormwater General permit states "The Permittee(s) must stabilize all exposed soil areas (including stockpiles)." For more specific information, see Part IV.B.2 of the permit.

This page was last edited on 19 January 2024, at 19:21.