The New Erosion and Sediment The New Erosion and Sediment Control Technical StandardsControl Technical Standards

Pete WoodPete WoodWisDNRWisDNR SE RegionSE Region

Gil LaytonGil LaytonPresident NASECA WisconsinPresident NASECA WisconsinLayton Environmental /HNTBLayton Environmental /HNTB

Erosion Control is Preventing Soil Erosion Control is Preventing Soil Dislodgment in the First PlaceDislodgment in the First Place

Sediment Control is Stopping itSediment Control is Stopping it’’s s Movement After it is DislodgedMovement After it is Dislodged

The Importance of PlanningThe Importance of Planning

Erosion ControlProduct Acceptability Lists

forMulti-Modal Applications

PAL

www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/engrserv/pal.htm

New New WisDNRWisDNR Standards Require Standards Require PAL Approved Products For All PAL Approved Products For All NRNR--216 Permitted Construction216 Permitted Construction

•• Effective 2005 construction seasonEffective 2005 construction season•• Covers Covers ALLALL sites over 1 acresites over 1 acre

Product Acceptability List (PAL)Product Acceptability List (PAL)

•• Erosion MatsErosion Mats•• TackifiersTackifiers•• Soil StabilizersSoil Stabilizers•• Inlet ProtectionInlet Protection•• ‘‘FFFF’’ FabricsFabrics•• Temporary Ditch ChecksTemporary Ditch Checks•• InIn--Stream Sediment TrapsStream Sediment Traps•• Articulated Concrete Block Systems (Articulated Concrete Block Systems (ACBACB’’ss))

–– All products ranked by performanceAll products ranked by performance

Devices Required On All Grading Devices Required On All Grading Projects (Projects (WisDOTWisDOT FDM 10FDM 10--1010--1)1)

1. Temporary Seed1. Temporary Seed2. Permanent Seed2. Permanent Seed3. Fertilizer3. Fertilizer4. Mulch4. Mulch5. Erosion Mat5. Erosion Mat6. Temporary Ditch Checks (Erosion Bales)6. Temporary Ditch Checks (Erosion Bales)7. Silt Fence7. Silt Fence8. Mobilizations, Erosion Control8. Mobilizations, Erosion Control9. Mobilizations, Emergency Erosion Control9. Mobilizations, Emergency Erosion Control10. Soil Stabilizer, Type B (10. Soil Stabilizer, Type B (PolyacrylamidePolyacrylamide), ),

Benefits of PALBenefits of PAL

•• Ease of designEase of design•• Uniform performance within categoriesUniform performance within categories•• Toxicity testing where warrantedToxicity testing where warranted•• Increased competition from suppliersIncreased competition from suppliers•• Lower costs for clients / agenciesLower costs for clients / agencies

Channel and Slope MatricesChannel and Slope Matrices

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Seeding (1059)Seeding (1059)Mulching (1058)Mulching (1058)

Seed and Temporary SeedSeed and Temporary Seedwith Mulchwith Mulch

Temporary Seed Temporary Seed The Most Cost Effective BMPThe Most Cost Effective BMP

After 2 WeeksAfter 2 Weeks

After 4 WeeksAfter 4 Weeks

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Inlet Protection (1060)Inlet Protection (1060)

Inlet ProtectionInlet Protection

Inlet ProtectionInlet ProtectionWrong WayWrong Way

See Note #1See Note #1

Right WayRight Way

Improper Type C Inlet Improper Type C Inlet Protection (Silt Fence Fabric)Protection (Silt Fence Fabric)

Proper Type C Inlet ProtectionProper Type C Inlet Protection