What Is Erosion? Understanding One of the Most Costly Forces in Nature.
Erosion is one of those slow-moving problems that can sneak up on a property owner, a construction site manager, or a municipality before anyone realizes the damage being done. By the time it's visible, a collapsed streambank, a silted-up pond, a bare hillside where grass used to grow, the process has often been underway for months or even years. Understanding what erosion is, what causes it, and how to control it is the first step toward protecting your land, your investment, and the...
