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Research Project: Managing Manure as a Soil Resource for Improved Biosecurity, Nutrient Availability, and Soil Sustainability

Location: Agroecosystem Management Research

Title: Erosion control systems

Author
item Gilley, John
item Wacha, Kenneth - Ken

Submitted to: SERA-IEG 17 Bulletin
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/25/2023
Publication Date: 2/25/2023
Citation: Gilley, J.E., Wacha, K.M. 2023. Erosion control systems. SERA-IEG 17 Bulletin. AVAILABLE.

Interpretive Summary: Erosion control systems may be a single or group of practices that prevent detachment and interrupt the transport of soil by rainfall, runoff, melting snow or ice and irrigation water. Since phosphorus is often attached to sediment particles, erosion control systems serve to decrease phosphorus delivery from agricultural areas.

Technical Abstract: Erosion control systems may be a single or group of practices that prevent detachment and interrupt the transport of soil by rainfall, runoff, melting snow or ice and irrigation water. Since phosphorus is often attached to sediment particles, erosion control systems serve to decrease phosphorus delivery from agricultural areas.