Chapter 6: Erosion Control
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Erosion control protects water quality, maintains the structural integrity of the roadway, protects germinating seed and helps counties and cities comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II regulations. It is among the most important goals of a roadside program. Permanent vegetation is the long-term solution, but short-term erosion control is necessary to protect exposed soil while vegetation matures.