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Specific types of plants are often used to suppress erosion and deterioration. Plants are used for the prevention of erosion against raindrops. The plants will protect the soil they are rooted in by hovering over and letting the raindrops fall more gently on the soil. The deep roots of the plant help the soil secure itself together.

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There are three general categories: algae, submerged and floating weeds, and emerged weeds. With these, you would need plenty of tips and tricks to successfully control pondweed. Here are different types of ponds and aquatic weeds that may affect your work with your landscaping ponds.

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The water is a source of drinking water for the plants, livestock and other animals in the surrounding area. Water pollution in lakes and ponds can be prevented but must be tested and treated in order to remedy the problems of E-coli bacteria and dissolved oxygen.

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The concept of soil erosion may not pose as a severe threat to the ecosystem and our day to day lives. There are several detrimental effects that the lack of soil erosion control can have on the environment- that over time we will not be able to reverse.

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  One of the most common and frequently minimized problems that are affecting our day to day lives and the function of our ecosystem is shoreline and soil erosion. Soil erosion is the disturbance in the natural topsoil that protects the earth. Erosion is the primary culprit of sunny Florida’s beautiful–yet slowly shrinking coastline.

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Lake and Wetland Management have devised innovative methods of preventing soil erosion from canals and other man-made waterways and like previous attempts, it all revolves around reinforcing the waterway’s bank.

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Shoreline erosion is a major problem in Florida’s waterways; due to the water’s natural current and function, the deterioration of shorelines are often inevitable and constant repairs often follow to slow down or prevent this problem.

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Florida has a lucrative real estate and the value and pricing of any house or property that is found in front of a waterway increases greatly.The methods that revolve around the control of soil erosion consists of fortifying and reinforcing the shoreline’s soil and sediment so that the erosion process is slowed or given enough time to mitigate.

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Keep in mind that shoreline erosion is common and results even from fluctuations caused by rainfall that doesn’t approach the levels of a hurricane. So, what should Florida residents and associations look for on a regular basis?

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Canal-front homeowners from Daytona to Tampa to Miami have faced shoreline erosion. Fiallo said the severity depends on what materials were used to stabilize the shoreline, how the water flows, and how well it is maintained over the years, among other factors.

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Soil is naturally created when small pieces of weathered rocks and minerals mix with organic materials from decaying plants and animals. Soil creation is a slow process, taking many years and impossible to control.

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Each environment struggles with its own set of problems and this is no different for wetlands, more specifically, the everglades ,which if you live in central and southern Florida is right in your backyard. While certain wetland conservation methods have been implemented in the past, it is simply not enough.

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Erosion is a process where natural forces like water, wind, ice, and gravity wear away rocks and soil. It is a geological process, and part of the rock cycle. Erosion occurs at the Earth's surface, and has no effect on the Earth's mantle and core.

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Natural pond maintenance is therefore more viable because it enlists methods that reduce algae but does not tie us to harmful chemicals. The pond owner wants to create an ecosystem that is more self-sustaining and will lead to lower costs in the long run.

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Shoresox is a large taco shell-shaped knitted mesh sheet made of polyethylene — a flexible, photodegradable plastic. The sheet is laid down at an eroded shoreline. Dirt and compost is blown onto thesheet, which is then folded over the soil.

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Effective Tips to Help You Develop Your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

In this blog we will speak about the crucial importance of having a sediment and erosion control plan, but first let's talk about how controlling mother nature is a daunting task. Through the years, as humans, we have for the most part been able to conquer the natural world and inhabit it and mold it as we see fit. The never ending cycle of developing and building is something that almost seems to be in our nature. While we should look back and be proud as a species of how far we have come, it is also important to preserve and protect the natural world that we coexist with. The best way to ensure the safety of nature and to coexist with it we must have a plan. Having a plan reduces so many risks and when we are talking about the environment this is even more pressing. In this blog we will speak about the crucial importance of having a sediment and erosion control plan, which is at times overlooked and not considered until it is already too late.

When beginning a construction project, no matter how big or small, you must have a plan and idea of how and when you want it done. This is even more true when your site is near a body of water, which in itself presents more problems and obstacles. Something that will greatly benefit your plan and the overall well being of the environment in which you are developing is having a sediment and erosion control plan.  Knowing basic things such as what kind of soil is in the immediate area you are developing to how to body of water flows and even what is downstream of your site are all things to consider.

Why is shoreline erosion so significant? It basically affects everything around us especially in Florida where 50% of all land is used for either agriculture or urban development and if you have ever been to Florida one of the first things you notice is that there are both man made and natural canals, ponds, lakes and waterways almost everywhere. Parks, housing developments, condominiums, golf courses, and country clubs are either built around water or have ponds installed in order to raise property value and be aesthetically pleasing. Yet, with every inch of shoreline that disappears, the value and beauty of the waterways go with it. So how do we prevent this? Luckily, a proper sediment and erosion control plan that Lake and Wetland Management can expertly implement for you is only a call away.

ShoreSox is a tested and true solution that uses no chemicals and will not cause any runoff. It is a 100%  environmentally friendly alternative that can save the value of the shoreline while not putting the natural habitat at risk. Here is how it works:

The ShoreSox containment fabric is is placed in a strategic position on the shoreline, lake, pond or canal. It is then filled with natural organic materials such as straw, compost, or any natural fillers that will not damage the soil or cause any disturbance to the soil. Once this is done it will surround and encircle the shoreline making a thick buffer that stops erosion in its tracks. Once that is complete the ShoreSox  anchor system is used to secure the barrier and vegetation that is natural to the environment is placed. Shoresox not only protects the shoreline from further erosion, but it also restores pre existing damage and erosion.

From a business standpoint your sediment and erosion control plan is not only a matter of doing the right thing. But it protects you from environmental regulations, fines, and potentially losing your business due to unethical corner cutting.