Educational Materials: Sediment

Sediment is a major source of pollution for local waters, and most sediment comes from the accelerated erosion caused by our land use practices.

DID YOU KNOW? Sediment can carry other pollutants with it, as it is transported by stormwater into local water bodies. Those pollutants include nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as toxic chemicals.

CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES:

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (page within Stormwater Solutions)

DEM Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (external website)

What is Sediment Pollution (external website)

Keep Your Soil At Home (external website)