Soil erosion is when wind, rainfall and snowmelt cause the removal and loss of soil. Erosion has the potential to carry significant amounts of sediments into watercourses or storm sewers during and immediately after rainstorm and snowmelt events. To mitigate the negative impact, we need to be pro-active by employing best management practices, including the following:
Best practices for erosion and sediment control
The methods in this section provide some common examples of best management practices for erosion and sediment control products and installations which can be provided by local suppliers and installers. For more information on best management practices, refer to the current edition of The City of Calgary
Guidelines for Erosion and Sediment Control.
