Roadside hydroseeding application
Project sites require erosion control when vegetation is removed, when the soil is disturbed, or when water flow has the potential to cause erosion. All erosion control BMPs require regular maintenance.
The picture of a bird’s nest above demonstrates the consequences of using non-biodegradable materials.
WSDOT now uses only biodegradable erosion control blankets on projects as a Standard. Biodegradable BMPs fulfill erosion control functions AND they do not persist in the environment.
For more information on the following erosion control products, please contact subject matter expert (SME) Brandon Iwasaki at 360-570-6646:
- Hydraulically Applied Erosion Control Products (HECPs)
- Erosion Control Blankets
- Polyacrylamide (PAM)
- Wood strand mulch
- Netting for Compost socks
Erosion Control Resources