soil erosion control News
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Oregon holdings fined for filling in Wetlands near Toledo, OH
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has issued a consent agreement and final order to Oregon Holdings IV LLC for filling in about 6.3 acres of wetlands at its development site, 750 Lallendorf Road, Oregon, Ohio, without a permit. The company has agreed to pay a $75,000 penalty. EPA alleged that in May and June of 2004 Oregon Holdings filled in wetlands adjacent to Johlin Ditch while ...
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New Conveyor Belt Spray System Features Advanced Controls
CANTON, OHIO – Midwest Industrial Supply introduces the next generation of their exclusive conveyor belt anti-icing systems. The King Cobra™ Winter Spray System prevents cold temperatures from causing belt surface friction loss as well as ice build-up on pulleys and idlers. The system’s processor handles temperature changes automatically. The King Cobra™ is programmed to measure outside ambient ...
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Euro-Tech Presents the World Launch of the FINN T35 HydroSeeder®
FINN, a leading provider of erosion control equipment announced today that EURO-TEC will unveil the new FINN T35 HydroSeeder for the European market at the Paysalia Show in France. The FINN T35 is an entry-level hydroseeding machine loaded with features that come standard with every unit. Designed to easily manage professional quality seeding, fiber mulching, straw tacking all with the ...
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Singhal Industries Private Limited to Expand Geotextile Fabric Exports to Australia
Queensland, Australia, 2023-Apr-03 — Singhal Industries Private Limited, a leading manufacturer and exporter of geotextile fabrics are planning to expand its operations to Australia. The company is known for its high-quality products that are used in various infrastructure projects. With this expansion, Singhal Industries aims to cater to the growing demand for geotextile fabrics in ...
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Protecting against erosion after wildfire
Soil erosion after wildfire can be substantially reduced by using a combination of sowing grass seeds and protecting the soil with a layer of straw, a Spanish study suggests. The authors of the research found that, although seeding alone made little difference, the combination of straw mulch and seeding reduced soil erosion by 93%. The European countries that are worst affected by wildfires are ...
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Soil Quality Discussed at IAgrE Annual Conference – Rainwater Tanks Could Help Farming Water Management
With 2015 being the International year of soils, the importance of the quality of the UK’s soils should become a hot topic for all those working in farming. This year’s Agricultural Engineers annual conference takes place at Newcastle University on Wednesday 20th May and will focus on new tools for water management and how engineering can develop and support their adoption. ...
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Final Report for The 6th Eco Expo Asia
The 6th Eco Expo Asia attracts over 8,400 visitors from 89 countries and regions Exhibitors praise show as an effective business platform Innovative eco products and technologies capture visitor interest High profile fringe events impressed attendees With the theme “Green Tech for a Low-Carbon Economy”, the 6th edition of Eco Expo Asia, held from 26 – 29 October 2011 at ...
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Guidelines for combating soil erosion and desertification with plants
A set of guidelines has been developed to reduce soil erosion by planting vegetation in desertification hotspots.Farmers and policymakers can use the guidelines to identify the most suitable places to plant vegetation in the channels where water and sediment move through the landscape. Land degradation through desertification typically occurs in vulnerable, semi-dry areas. As a result of ...
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ScottsMiracle-Gro to participate in earth day and community gardening event in Columbus; reminds homeowners of the environmental benefits of lawns
In celebration of Earth Day, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is proudly lending support to community gardening efforts in its home of Central Ohio, while also reminding homeowners everywhere about the environmental benefits of lawns and gardens. On Saturday, April 23, at Earth Day festivities at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus on the grounds of the Franklin Park ...
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The Jena Experiment - extensive use of PR2 Profile Probe in major ecosystem research project
The Experiment The Jena Experiment is a long-term biodiversity focused research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The large scale project has been running since 2002 and involves over 100 scientists. The research is centred around discovering which mechanisms influence ecosystem functions and make them stable. The project takes place on a 10 hectare site in Jena, Germany ...
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Erosion control conference
From February 20-23, Granite Environmental, LLC, will be getting down and dirty with erosion control at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. This local company, specializing in erosion and pollution control product solutions, will be attending the world’s largest soil and water event: The International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) 11th Annual Conference, Environmental Connection, ...
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Drought Risk Climbs 29 Percent ‘In 20 Years’
Drought risk – a global problem – has climbed by 29 per cent in the last 20 years, a new report has revealed, indicating that as the climate emergency grows, more and more people all over the world will face water shortages, including an estimated one in four children by 2040. The study, from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, notes that water stress and scarcity are global ...
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Suzlon global headquarters `One Earth` receives `LEED Platinum` certification
New corporate HQ achieves top sustainability certification, making it one of the world's greenest Campus powered 100 percent by renewable energy Pune/Washington, D.C.: Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), the world's third-largest* and India's largest wind turbine manufacturer accepted on Thursday, April 29, the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Platinum award for its new corporate ...
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