Articles on Post Fire Erosion Control

A Homeowners Guide to Erosion Control
www.sbcounty.gov/iuploads/evocdata/prevent%20soil%20erosion%20on%20your%20property%20homeowners%20guide.pdf

A Homeowners Guide for Flood, Debris, and Erosion Control after Fires
www.ocflood.com/documents/HOME%20OWNERS%20GUIDE%20FOR%20FLOOD.pdf

“Hydroseeding Tips and Techniques From the Pros,” by Janet Aird, September/October 2008
After the Griffith Park fire in Los Angeles, hydromulching—without the addition of seed—aided in revegetation on this very public and controversial project.
www.ErosionControl.com/september-october-2008/hydroseeding-mulch-wildfires.aspx

“When the Fire’s Out,” by Tara Beecham, May 2008
The article describes various techniques used after previous fires in southern California, as well as the debate over whether to seed or not.
www.ErosionControl.com/may-2008/hydroseeding-hydromulching-wildfire.aspx

“Making the Choice,” by Tara Beecham, May 2007
After fires in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest, the US Forest Service sought ways to stabilize steep slopes with erosive soils.
www.ErosionControl.com/may-2007/biodegradable-synthetic-blankets-2.aspx

“Hydroseeding Strategies,” by Carol Brzozowski, January/February 2006
Among the projects covered in the article are aerial applications of seed and mulch after fires at Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
www.ErosionControl.com/january-february-2006/hydroseeding-strategies-experts.aspx

“Controlling Erosion After an Inferno,” by Lynn Merrill, March/April 2005
The author was director of public services for the city of San Bernardino, California, at the time of the 2003 wildfires there. Here he describes the emergency steps taken afterward, including aid from FEMA and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
/www.ErosionControl.com/march-april-2005/san-bernardino-experience.aspx

“Revegetating After a Wildfire,” by Mike Amaranthus and Dave Russell, November/December 2004
This article looks at long-term strategies for recovery, including the use of mycorrhizal fungi to help reestablish native plants.
/www.ErosionControl.com/november-december-2004/soil-fungi-wildfire.aspx

“Controlling Erosion After the Fire’s Out: A Case Study of Mesa Verde National Park,” by Lynn Merrill, January/February 2001
Fires burned almost 50% of a New Mexico park in 2000.
www.ErosionControl.com/january-february-2001/controlling-erosion-after.aspx

“After the Fire,” by Steve Veenis, November/December 2000
The now-historic fire at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico was the result of a controlled burn gone awry.
www.ErosionControl.com/november-december-2000/after-the-fire.aspx

2007 San Bernardino Wildfires - SWPPP Preparation
High Performance, Low Cost Erosion Control and Soil Stabilization
by Michael R. Alberson & Timothy Klein
www.sberosioncontrol.compdfs/sanberadinofire.pdf

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