Author name: Calista Santha

When it comes to soil erosion control, there’s no shortage of options. From synthetic, non-degradable mats to their natural, biodegradable counterparts, you’re almost spoiled for choice when it comes to erosion control options.

Reinforcement turfs are devices used in erosion-vulnerable areas and wetlands to decrease soil erosion, increase soil stabilization and promote long-term vegetation growth.

Coastal erosion is another naturally occurring phenomenon which can alter the natural environment greatly even if it’s not considered disastrous. Even though the vast majority of coastal erosion is a direct result of natural phenomena (such as hurricanes and storms, etc.), that doesn’t mean we can’t protect against them!

When people think of hydrocarbon water pollution, usually the first sources that come to mind are industrial drainages and refinery oil leaks. Environmentalists call these sources the point sources.

We see them covering the levelled soil stretches and steep slopes. We see them sitting at the bottoms of riverbanks and sea shores…