Field Manual on Sediment and Erosion Control Best Management Practices for Contractors and Inspectors

Field Manual is just that: an extremely practical book intended to be used out on the job site. Take it with you; you'll want a copy nearby whenever you're out in the field-and that means all the time! Based on decades of firsthand, on-the-site experience, Field Manual is written specifically for both contractors and inspectors-those of you doing the work and those of you checking on it!

Topics include:

Preconstruction planning
Installing and inspecting drains
Sediment containment systems
Maintaining established vegetation
EPA rulings for construction sites
Federal, state & local regulations
Evaluating, inspecting & maintaining BMPs
Illustrations of the most widely used BMPs
Reducing wind erosion
Methods for cutting down on offsite runoff

... and much, much more. Packed with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams that show just what to look for in proper installation and maintenance, Field Manual is loaded with time-saving tips and techniques you can put to use right now that will help you get the job done right the first time.