Protecting Soil & Water

Research, training, and technical resources for erosion prevention, sediment control, and turbidity management across North Carolina.

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Advancing Erosion and Sediment Control

The Erosion, Sediment, and Turbidity Control Program connects applied research, professional training, field demonstrations, and technical guidance to improve erosion and sediment control practice and protect water quality across North Carolina.

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Experimental plots along a highway shoulder. Long PVC pipes collect runoff from plots with grasses and wildflowers.

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Featured Research

A new study shows that PAM-assisted treatment can improve diamond grinding slurry solids separation, while the separated solids may also have potential for beneficial reuse during roadside vegetation establishment.

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