Soil + Erosion Control Resources

Resources about road management, and erosion control and mitigation.

Best Management Practices for Agricultural Erosion and Sediment Control
Sonoma County’s minimum requirements to control water quality impacts from accelerated erosion due to agricultural activities

Pacific Watershed Associates’ Handbook for Forest, Ranch, and Rural Roads
Planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, upgrading, maintaining and closing wildland roads

NRCS Soil Health Practices
The Natural Resource Conservation Service’s hub for learning more about, assessing, and managing soil health.

Slakes App from the Soil Health Institute
A smart phone app that can test aggregate stability, the most common indicator of soil health. Soils with greater aggregate stability are more resistant to wind and water erosion, and are linked to improved water capture, infiltration, and storage. 

SoilWeb
Learn what type of soil you have. Understanding your soil type is the first step in understanding how to best care for the health of your soil. 

County of Sonoma Erosion Control Resources
Resources about stormwater and water quality best management practices