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Corn, Soil Tillage and Soil Erosion
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Specific information regarding soil management and the benefit of corn when combatting erosion.
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Demonstration Erosion Control Home
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The Demonstration Erosion Control (DEC) project investigates the effectiveness of reducing erosion, sedimentation, and flooding.
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Environmental and Economic Costs of Soil Erosion and Conservation Benefits
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Excerpts from article in Science magazine, by Pimentel et al . (1995).
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EPA: Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
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A computer program which provides information about soil erosion and the severity of erosion. Water erosion is explained and detailed descriptions of management and structural practices to control erosion.
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Erosion processes and modelling
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Provides information on the processes and modelling of raindrop impact induced erosion abd the modelling of erosion in catchments (watersheds)
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Eurosem
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Resources related to the European soil erosion model, which simulates erosion on an event basis for fields and small catchments.
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Geoindicators: Soil and Sediment Erosion
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Basic information about erosion patterns, causes, and solutions.
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International Erosion Control Association
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Provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
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National Sedimentation Laboratory
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It emphasizes research dealing with soil erosion; transport and deposition of sediment; movement of chemicals on upland areas and in streams; the impact of agricultural practices, in-stream structures, and bank protection on these processes; water quality; and the ecological well-being of streams.
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National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
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This U.S. Department of Agriculture area is the focal point for the national research program in soil erosion by water.
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OLIVERO EU Research project
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A project aiming to improve olive plantation systems on sloping and mountainous land. These are vital for erosion and fire control in most of the mediterranean countries.
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Organic Agriculture
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Chemical agricultural practices are contributing to global warming, climate change, weather pattern disruption, erosion, and starvation.
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Permanent Cover Cropping System, Steve Groff, Cedar Meadow Farm
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This site covers innovative practices and cropping strategies to increase profits and greatly reduce soil erosion and pesticides.
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Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area
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Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Site includes journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get involved.
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Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 - Overview of RUSLE2
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Computer program that estimates rates of soil erosion caused by rainfall and associated overland flow. Free download available together with documentation and manuals.
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Serious Erosion Areas
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A look at some of the serious erosion areas in the United States.
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Soil Erosion in Agricultural Systems
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Cause and effects of soil erosion in agricultural systems.
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Soil Erosion Net
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Collection of information on soil erosion from a wide range of scientific disciplines.
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Soil Resource Management
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References about the fertility, compaction, testing and conservation of soil. Published by the University of Nebraska.
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Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Sustaining and protecting the soil and natural resources for production.
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Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures
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Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conservation.
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The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
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USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality.
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USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
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Information regarding: Erosion process research, erosion control research, and delivery of improved erosion prediction technology.
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Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP)
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The WEPP-model, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a process-based, distributed model for soil erosion prediction. Model software and documentation can be obtained through this site.
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Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
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An online book with introductory information regarding different kinds of soil erosion such as geological erosion and accelerated erosion.
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Ground Cover Plants
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Article on ground cover usage, advantages, and disadvantages. Includes a checklist of over 250 types of plants.
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Soil and Water Conservation Society
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The Soil and Water Conservation Society is an international organization that fosters the science and the art of soil and water conservation to achieve sustained use of land resources.
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Soil Erosion on Farmland
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Online publication from New Zealand government sustainable agriculture program. Intended as a source of information for use by farmers, local government, farmer organisations, farm advisers and others who have an influence on rural land use.
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