Chapter Newsletters

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Western Chapter Members,

With the dry conditions continuing in our member states, the significant potential for wildfires persists. We see this in the fact that several fires are currently active throughout our coverage area. One of many post-fire concerns is erosion. Post-fire erosion is impacted by precipitation, slopes, soil types, and the level of severity of the burn and can require several types of BMPs to be implemented in order to minimize erosion. Fortunately, many Western Chapter members are experienced with erosion and sediment control products, as well as
seeding, that can be applied to mitigate erosion and promote new vegetation growth. If you need guidance with post-fire erosion issues, look to the Products & Services Directory for resources. The Directory can be found here.

Many developments disturb soils without understanding the importance of final stabilization or how proper implementation of erosion and sediment control BMPs can result in responsible development stewardship. The importance of erosion mitigation is an essential and significant component of keeping sediment on-site and is also a focus of the Western Chapter’s upcoming field tour.

The Truckee & Tahoe Restoration Project Tour is planned for this August. This tour visits three separate restoration projects and a bike trail project and will discuss BMPs, dealing with invasive and protected species, construction challenges, and erosion control implementation.