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==Erosion and LID==
==Erosion and LID==
[[File:Stepped cells.png|500px|thumb|Stepped [[Swales|bioswales]] that incorporate strategic rock and vegetation placement can help decrease the volume and speed of runoff, providing erosion control.]]
[[File:Stepped cells.png|700px|thumb|Stepped [[Swales|bioswales]] that incorporate strategic rock and vegetation placement can help decrease the volume and speed of runoff, providing erosion control.]]
The potential for soil erosion is influenced by several factors, including rainfall patterns, [[Climate change|climate]], [[Soil groups| soil type]], topography, and ground cover. LID can help to minimize conditions that lead to erosion by:
The potential for soil erosion is influenced by several factors, including rainfall patterns, [[Climate change|climate]], [[Soil groups| soil type]], topography, and ground cover. LID can help to minimize conditions that lead to erosion by:
*'''Applying [[Erosion and Sediment Control]] during construction''': Slowing runoff, trapping sediment, and protecting exposed soils reduces the amount of sediment released during construction. It is especially important to apply erosion and sediment controls during LID construction, since sediment build-up in infiltration-based LID BMPs can result in malfunction or failure (MECP, 2021)<ref>Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 2022. Low Impact Development Stormwater
*'''Applying [[Erosion and Sediment Control]] during construction''': Slowing runoff, trapping sediment, and protecting exposed soils reduces the amount of sediment released during construction. It is especially important to apply erosion and sediment controls during LID construction, since sediment build-up in infiltration-based LID BMPs can result in malfunction or failure (MECP, 2021)<ref>Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 2022. Low Impact Development Stormwater
Management Guidance Manual. Chapter 7. https://prod-environmental-registry.s3.amazonaws.com/2022-01/Draft%20LID%20Stormwater%20Management%20Guidance%20Manual%202022.pdf</ref>.
Management Guidance Manual. Chapter 7. https://prod-environmental-registry.s3.amazonaws.com/2022-01/Draft%20LID%20Stormwater%20Management%20Guidance%20Manual%202022.pdf</ref>.
*'''Controlling flow paths''': Controlling the path of water helps to prevent the formation of concentrated flow paths that can intensify erosion, such as rills or gullies.
*'''Controlling flow paths''': Controlling the path of water helps to prevent the formation of concentrated flow paths that can intensify erosion, such as rills or gullies. <br>
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