Level spreaders should conform to the following design criteria in order to ensure non-erosive sheet flow into vegetated areas such as [[vegetated filter strips]], [[swales]] or forested conservation areas<ref>Hathaway, J. M., & Hunt, W. F. (2006). Level Spreaders : Overview , Design , and Maintenance.</ref>. | Level spreaders should conform to the following design criteria in order to ensure non-erosive sheet flow into vegetated areas such as [[vegetated filter strips]], [[swales]] or forested conservation areas<ref>Hathaway, J. M., & Hunt, W. F. (2006). Level Spreaders : Overview , Design , and Maintenance.</ref>. |