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Erosion is the movement of earthen materials from one area to another due to forces such as wind, water, and ice. Under natural conditions, this process occurs slowly over time. However, erosion is often accelerated by anthropogenic activities, such as [[Erosion and Sediment Control|construction]] agriculture, and deforestation (AAFC, 2025).<ref>Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 2025. Soil erosion. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/environment/resource-management/indicators/soil-erosion.</ref> This accelerated rate of erosion can compromise the effectiveness of LID systems and impact watershed health.
Erosion along natural steam and riverbanks can increase sediment deposition in stormwater management systems<ref>McDonough, K., Moore, T., & Hutchinson, S. (2017). Understanding the relationship between stormwater control measures and ecosystem services in an urban watershed. J. Water Resources and Planning Management, 143 (5)</ref>. The accumulation of sediment overtime exerts a stress on stormwater systems, as their overall volume capacity for water becomes reduced<ref>Bledsoe, B. (2002). Stream erosion potential and stormwater management strategies. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 128 (6), 451-455.</ref>.
Erosion along natural steam and riverbanks can increase sediment deposition in stormwater management systems<ref>McDonough, K., Moore, T., & Hutchinson, S. (2017). Understanding the relationship between stormwater control measures and ecosystem services in an urban watershed. J. Water Resources and Planning Management, 143 (5)</ref>. The accumulation of sediment overtime exerts a stress on stormwater systems, as their overall volume capacity for water becomes reduced<ref>Bledsoe, B. (2002). Stream erosion potential and stormwater management strategies. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 128 (6), 451-455.</ref>.
The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program guide to Sediment and Erosion Control can be found [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/erosion-and-sediment-control/ here].
The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program guide to Sediment and Erosion Control can be found [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/erosion-and-sediment-control/ here].
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