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*'''Impairing air quality''', especially through wind-blown dust (Tian et al., 2021)<ref>Tian, M., Gao, J., Zhang, L., Zhang, H., Feng, C., Jia, X. 2021. Effects of dust emissions from wind erosion of soil on ambient air quality. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2021.101108.</ref>.}}
*'''Impairing air quality''', especially through wind-blown dust (Tian et al., 2021)<ref>Tian, M., Gao, J., Zhang, L., Zhang, H., Feng, C., Jia, X. 2021. Effects of dust emissions from wind erosion of soil on ambient air quality. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2021.101108.</ref>.}}
ESC practices are essential for minimizing the impacts of erosion during construction. While these measures help reduce sediment-laden runoff and airborne dust, it's important to recognize that they do not eliminate all suspended sediment (MECP, 2021)<ref name = "MECP2021">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>. To maximize effectiveness, ESC plans should be properly designed, implemented, and maintained throughout the construction process. Visit the [[Erosion and Sediment Control|ESC wiki]] to learn more about best practices for controlling erosion and protecting downstream environments.
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===Erosion potential===
===Erosion potential===
[[File:Screenshot 2025-07-30 115525.png|500px|thumb|right|Groundcover plays an important role in erosion potential]]
[[File:Screenshot 2025-07-30 115525.png|400px|thumb|right|Established groundcover helps to decrease erosion potential (TRCA, 2020)<ref name = "TRCA2020"></ref>.]]
{{textbox|The potential for soil erosion is influenced by several factors, including:
{{textbox|The potential for soil erosion is influenced by several factors, including (STEP, 2019)<ref name = "STEPESC">STEP. 2019. The Erosion and Sediment Control Guide for Urban Construction. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2020/01/ESC-Guide-for-Urban-Construction_FINAL.pdf</ref>:
*'''[[Understanding rainfall statistics|Rainfall]] characteristics''': Droplet size, intensity, frequency, duration
*'''[[Understanding rainfall statistics|Rainfall]] characteristics''': Droplet size, intensity, frequency, duration
*'''Ground cover''': Type and quality/areal density of cover}}
*'''Ground cover''': Type and quality/areal density of cover}}
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|+ Erosion potential of soil types and ground covers<ref name ="STEPESC"></ref>
|+ Erosion potential of soil types and ground covers<ref name ="STEPESC"></ref>
! style="border:1px solid black;" | Soil Type
! style="border:1px solid black;" | Soil Type
Sandy clay<br>
Sandy clay<br>
Silty clay<br>
Silty clay<br>
Sandy clay Loam<br>
Sandy clay loam<br>
Silty clay Loam<br>
Silty clay loam<br>
Sandy loam<br>
Sandy loam<br>
Silty sand<br>
Silty sand<br>
Least<br>[[Image:Arrow.png|40px]]<br>Most
Least<br>[[Image:Arrow.png|40px]]<br>Most
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==Erosion and LID==
==Erosion and LID==