Dominion Web Directory : Science : Agriculture : Soils : Erosion

http://agen521.www.ecn.purdue.edu/AGEN521/epadir/erosion/asm521.html

» Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
An online book with introductory information regarding different kinds of soil erosion such as geological erosion and accelerated erosion.
http://agen521.www.ecn.purdue.edu/AGEN521/epadir/erosion/asm521.html

http://www.ontariocorn.org/envt/enverosion.htm

» Corn, Soil Tillage and Soil Erosion
Specific information regarding soil management and the benefit of corn when combatting erosion.
http://www.ontariocorn.org/envt/enverosion.htm

» Demonstration Erosion Control Home
The Demonstration Erosion Control (DEC) project investigates the effectiveness of reducing erosion, sedimentation, and flooding.
http://www.colostate.edu/Orgs/CRSS/

» EPA: Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
A computer program which provides information about soil erosion and the severity of erosion. Water erosion is explained and detailed descriptions of management and structural practices to control erosion.
http://www.epa.gov/seahome/erosion.html

» Environmental and Economic Costs of Soil Erosion and Conservation Benefits
Excerpts from article in Science magazine, by Pimentel et al . (1995).
http://www.pmac.net/science2.htm

» Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Group
Information on this group based at Wageningen University which focuses on education and research into preventing, reducing or recovering losses of soil, water and plant nutrients.
http://www.esw.wur.nl/UK/

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~pkinnell/

» Erosion processes and modelling
Provides information on the processes and modelling of raindrop impact induced erosion abd the modelling of erosion in catchments (watersheds)
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~pkinnell/

http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/iwe/erosion/eurosem.htm

» Eurosem
Resources related to the European soil erosion model, which simulates erosion on an event basis for fields and small catchments.
http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/iwe/erosion/eurosem.htm

http://www.lgt.lt/geoin/doc.php?did=cl_soil

» Geoindicators: Soil and Sediment Erosion
Basic information about erosion patterns, causes, and solutions.
http://www.lgt.lt/geoin/doc.php?did=cl_soil

http://www.pfaf.org/leaflets/grdcover.php

» Ground Cover Plants
Article on ground cover usage, advantages, and disadvantages. Includes a checklist of over 250 types of plants.
http://www.pfaf.org/leaflets/grdcover.php

» International Erosion Control Association
Provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
http://ieca.org/

http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=64-08-05-00

» National Sedimentation Laboratory
It emphasizes research dealing with soil erosion; transport and deposition of sediment; movement of chemicals on upland areas and in streams; the impact of agricultural practices, in-stream structures, and bank protection on these processes; water quality
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=64-08-05-00

http://soils.ecn.purdue.edu/~wepp/lab.html

» National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
This U.S. Department of Agriculture area is the focal point for the national research program in soil erosion by water.
http://soils.ecn.purdue.edu/~wepp/lab.html

» OLIVERO EU Research project
A project aiming to improve olive plantation systems on sloping and mountainous land. These are vital for erosion and fire control in most of the Mediterranean countries.
http://www.olivero.info

http://supak.com/end/organic_agriculture.htm

» Organic Agriculture
Chemical agricultural practices are contributing to global warming, climate change, weather pattern disruption, erosion, and starvation.
http://supak.com/end/organic_agriculture.htm

» Permanent Cover Cropping System, Steve Groff, Cedar Meadow Farm
This site covers innovative practices and cropping strategies to increase profits and greatly reduce soil erosion and pesticides.
http://www.cedarmeadowfarm.com/

» Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area
Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get involved.
http://www.rcrca.com

http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=6010

» Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 - Overview of RUSLE2
Computer program that estimates rates of soil erosion caused by rainfall and associated overland flow. Free download available together with documentation and manuals.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=6010

» Serious Erosion Areas
A look at some of the serious erosion areas in the United States.
http://www.ciesin.org/docs/002-220/002-220.html

» Soil Erosion Net
Collection of information on soil erosion from a wide range of scientific disciplines.
http://soilerosion.net

» Soil Erosion in Agricultural Systems
Cause and effects of soil erosion in agricultural systems.
http://www.msu.edu/user/dunnjef1/rd491/soile.htm

http://www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/sustainable-resource-use/land-management/erosion-risks/httoc.htm

» Soil Erosion on Farmland
Online publication from New Zealand government sustainable agriculture program. Intended as a source of information for use by farmers, local government, farmer organisations, farm advisers and others who have an influence on rural land use.
http://www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/sustainable-resource-use/land-management/erosion-risks/httoc.htm

» Soil Resource Management
References about the fertility, compaction, testing and conservation of soil. Published by the University of Nebraska.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/soil/

» Soil and Water Conservation Society
The Soil and Water Conservation Society is an international organization that fosters the science and the art of soil and water conservation to achieve sustained use of land resources.
http://www.swcs.org/

http://www.peisland.com/agrtour/erosion.html

» Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures
Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conservation.
http://www.peisland.com/agrtour/erosion.html

» Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.
Sustaining and protecting the soil and natural resources for production.
http://www.iisd.org/ic/info/ss9507.htm

» The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality.
http://www.nstl.gov/

http://topsoil.nserl.purdue.edu/nserlweb/

» USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
Information regarding: Erosion process research, erosion control research, and delivery of improved erosion prediction technology.
http://topsoil.nserl.purdue.edu/nserlweb/

http://forest.moscowfsl.wsu.edu/4702/wepp0.html

» Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP)
The WEPP-model, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a process-based, distributed model for soil erosion prediction. Model software and documentation can be obtained through this site.
http://forest.moscowfsl.wsu.edu/4702/wepp0.html