All are important. But have you made plans to install a silt fence? If not, take a step back and do it now — it's a must for any new home build. Most jurisdictions require silt fences at all ...

On the other hand, topographic barriers or bioclimatic factors that reduce sand movement will decrease the amount of silt and clay entering the atmosphere in that location but increase the ...

However, some experts believe the barriers are disrupting the natural balance of the lagoon as the structures block the storm surges from the inflow of silt — an essential part of the marshes ...