service and outreach:
georgia erosion & sedimentation control act
what are the signs of erosion?
Here are some signs of erosion to watch out for on your property:
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Erosion caused by running water on a recently disturbed and unprotected
hillside in Georgia. Courtesy USDA NRCS
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- Stream or pond water is red, murky, or muddy after rainfall
- Bare spots on your lawn or property
- Gullies
- Sand around storm drains and in low lying areas
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Sand deposition from erosion piles along the right
side of Tesnatee Creek, Georgia. Courtesy Krista Jones |
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