Web Directory

» Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
   A downloadable program provided by Purdue University with introductory information on different kinds of soil erosion such as geological erosion and accelerated erosion.
   http://www.epa.gov/seahome/erosion.html

» 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/

» 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/

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

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

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

» 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

» National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
   US Department of Agriculture research lab focusing on fundamental erosion process research, erosion control research and delivery of improved erosion prediction technology.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/docs.htm?docid=2973

» 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

» 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/

» 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

» 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 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/

» 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

» The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
   Research focuses on the areas of soil and water quality, agricultural systems, swine odor and manure management, and agricultural land and water management.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=36-25-15-00

» Tillage Best Management Practices for Water Quality Protection in Southeastern Minnesota
   Article provided by the University of Minnesota extension covering tillage, erosion control and research findings.
   http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/cropsystems/DC7694.html

» USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
   Information regarding: Erosion process research, erosion control research, and delivery of improved erosion prediction technology.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=36-02-15-00

» 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/engr/forestap/forestap.pdf