Soils for salmon update: Soil restoration with organics enters mainstream of storm water practices
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The Soils for Salmon project, initiated by the Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC) around the Puget Sound in western Washington State, promotes Best Management Practices (BMPs) for protecting native soil and vegetation, and for restoring soil functions on disturbed sites. The Soils for Salmon team aims to develop the basic awareness regarding soil life matters and its essential functions by amending damaged soils with compost.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2005
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Building soils for storm water compliance and successful landscapes
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The Soils for Salmon project started in 1999 by the Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC) is increasing its intensity and building a momentum through efforts by Department of Ecology, local governments, scientists and green leaders. The project is building awareness about the need to restore soil life by composting, which will go a long way in restoring Northwest streams and salmon.
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Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2007
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WSDOT study shows compost cleans and infiltrates highway runoff
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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has installed monitoring devices north of Seattle to quantify the flow control and water quality benefits of compost amended roadside shoulders. The study will help in estimating how much water is detained or infiltrated in compost amended roadside shoulders.
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Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2007
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