Install reinforcing elements in soil such as soil nails
Install reinforcing elements such as soil nails into the soil in a grid pattern to increase overall slope stability. Soil nails are typically threaded steel
Install swales, ditches, and rain gardens
Install swales and ditches to help improve stormwater drainage. This can also include implementing contouring or rain gardens to reduce surface runoff which can help
Plan and communicate detour routes
Identify locations where detours are needed, design detours and alert communication systems.
Plant native vegetation to stabilize slopes
Plant native vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and grasses along slopes to prevent erosion.
Stabilize slopes using bioengineering techniques
Apply bioengineering techniques to stabilize slopes. Bioengineering involves the use of live plants and natural elements. Examples of techniques include brush layering, soil bioengineering, and
Upsize culverts and other stormwater management infrastructure
Upsize culverts and other stormwater management infrastructure (e.g., pipes, drains, etc.) where necessary.