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Stormwater Manual - Pima County Flood Control District

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Mulch Tackifiers/Nettings/Emulsions – Use according to the manufacturer’s<br />

recommendations. This is a superior method in areas of water concentration to hold<br />

mulch in place.<br />

Wood Fiber – Wood fiber hydroseeder slurries may be used to tack straw mulch. This<br />

combination treatment is well suited to steep slopes and critical areas, and severe<br />

climate conditions.<br />

For more detailed information on mulch application, see Section 11.4.1- Mulch.<br />

Maintenance<br />

New seed shall have adequate water for growth, through either natural means or irrigation,<br />

until plants are firmly established.<br />

Seeded areas shall be inspected every two weeks after planting and after each rainfall of 0.5<br />

inches or more. Areas requiring additional seed and mulch shall be repaired within 48 hours.<br />

If vegetative cover is not established within 21 days, the area shall be reseeded. If less than<br />

70 percent groundcover is established, seed and fertilize, using half of rates originally applied,<br />

and mulch. If less than 40 percent groundcover occurs, follow original seedbed preparation<br />

methods, seeding and mulching recommendations, and apply lime and fertilizer as needed<br />

according to soil tests.<br />

11.4.4 Sod<br />

Sod is used to stabilize fine-graded disturbed areas by establishing permanent grass stands.<br />

Sod has several purposes or applications including:<br />

establishment of permanent turf immediately<br />

prevention of erosion and damage from sediment and runoff by stabilization of the soil<br />

surface<br />

reduction of dust and mud associated with bare soil surfaces<br />

stabilization of drainageways where concentrated overland flow will occur<br />

Design Criteria<br />

Sodding shall be used for disturbed areas that require immediate vegetative cover. Locations<br />

particularly suited to stabilization with sod include waterways carrying intermittent flow and<br />

the area around drop inlets in grassed waterways.<br />

The species of sod selected shall be based on soil type, planned use of the area, and the<br />

amount of maintenance that can be devoted to the area in the future.<br />

Sod shall not be used to provide erosion control and prevent soil slippage on a soil that is not<br />

stable due to its structure, water movement, or excessive slope.<br />

Sod shall be installed within 36 hours of digging and removal from the field. Sod should not<br />

be used on slopes steeper than 2H:1V. If it is to be mowed, installation should be on slopes<br />

no greater than 3H:1V.<br />

STORMWATER MANUAL 11-18 August 29, 2011<br />

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE CO., KY.

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