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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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Advantages• Can be applied in steep areas where regular mulch does not adequatelyprotect the soil surface or used to temporarily stabilize mulch applied torevegetation areas.• Relatively inexpensive and efficient method for temporarily stabilizinglarge disturbed areas.Disadvantages• Need periodic reapplication, especially after storm events.• Frequent application elevates cost and requires repeated equipment cleanup.• Weakened by pedestrian and construction vehicle traffic.• Some hydromulches, tackifiers, and soil binders can stain vegetation andpaved surfaces if oversprayed.DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS• Products permitted for use in the Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Region must be non-toxic toplant and animal life, derived from organic materials, and neutral in pH.When product ingredients are not specified due to proprietaryconfidentiality, submit Material Safety Data Sheets for project approval.• Petroleum based products are not permitted for use in the Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong>Region.• Do not use in proximity of surface waters. Provide adequate buffers tocritical habitat and waterways.INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS• Follow manufacturer’s specifications for soil preparation, mixing ratios,coverage data, application rates, installation procedures, and equipmentclean up after use.• Soil preparation may include roughening the soil surface and pre-wetting thetreatment area.• Mix fibrous material with water and if necessary tackifiers, soil binders, andseed to form a slurry and spray onto the soil surface by hose or throughaerial applications.• Generally more than one application is necessary to achieve maximumeffectiveness, although subsequent applications may be diluted or applied ata lower rate.• Hydromulches, tackifiers, and soil binders require up to 24 hours or longercuring time until fully effective. Follow manufacturers specifications fordrying time needed and apply with sufficient time before anticipatedprecipitation events.Chapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> ToolkitTRPA <strong>BMP</strong> Handbook4.5.2.6-Hydromulch, Tackifier, and Soil Binder 2012Page 2

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