After years of drought followed by devastating wildfire and recent heavy rains, hilly areas across Northern California are in need of soil erosion control. When a steep slope starts washing away it can cause dangerous mudslides that threaten homes and highways and create debris flow which pollutes local waterways.

One of the most effective ways to reduce erosion is with a layer of mulch or duff that protects bare soil from raindrop impact and promotes microbial activity in the soil which improves soil health. This in turn increases plant growth and provides a natural defense against erosion.

Northern California Erosion Control: Expert Solutions for Challenging Terrain

However, in some cases vegetative options aren’t available due to the steepness of a slope or the amount of debris that has already washed away from a site. In these situations, non-vegetative methods can be used to stabilize the slope. Examples of these include constructing terraces with stone or wood blocks, bio-mechanical solutions like Northern California erosion control which uses earthen materials with seed filling and geogrid for structural stability or compost erosion blankets which have seeds embedded within them.

PWA has been called on by property owners to develop emergency and long-term erosion control plans for a wide range of projects including land clearing, access roads, vineyards, and creek crossings. We have also been retained to perform remediation and reconstruction work after landslides caused by unpermitted grading and construction activities as well as by wildfires. Whether it’s soil erosion control for a residential home, a large winery or an entire highway, we are committed to providing a professional and thorough service to our clients.