Apply state DOT erosion-control and seeding specifications to stabilize soil after a land-clearing project
domain: txdot.gov · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Obtain the applicable state DOT's current standard specification for seeding/erosion control (e.g., TxDOT Item 164, Seeding for Erosion Control) rather than assuming a generic national spec applies
Source seed meeting the state's seed-law testing/labeling requirements (e.g., Texas Seed Law pure live seed - PLS - testing)
Apply seed, mulch, and any required tackifier/blanket per the plan's timing window and application rates
Meet the state's stabilization timing requirement after clearing/grading activity ceases in a given area (e.g., some states require initiating stabilization within about 7 calendar days of activity cessation under their NPDES construction program)
Water/maintain seeded areas at the frequency specified in the plan or as directed by the engineer until establishment
Known gotchas
Seeding alone is often not considered adequate 'stabilization' under a state's NPDES construction program - mulch, blankets, or other soil cover is frequently required in addition to seed
Stabilization timing deadlines (e.g., ~7 calendar days after activity ceases in an area) are tied to the site's NPDES permit, not just the DOT spec, and missing them can trigger a stormwater violation independent of the seeding spec itself
Specifications, seed-testing rules, and mulch durability requirements vary meaningfully state to state - do not reuse one state's spec numbers/thresholds on a project in another state
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