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How Are Deeper Silt or Turbidity Curtains Affected by Tidal Flow?

Silt curtains (also sometimes referred to as turbidity curtains) are an essential component of environmental protection for marine and freshwater construction sites. They serve to contain suspended sediment (silt) within a designated area, preventing it from impacting surrounding ecosystems. While effective in many conditions, the performance of deeper silt curtains is significantly influenced by tidal […]

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How Deep Should My Silt or Turbidity Curtain Be? What Every Contractor Needs to Know

If you’re managing in-water construction, shoreline stabilization, dredging, or bridge repair, you’ve likely worked with floating silt curtains (also called turbidity curtains or sediment curtains). They’re essential for staying compliant with environmental regulations and keeping suspended sediments from spreading into surrounding water bodies. One of the most common deployment mistakes? Going too deep. Let’s set

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How Important Are Water Conditions When Using Silt Curtains?

The Unseen Forces Shaping Sediment Control Silt curtains, also known as turbidity curtains or sediment barriers, are critical tools in aquatic environmental management. These partially-floating, partially-submerged, semi-permeable barriers are meticulously designed to contain and control the spread of suspended sediment, silt, and other particulate pollution within water bodies. Their deployment is essential in various marine

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What are ghost nets?

You may have heard the term ghost nets and wondered what it means. Ghost nets are fishing nets that have either been lost or discarded in the ocean. They include traditional fishing nets, gill nets, and lobster and crab pots. These nets, primarily made of plastic material, are left drifting in the water where they

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