Fast-track erosion protection and sediment control at a mountain resort

摘要

Extensive erosion protection and sediment control work was conducted during 1996-97 at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in nothern ldaho in response to conditions set forth in a COnsent Order previsously issued by the State Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The order was intended to correct stormwater management and erosion problems, and thus mitigate sediment delivery to the Schweitzer Creek drainage. The task was challenging due to the steep terrain, high altitude, poor soils, short grwoing season, and limited working areas on ski runs.