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HOW TO: Build Check Dams in 3 Easy Steps
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As part of Kawartha Conservation's 'Erosion and Sediment Control' series, this episode teaches you how to install strawbale check dams in three easy steps.
This "How-To" video will take you through the process of building straw bale check dams, a simple and effective method for controlling erosion and sediment runoff in streams, creeks, and other water bodies.
Straw bale check dams are a natural and low-cost alternative to traditional concrete or rock check dams, and they can be easily constructed using locally-sourced materials. The video will start with an overview of the materials needed to build the check dams, including straw bales, bamboo stakes, and a hammer or mallet.
The video will then proceed to explain the process of building the check dams step-by-step, including how to properly lay out the straw bales, how to secure them with stakes, and how to properly overlap the bales to ensure maximum effectiveness. It will also cover important details such as how to properly position the check dams in the stream or creek, and how to maintain and repair the check dams as needed.
The video will also explain the environmental benefits of straw bale check dams and how they help to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, protect water quality, and improve habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Additionally, the video will also highlight the potential environmental and safety hazards that can occur if check dams are not built properly.
Overall, this "How-To" video will be a valuable resource for anyone involved in stream or creek restoration, or for anyone looking for a low-cost and sustainable alternative for erosion and sediment control. It will provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions and tips to ensure that straw bale check dams are built correctly and effectively, helping to protect the environment and improve aquatic habitats.
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Step 1
00:43 Step 2
01:08 Step 3
02:03 Finished Product
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Please watch: "Explore Nature in the Kawarthas 4K"
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This "How-To" video will take you through the process of building straw bale check dams, a simple and effective method for controlling erosion and sediment runoff in streams, creeks, and other water bodies.
Straw bale check dams are a natural and low-cost alternative to traditional concrete or rock check dams, and they can be easily constructed using locally-sourced materials. The video will start with an overview of the materials needed to build the check dams, including straw bales, bamboo stakes, and a hammer or mallet.
The video will then proceed to explain the process of building the check dams step-by-step, including how to properly lay out the straw bales, how to secure them with stakes, and how to properly overlap the bales to ensure maximum effectiveness. It will also cover important details such as how to properly position the check dams in the stream or creek, and how to maintain and repair the check dams as needed.
The video will also explain the environmental benefits of straw bale check dams and how they help to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, protect water quality, and improve habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Additionally, the video will also highlight the potential environmental and safety hazards that can occur if check dams are not built properly.
Overall, this "How-To" video will be a valuable resource for anyone involved in stream or creek restoration, or for anyone looking for a low-cost and sustainable alternative for erosion and sediment control. It will provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions and tips to ensure that straw bale check dams are built correctly and effectively, helping to protect the environment and improve aquatic habitats.
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Step 1
00:43 Step 2
01:08 Step 3
02:03 Finished Product
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Please watch: "Explore Nature in the Kawarthas 4K"
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