Changes

<p>Facilities that receive surface inflow (e.g. [[Bioretention cells]]) are vulnerable to surface erosion and the formation of rivulets. [[Green roofs]] can lose exposed planting material from wind scour. These source of erosion should be mitigated by using  erosion control blankets. </p>

*Facilities that receive surface inflow (e.g. [[Bioretention cells]]) are vulnerable to surface erosion and the formation of rivulets. [[Green roofs]] can lose exposed planting material from wind scour. These source of erosion should be mitigated by using  erosion control blankets.

<p>Blankets which incorporate a plastic mesh often become unsightly when vegetation emerges in summers following installation.  Even before vegetation lifts the mesh, it can snare and kill any passing small wildlife.</p>

*Blankets which incorporate a plastic mesh often become unsightly when vegetation emerges in summers following installation.  Even before vegetation lifts the mesh, it can snare and kill any passing small wildlife.

<p>Alternatives including 100% biodegradable blankets or soil tackifiers are recommended for erosion control on and around LID facilities.</p>

*Alternatives including 100% biodegradable blankets or soil tackifiers are recommended for erosion control on and around LID facilities.

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