Engineering and Wind Erosion Research Unit : Wind Erosion, Soil & Air Quality

Wid Erosion Control Video Cover

Produced by USDA-ARS-EWERU for NRCS, 2003. 35. min./Color.

A three-part educational video, which describe the physical basis for wind erosion processes and control systems. The video emphasize farming systems which target a goal of zero soil loss from wind erosion. It is intended to provide managers and other conservation partners with a better understanding of the physical principles of wind erosion and its control.

Soil Erosion by Wind and Its Control
Part I: The Problem of Wind Erosion
Part II: Processes of Wind Erosion
Part III: Control of Wind Erosion

Available in VHS & DVD and with closed captioning.

Send requests for VHS or DVDs to:
Engineering & Wind Erosion Research Unit
1515 College Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-5542 or 785-776-2726
Requests can also be sent via email to: john.tatarko@ars.usda.gov

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