Soil and Erosion 101

What is the difference between mud, soil, dirt, erosion and sediment?

  • Mud - wet dirt
  • Soil - particle with organic and inorganic matter
  • Sand - large particles, good filter
  • Silt - medium size, mixed types (loam)
  • Clay - very small grain size, holds water
  • Dirt - the stuff of the bottom of your shoe
  • Erosion - soil that has been undercut
  • Sediment - deposition of eroded soil


Are there any fun games involving environmental education?


What are the rules when it comes to erosion?

 

Do I need a permit when I disturb the soil?

Projects that disturb over 0.50 acre require a permit thru the Town


What should I do if I see sediment?

Call the Wake Forest Erosion and Stormwater Hotline at (919) 435-9443.

Get involved! Join Neuse River Foundation’s Muddy Water Watch citizen patrol.