In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Objectives of Grassed Waterways 2. Waterway Location 3. Selection of Suitable Grasses 4. Layout 5. Construction 6. Maintenance 7. Effectiveness 8. Advantages and Disadvantages. Objectives of Grassed Waterways: Different objectives of grassed waterways are mentioned as under: i. To remove the excess runoff from the terraced field, bunded field or from a conservation-treated [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Diversion Drains 2. Location and Spacing of Diversion Drains 3. Design Steps 4. Layout and Construction 5. Care and Maintenance 6. Uses. Contents: Introduction to Diversion Drains Location and Spacing of Diversion Drains Design Steps for Diversion Drains Layout and Construction of Diversion Drains Care and Maintenance of Diversion Drains [...]
Gullies are normally formed by the increased surface runoff. The gully formation depends on all those factors, which directly or indirectly affects the watershed's deterioration. The main factors may be the man's misuse of land, intense rainstorm, moderate intensity rainstorm for longer duration, and rapid snow meltings. The factors associated to rainstorm affect the quantum and rate of runoff, which [...]