Soil erosion is the loss of soil material due to water runoff; it is a major
environmental concern that isn’t well recognized. Soil erosion occurs when
the energy from rainfall or runoff is greater than the resistance of the
soil particle. Soil is carried away over time until it is able to withstand
the force of the runoff, this usually occurs when bedrock is exposed.
Soil erosion reduces stream health by increasing sedimentation,
contributes to plant loss by depleting nutrients and organic matter, and can
damage roads and recreational trails.
In 2005, an environmental engineer was contracted to evaluate erosion
areas within the Genesee community and create a
Genesee Erosion
Study. After determining the source of erosion and how the local
topography contributes to the movement of unstable soils, treatment
solutions are identified for each erosion area.
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