Sediments that enter the water system and which end up in the ocean can kill coral reefs by blocking the sunlight these reefs need to survive. There are many simple methods to reduce the amount of sediments that leave a construction site.
The easiest thing one can do is to do all earth moving during the dry season.
Home builders and contractors should install Sediment Control Devices like hay bales and silt fencing.
Another way to reduce sediments is to work with nature and plant in the disturbed area.
As soon as we had completed the grading for our road at Dos Ceibas, we planted over 2000 plants, shrubs and trees on the roadsides to help stabilize the soil and reduce erosion. These plantings are more than decorative, they are functional.
Sediment control helps maintain a healthy watershed and protects endangered coral reefs...learn more about the Effects of Sedimentation on Coral Reefs
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