Erosion is a natural process that has helped shape our planet’s landscape over time. However, when provoked, erosion can be devastating to the ecosystem. For farmer’s, erosion control is especially important because of the fragility of the soil. Without proper planning, farmland can be leveled by rainfall. When a given area is cleared of it’s native flora in order to plant crops, the land is more susceptible to erosion because water can flow across the land unobstructed. Erosion control is highly relative to a given geographic area’s elevation, neighboring streams, and soil composition. The USDA’s district conservationist Richard Casale has been advising Monterrey Bay’s farmers on erosion control practices for over thirty five years. In this clip, I interview Richard on what erosion issues are pertinent to this area.
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