Sediment Barrier
Ninety7 Wattles are ideal for use as sediment barriers on slopes, disturbed soils, and construction sites. Installed across the slope, they slow the flow of stormwater, allowing sediment to settle and stay in place.
Benefits:
- Reduces runoff velocity and soil loss
- Traps sediment before it enters waterways or drains
- Can be left in place to decompose and support vegetation regrowth
- Suitable for both temporary and permanent erosion control plans
Slope Spacing Guidelines:
- <20%: place wattles 50 feet apart
- 20–35%: place wattles 30 feet apart
- 35–45%: place wattles 20 feet apart
Adjust spacing based on soil conditions:
- Softer soils → closer together
- Harder soils → further apart
Installation Tip:
Wattles should be trenched slightly into the soil and secured with stakes to maintain full contact with the ground.
Inlet Protection
Ninety7 Wattles are highly effective for inlet protection at storm drains, curb inlets, and culverts. Positioned upstream of drainage structures, they filter stormwater and block sediment and debris from entering the system.
Benefits:
- Prevents sediment from clogging drain
- Filters runoff water and improves downstream water quality
- Installs quickly and easily using stakes, blocks, or sandbags
- Reduces need for heavy equipment or excavation near structures
Use Cases:
- Street and curb inlets
- Stormwater collection points
- Low points near construction zones
Post-Project Tip:
Once areas are stabilized, wattles used in inlet protection should be removed to ensure drainage systems function without obstruction.
Check Dam
In swales, channels, or natural flow paths, Ninety7 Wattles can function as check dams to slow the velocity of stormwater. Installed perpendicular to the direction of flow, wattles reduce erosion by dispersing water energy and encouraging infiltration.
Benefits:
- Slows water flow in concentrated runoff areas
- Encourages water to percolate into the soil instead of running off
- Helps trap sediment and reduce downstream erosion
- Can be installed in a series to create a tiered buffer zone
Best Used In:
- Temporary ditches
- Swales or drainage paths on job sites
- Erosion-prone slopes with visible channels
Wattle check dams are effective when installed so that water from one dam backs up to the toe of the one above it, forming shallow sedimentation zones.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Ninety7 Wattles are ideal for long-term erosion control in wetlands, streambanks, and restoration zones where vegetation and habitat must be protected. Their natural fibers pose no threat to wildlife and enhance the soil as they decompose.
Benefits:
- Controls erosion with minimal habitat disruption
- Encourages native vegetation by improving soil moisture retention
- Fully biodegradable — no cleanup or plastic waste
- Easy to install around root zones, wildlife burrows, or planting zones
Applications:
- Wetland buffers
- Protected slopes
- Nature preserves or public parks
- Streambanks & riparian zones
Because they break down over time, Ninety7 Wattles help facilitate natural restoration without leaving synthetic materials behind.
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