Managing Construction Site Soil for Stormwater Control

Richard McLaughlin, Ph.D.

This is a summary of a number of studies in which the authors have tested a variety of options to improve soil conditions on construction sites to improve vegetation success and reduce stormwater runoff.

Presented by Richard McLaughlin, Ph.D.

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, NC State University

Rich McLaughlin is a professor in the Crop and Soil Sciences Department with a program focus on construction site stormwater management and post-construction soil remediation for vegetation establishment and improved physical characteristics.