A sediment control log is a linear roll made of natural materials such as straw, coconut fiber, or compost. Sediment control logs, or erosion control logs (ECLs), are used to help reduce soil erosion and retain sediment by being used along contours or at the base of slopes. They also are used to shorten slope lengths to reduce the water velocity and trap soil particles.
Sediment control logs aim to stop soils and other sediments from a building site washing into gutters, drains, and waterways. Good sediment control can help keep our waterways healthy, minimize loss from building site stockpiles, and improve building site conditions. Properly installed sediment control logs can also reduce high velocities of water to mitigate potential issues of erosion.