The purpose of this Field Guide is to provide a quick, handy guide for persons involved in land disturbing activities. This includes homebuilders, general contractors, road builders, installers of best management practices, erosion and sediment control planners and designers, plan reviewers and inspectors.

The basis for the Field Guide is Volume 2 of the Alabama Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control and Stormwater Management on Construction Sites and Urban Areas, 2022.

The Field Guide covers the most commonly used erosion and sediment control practices contained in the Alabama Handbook.