The erosion-control family of stormwater management products from Advanced Drainage Systems improves water quality by protecting newly seeded soils from raindrop impact, minimizing soil loss and promoting infiltration to accelerate the development of the seeds. Degradable erosion control blankets act as dimensionally stable, reinforced mulches to hold seeds and soil in place until vegetation is established in non-critical applications. Erosion-control products help to capture sediment and other contaminants from stormwater. Biodegradable ECBs are available in numerous varieties, including excelsior, straw, straw/coconut and coconut, which are confined by nettings stitched together. Natural/synthetic woven fiber blankets are used for slope stabilization and protection of stream banks and low-flow channels. 800/821-6710; www.ads-pipe.com