A sediment basin is a temporary pond built on a construction site to capture eroded or disturbed soil that is washed off during rain storms, and protect the water .
A ditch crossing is being constructed for landowner Dale Edmonds. Darwin Campbell is the operator.. A 40 foot gas pipe with a diameter of 20 inches can be seen in both photos. A bulldozer is in the first photo.
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These photographs of farm land show where the terracing project will take place. The project is being paid for with Iowa Financial Incentive Program (IFIP) Cost Share funds.