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Supporting Information for RUSLE

Figure B-1 Figure B-2 Figure B-3 Figure B-4 Figure B-5 Figure B-6 Figure B-7 Isoerodent map showing Rt values for the Prairie Region (whole year) Isoerodent map showing R values for the Prairie Region (spring to fall) Adjustment for winter conditions. Rs for the Prairie Region (winter) Monthly Distribution Patterns of R t for Selected Stations in Alberta The soil erodibility nomograph (Foster et al, 1981) Structure code based on textural classification Permeability code based on textural classification

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Erosivity index and monthly distribution for sites in the Prairie Region and Eastern Canada Soil erodibility values (K) for common surface textures Values for topographic factor (LS), for low ratio of rill:inter-rill erosion Slope Length exponents (m) for range of slopes and rill:inter-rill erosion classes Soil loss factors (SLF) for irregular slopes C Factors for mulch placement and respective slope length limits C Factors for other treatments P-Factor values for construction site

Table B-2 Table B-3 Table B-4 Table B-5 Table B-6a Table B-6b Table B-7

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Figure B-1 Isoerodent map showing Rt values for the Pra irie Region (whole year)
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Figure B-2 Isoerodent map showing R values for the Prairie Region (spring to fall)
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Figure B-3 Adjustment for winter conditions. Rs for the Prairie Region (winter)
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Figure B-4 Monthly Distribution Patterns of Rt for Selected Stations in Alberta From: Water Erosion Potential of Soils in Alberta (1985). Agriculture Canada

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Figure B-5 The soil erodibility nomograph (Foster et al, 1981)

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Figure B-6 Structure code based on textural classification

Source: 1) Ontario Centre for Soil Resource Evaluation, 1993 2) Wall et al, 1997

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Figure B-7 Permeability code based on textural classification

(Source: Ontario Centre for Soil Resource Evaluation, 1993)

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Table B-1 Erosivity index and monthly distribution for sites in the Prairie Region and Eastern Canada
(Source RUSLEFAC)

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Table B-2 Soil erodibility values (K) for common surface textures
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Table B-3 Values for topographic factor, LS, for low ratio of rill:inter-rill erosion, such as consolidated soil conditions with cover and rangeland (applicable to thawing soils where both inter-rill and rill erosion are significant
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Table B-4 Slope length exponents (m) for a range of slopes and rill/inter-rill erosion classes
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Table B-5 Soil loss factors (SLF) for irregular slopes

(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

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Table B-6a C Factors for mulch placement and respe ctive slope length limits
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)

Treatment Sod Grass Temporary Vegetation/Cover Crop Hydraulic Mulch at 4.5 tonnes/ha Soil Sealant Rolled Erosion Control Products Notes: 1 Assumes planting occurs within optimal climatic conditions 2 Some limitation on use in arid and semiarid climates 3 Value used must be substantiated by documentation.

C-Factor 0.01 0.451 0.102 0.10 0.603 0.10 0.303

Table B-6b C Factors for Other Treatments

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Treatment Bare Soil Packed and smooth Freshly disked or rough, irregular Sediment Containment Systems (a.k.a. Sediment Trap / Basin) Bale or Sandbag Barriers Rock (Diameter = 25 - 50mm) Barriers at Sump Location Silt - Fence Barriers Contour Furrowed Surface Must be maintained throughout construction activities, otherwise P-factor =1.0, Maximum length refers to downslope length Slope (%) Max. Length (m) 1 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 16 17 to 20 >20 Terracing Must contain 2-year runoff volumes without overflowing, otherwise P - factor = 1.00 Slope (%) 1 to 2 3 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 16 17 to 20 >20 Grass Buffer Strips to Filter Sediment - Laden Sheet Flows Strips must be at least 15m (50 ft) wide and have a ground - cover value of 65% or great, otherwise P - factor =1.00 Basin Slope (%) 0 to 10 11 to 24 A. Should be constructed as the first step in over - lot grading. Note: Use of P - factor values not in this table must be supported by documentation. 120 90 60 40 25 20 15

P- Factor 1.00 0.90 0.10-0.90A 0.90 0.80 0.60

0.60 0.50 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.80

0.12 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18

0.60 0.80

Table B-7 P-Factor Values for Construction Site

(Source: Fifield 2001) (part) (Source: Wall et al, 1997) (part)

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