Wednesday, March 1, 2023

We have a young neighbor working over at our Roberson Farm.  Dustin Hatton is repairing some WASCoBs (Water and Sediment Control Basin) and building 4 new ones.  He did some of this type of work for us last fall.  It was a very good experience, and we have him back this spring to do more.  Although he is just starting out with his earthmoving and construction business, we see signs that he is going to be a really good contractor upon which to call.

Dustin has hooked into an existing WASCoB riser and is extending the tile up the hill for 2 more WASCoBs.

You can see where the new tile has been installed. Next, the terraces will be built below the risers to complete the system.

Dustin is operating his nearly-new dozer to build a WASCoB terrace

Rain is predicted for tomorrow night and Friday, with 2+inches (51 mm) forecast.   This will stop Dustin’s work for a few days, and he will return as the conditions merit.

Today’s weather is really kind of “too much of a good thing”.  Current temperature this afternoon is 77ºF (25C).  Days like this are so very pleasant, but they are often followed by a storm.   We will see what comes in the next couple days.