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Curlex and American Excelsior Company are the originators of the rolled erosion control industry, dating back to the early 1960s.

A breakdown of the three primary erosion control fiber types: straw, coconut, and aspen Excelsior.

How to select the right blanket based on slope gradient, desired product longevity, and shear stress requirements for channel applications.

The SUPER framework for understanding why Curlex performs: Sustainable, Unique, Performance, Engineered, and Resources.

Curlex does not float during hydraulic events due to its Velcro-like expansion and contraction when wet.

The greenhouse effect created by Curlex fibers holding moisture, which accelerates vegetation establishment and leads to cleaner stormwater discharges.

The difference between stitch-bonded and woven erosion control products.

Material cost versus total landed project cost, and why selecting a performance-based product up front reduces callbacks, repairs, and project delays.

Oklahoma as a standout state for stormwater BMP adoption and enforcement over the past 18 years.

The importance of matching the right product to the right application.

Jeff's expanding territory of approximately 15 states and the succession planning underway ahead of his father's retirement after 33 years with American Excelsior.

The IECA South Central Chapter Conference and Expo: October 6 through 8 in Denton, Texas, featuring a field tour, a kickoff reception sponsored by Haynes Geo Components, a full conference day with a vendor reception, and strong municipal stormwater content developed in partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

"Sometimes it costs a little more to do the right thing and do things right the first time. I see people taking shortcuts or taking the less expensive route and not getting the results that they could have gotten if they'd just done it right the first time."~Jeff King

"Every BMP, when it's installed properly, has its place. There's no silver bullet for every single application."~Jeff King

In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, Ty Garmon sits down with Jeff King, Territory Manager at American Excelsior and President of the South Central IECA chapter, for a practical conversation about erosion control blankets, product selection, and why performance matters more than choosing the cheapest option. Jeff breaks down the different fiber types used in erosion and sediment control blankets, including straw, straw/coconut blends, and Aspen Excelsior Curlex products. He explains why each material behaves differently in the field, how slope and channel conditions affect product selection, and why Curlex’s unique fiber structure helps it cling to soil, retain moisture, and support vegetation growth.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-king-a0ba9282/

SCIECA Conference: https://www.ieca.org/IECA/IECA/_IECA_Core/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SOCEN26

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• Ty introduces this short bonus clip recorded at the Indiana MS4 Annual Partnership Meeting, held separately from the main award-winner episode
• Todd Clark, Elkhart County SWCD: His impressions of the Indiana MS4 Partnership, the value of the training and newsletter, and why the annual meeting is a top networking opportunity
• Todd’s role as Stormwater Project Manager: managing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan reviews and site inspections for the City of Goshen, City of Elkhart, Elkhart County, the Town of Bristol, and non-MS4 towns (MCM 4 and 5)
• The unique perspective of serving multiple MS4s at once, and the recurring conference theme that every MS4 is different and openness in sharing information makes everyone stronger
• The Pay Dirt conference: how Elkhart County brings the agricultural and stormwater worlds together to find common ground on water management
• The Water Quality of Life Manual: why it is intentionally not called a “technical field guide,” and how it spans construction BMPs, agricultural practices, and small-scale residential actions
• How small individual actions – from cover crops and grass waterways to rain barrels and rain gardens – collectively add up to a large positive impact on water quality and property values
• A teaser for a future full episode and deep dive into the manual with Todd and Jim

In this bonus clip of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon shares a conversation recorded at the Indiana MS4 Annual Partnership Meeting in Plainfield, IN, with Todd Clark, Stormwater Project Manager for the Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District. Todd offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Elkhart County coordinates stormwater compliance across multiple communities and explains the thinking behind the district’s new Water Quality of Life Manual. Rather than a dry technical field guide, the manual is designed to reach everyone – contractors, farmers, and homeowners alike – with practical best management practices at every scale. From construction site stabilization to cover crops to backyard rain gardens, the throughline is simple: every small action adds up to cleaner water and a higher quality of life. Be sure to check out the full Water Quality of Life Manual linked below.

Download the Water Quality of Life Manual: Elkhart County SWCD – Water Quality of Life Manual (PDF)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.

Connect with Todd Clark:

Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District: https://www.elkcoswcd.org/

Learn more about the Pay Dirt Conference: https://www.elkcoswcd.org/event/pay-dirt/

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