News Archives - Sediment and Erosion Control Laboratory

Retiree Recognition: Derrold Foster

Derrold Foster is retiring after 31 years at the Texas A&M University System, of which 22 have been with TTI’s SEC Lab. While he will be missed, we congratulate Derrold on his well-earned retirement and new chapter. Derrold’s last day at TTI is Feb. 7, 2025. As we move forward with the transition, please contact [email protected] for…

Texas Vegetation Managers Association Conference

The SEC Lab hosted the Texas Vegetation Managers Association Annual Conference on October 1st and 2nd. This was the third year that the SEC Lab hosted the event! The conference featured technology demonstrations at the SEC Lab along with conference meetings and a trade show held at the Texas A&M University Hotel and Conference Center. The participants included…

Sediment Control Approved Products List

The Texas Department of Transportation and TTI’s SEC Lab recently designed and built a sediment control device test system. This system was designed to research the most effective way to control sediment and other contaminants in stormwater runoff. For more information, see the project summary.

A Quarter Century of Product-Testing Excellence

Article from Texas Transportation Researcher, Volume 51, Number 2 (2015).

Rain or Shine: TTI’s SEC Lab Pioneers Roadside Environmental Management

Article from Texas Transportation Researcher, Volume 59, Number 2 (2023).

First, Do No Harm: When endangered species habitats lie in a roadway’s path.

Unintended encounters with cars and trucks are bad news for animals. Not only do creatures face dangers on existing roads, they’re often imperiled from the moment road construction begins. Assistant Research Scientist Jett McFalls talks about why protecting endangered snakes and toads is good for the creatures, and good for keeping road projects on schedule…