Iowa's cooperative snow fence program.

783312325PDFTech ReportPM 775 8-20-98Snow and ice controlMaintenance practicesSnow fencesFencesIowaIowa. Dept. of TransportationIowa. Dept. of TransportationNTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Environment ImpactsNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Highway SafetyNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Construction and MaintenanceUS Transportation CollectionWhile we can\u2019t keep it from blowing, there are ways to influence the wind that carries tonsof blowing and drifting snow. Periodically, severe winter storms will create large snowdrifts that close roads and driveways, isolate farmsteads and increase snowplowing. Manyof these drifting problems happen in the same place year after year.Although there are no foolproof methods of wind and snow control, properly designed andmaintained snow fences can reduce or eliminate these problem areas. This publicationdiscusses the benefits of snow fence, then examines the types used by the Iowa Departmentof Transportation. Finally, it provides information about how you can get involved in theDOT\u2019s Cooperative Snow Fence Program