Highbanking Demonstration, with settling area Options

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Highbanking can be done but needs a settling area so as not to let the muddy water directly re-enter the water system, but rather to let the top soils washed off "settle" out prior to water re-entry into the natural system.
We were able to have a very nice demonstration set up last year at the CP dig site and thought we would share a couple pics so everyone can get an idea of what they need to do in the field.

This set up was used for multiple (4 at a time) units and kept all water run off away from the water source used. In addition, we also could use the run off area as sluice spots which worked wonderfully with a constant soap seep in the intakes of the pumps.
For just one unit you would not probably need to go to this length but it gives folks an idea.

The settling area and ditch were dug in one day by myself and Denise but also needed "mucked out" as tailings will fill the settling areas.
Take a little time to do this and you won't have problems in the field with run off while you highbank.

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