Ditch Maintenance Packing Checklist
Tools and supplies commonly used for ditch maintenance. Use this list to help you pack.
Project name/description
Project date
Pack 
Supplies
Use
Cover crop seed
Temporary vegetation
Perennial seed mix
Permanent vegetation
Fertilizer, if needed
22-5-10 w/slow release N or get soil test
Top soil
Erosion control blanket
Cover soils
Scissors/knife
Cut blanket
Weed-free mulch
Cover soils
Staples/stakes
Attach blanket, install bio logs, bales
Hammers
Staking, stapling
Shovel
Trench in entire edge of blanket
Tape measure
For H/v ratio on side slopes
Survey tools
Hand level
Culverts
Replacement
Culvert aprons
Culvert tools
Attaching culvert pieces and aprons, cutting culverts
Riprap
Ends of culvert
Biologs or rock
Ditch checks
Tarp
To cover load
Work zone signs
Safety
Tools to clean equipment
If invasive plants
Brushing tools
Clear brush
Type
Amount
Notes