• Erosion: erosion of lands, slopes, shorelines and the sediment loading of wetlands, streams, rivers, ponds and lakes
• Quality: loss of vitality and sterility of soils stored in berms
• Filtration: loss of natural filtering material (e.g. topsoil, overburden, sand, gravel)
• Agricultural Soils: removal of high quality soils and loss of agricultural capability of soils

Taken with permission from the Information Guide For Citizens produced by Gravel Watch Ontario