Wind erosion is a serious problem in many parts of the world.
It is worse in arid and semiarid regions. During the 1930's, a prolonged dry spell culminated in dust storms and soil destruction of disastrous proportions. Nearly sixty years after the Dust Bowl ended, wind erosion continues to threaten the sustainability of our nations' natural resources. As recently as the spring of 1996, wind erosion severely damaged agricultural land throughout the Great Plains. The CRP enrollment for much of this acreage is scheduled to retire within the next few years.