I did what Sniper suggested. Using straw and the plastic (degradable) mesh to hold it in place. My application wasn't at my pond but around the construction of the new house on the hill above.
Our local sewer district is very cognizant of any contruction/runoff that is going on and it was their inspector that told me about this.
It has worked well to keep any erosion from sending out mud flows....and we have had the rain recently.