If you don't have a big enough area to spread it,I've always wondered if you could make a holding pen of sorts using bales of straw to build the walls, and staking them down so the don't move. I would think the straw would let the water drain off, and let it breath some.
Interesting idea on using the straw. I am looking to remove some silt from my pond, but am struggling with where to place it. My fear is that if its too close to the pond it'll just flow right back in since I have a pretty gradual grade leading to the pond. Maybe not on its own, but after a rain storm.
