Dust Abatement

Next week I will be attending a meeting concerning modifying dirt shoulders to meet dust abatement guidelines. It's a very interesting program; I know in other states they have specific programs on eliminating weeds or other types of pests, but dust is definitely a strange foe to fight, especially when you're in the desert. Either you can pave the dirt, thereby eliminating dust, or you can water the dirt, turning it into mud. Asphalt is expensive, so we can't pave the entire world. Water is scarce in the desert, so we can't turn Maricopa County into a large pool. It's a shame...I had just bought a beach ball...