Abstract: Disclosed is a sediment control apparatus capable of trapping sediments carried by a water stream. The apparatus comprises a filter member, a cover member, and a fastening mechanism. The filter member comprises an enclosure member composed of a permeable material capable of allowing water to pass therethrough, and a filtering material stored within the enclosure member for trapping sediments carried by the water stream. The cover member is coupled to the enclosure member such that an intermediate portion of the cover member is received on a portion of the enclosure member, and side portions of the cover member overhang from the enclosure member. The fastening mechanism is adapted to secure the side portions of the cover member to a surface for securing the filter member to the surface. The apparatus may further include at least one skirt portion configured on at least one peripheral edge of the cover member.