ALL job sites, which require some amount of disturbance, are required to implement erosion control measures. REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF THE ACTIVITY!
The erosion controls can be as simple as silt fencing, to a detailed design of sediment traps and collection channels. Each site has different limitations and therefore each site has different control needs.
If you are involved in a site or bidding of a job in which earthmoving is involved, REMEMBER to ask for or request to see the approved erosion control plan.
If you are not sure what is needed for erosion control, contact the Fayette County Conservation District office. We will be able to provide technical assistance for you.
Also, be reminded that ANY work that is proposed to be conducted WITHIN 50 FEET OF A WATERCOURSE MAY NEED A PERMIT. Examples of work needing a permit include:
• Installation of a bridge • Working on a stream bank • Adding fill material
If your project requires a permit, the Conservation District will assist you. We will also help you investigate if you qualify for a waiver of permit.
REMEMBER that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to investigate what permits are needed for a project and have these permits PRIOR TO STARTING WORK!!
EROSION CONTROL WHAT CAN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT DO FOR YOU?
The Conservation District office will provide technical Erosion Control support for your staff and residents. Those wishing to engage in all phases of earthmoving can contact our office for relative information.
The Conservation District will investigate Erosion Control complaints and inspect permitted, earthmoving activities within your municipality and provide you with copies of each inspection report.
We will review submitted Erosion Control plans, and upon our approval a copy of the approval letter will be forwarded to you.
We can furnish you with a list of “Who’s Who” at the State Department of Environmental Protection office. Thus providing important names, addresses and telephone numbers for each contact person.
The District will assist you and your residents in determining if and when a state DEP permit is required such as:
The District can work with your road crew and bridge department to determine if a DEP permit is required for regular, routing maintenance.
• We can assist in applying for emergency repair and structural replacement permits. • We can provide technical assistance for scour repair, outfall protection and stabilization requirements. • We can provide assistance in completing the General Stream Crossing permits.
Click here for examples of both proper and improper control measures (BMP's).