Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Gladwin County Soil Erosion operates under an ordinance, therefore, failure to apply for and receive a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit may result in a citation.  

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IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOUR PROJECT, YOU WILL NEED A PERMIT:
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• Any earth change activity over 225 square feet ​within 500 feet of a lake or stream, county drain, or storm drain.

 

• Any soil disturbance over 1 acre, regardless of proximity to water.​

 

• New or existing gravel pit.

How to Submit an Application for a Soil Erosion Permit

1. Download, print, and fill out our Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Packet by clicking below:

Soil erosion and sedimentation control packet

2. Save and email to Tristan Hewitt at [email protected]
OR
Drop-off or mail to 750 M-18, Gladwin, MI 48624 

      *** PLEASE WRITE ALL CHECKS TO "GLADWIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT"

Sample Permits To View

earth_change_permit_-_sample.pdf
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sea_wall_permit_-_sample.pdf
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Best Management Practices (BMPs)

BMPs are any structural, vegetative or managerial practice used to treat, prevent or reduce water pollution. 
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Click the PDF below to review the BMPs

BMPs
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Silt Fences

A silt fence is used to protect water  by preventing sediment or loose soil from entering the water.
Use the links below to see examples on how to install a silt fence.

Silt Fence
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How To...Silt Fence
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