Soil Erosion

***Please be advised that the Bay County Drain Commissioner has elected to discontinue administration of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) program. Bay County is currently in the process of coordinating with a new program administrator to ensure continued compliance and local access to SESC permitting and oversight.    
    
    Going forward, the Bay County Environmental Affairs and Community Development Department will assume responsibility for administering the SESC program. Additional details, including updated application procedures and contact information, will be provided as soon as they are available. We appreciate your patience during this transition.***

 

 

Sedimentation is the product of uncontrolled erosion and is a significant pollutant to our lakes, streams, and drain systems. With construction being one of the major causes of erosion in Michigan, steps have been taken to control the amount of sedimentation that enters our waterways through Part 91 of Public Act 347. Therefore, a soil erosion permit is required for an earth change that disturbs one or more acres or is within 500 feet of a county drain or waters of the state according to Part 91.

The Soil Erosion Division is available to answer any questions concerning erosion control methods and to work with the public on new construction projects.

Soil Erosion Application