Soil erosion is the process by which soil is moved from one place to another by the action of wind, water, or other natural agents. While erosion occurs naturally, it can be accelerated by human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, and improper land use. It can also have negative impacts on agricultural productivity, water quality, and the environment. Reduced crop yields, increased sedimentation in rivers and streams, reduced water quality and damaged aquatic ecosystems are just a few examples of the harm soil erosion can do.
For this reason, Michigan requires that landowners obtain a permit before disturbing either one or more acres of land or the disturbance falls within 500 feet of a lake or stream. Disturbing includes such things as excavation, adding fill, clearing, stump removal, etc.
For this reason, Michigan requires that landowners obtain a permit before disturbing either one or more acres of land or the disturbance falls within 500 feet of a lake or stream. Disturbing includes such things as excavation, adding fill, clearing, stump removal, etc.
SESC Permit Application and Documentation
A Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permit is required by state law for any earth disturbance or change that is within 500 feet of a lake or stream, or that is an acre or more in size.
To file for your permit, download the documentation you will need by clicking the button below. This digital application is a fillable PDF; once you begin filling it out, please be sure to save the document to your computer before closing it to ensure changes aren't lost. You can also request the documentation or get answers to questions by contacting our conservation technician, Emily, at [email protected] or (906) 202-5758.
Physical copies of the permit application are also available at our office. Our office is located at 100 N. Cedar St in Manistique, in the building adjacent to the high school and across from the public library (see map below). We are in the same building as MSU Extension.
Additional information on acceptable erosion control measures can be found here. Additional information on temporary and permanent stabilization methods, as well as stormwater pollution control, can be found here.
To file for your permit, download the documentation you will need by clicking the button below. This digital application is a fillable PDF; once you begin filling it out, please be sure to save the document to your computer before closing it to ensure changes aren't lost. You can also request the documentation or get answers to questions by contacting our conservation technician, Emily, at [email protected] or (906) 202-5758.
Physical copies of the permit application are also available at our office. Our office is located at 100 N. Cedar St in Manistique, in the building adjacent to the high school and across from the public library (see map below). We are in the same building as MSU Extension.
Additional information on acceptable erosion control measures can be found here. Additional information on temporary and permanent stabilization methods, as well as stormwater pollution control, can be found here.
Payment
Click the following links to pay application fees for residential projects, commercial/industrial/forestry projects, or transportation/utility projects.
