Erosion Management

Erosion Management

The Soil Erosion and Sediment Program at the University of Michigan (U-M) ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations designed to prevent eroded soil and sediment from entering surface waters.  U-M staff and contractors working on construction, renovation, or maintenance projects at U-M must comply with the rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding soil erosion and sediment control (SESC). For questions or more information, email EHSEnvironmental@umich.edu.

Rule

Part 91 Authorized Public Agency status by the EGLE

Purpose

Allows U-M to manage soil erosion measures on our own construction and maintenance projects.

Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, and Manuals

• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Procedure
  • Project Notification Form (Web)
  • Minor Project Form (Web)
  • Design & Review Checklist for SESC Plans
  • Field Inspection Report
• Preferred SESC Best Management Practices
• EH&S-EP3 Preferred SESC Best Management Practices
• University of Michigan Design Guideline for SESC
• University of Michigan Master Specification for SESC
• Waters of the State Map – Ann Arbor Region