Erosion and Sedimentation
Protecting soil and water is essential to the health of Washington County. Our Erosion and Sedimentation program helps manage land disturbance activities, reduce runoff, and ensure compliance with state regulations to safeguard natural resources.
Erosion and Sedimentation
Protecting soil and water is essential to the health of Washington County. Our Erosion and Sedimentation program helps manage land disturbance activities, reduce runoff, and ensure compliance with state regulations to safeguard natural resources.
Erosion and Sedimentation
Protecting soil and water is essential to the health of Washington County. Our Erosion and Sedimentation program helps manage land disturbance activities, reduce runoff, and ensure compliance with state regulations to safeguard natural resources.
Washington County Conservation District Erosion and Sedimentation Division
The Erosion and Sedimentation Division works to prevent soil erosion and minimize sediment runoff from construction and earth disturbance activities throughout Washington County. By reviewing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, issuing permits, conducting site inspections, and providing guidance to developers and landowners, this division ensures compliance with Pennsylvania’s Chapter 102 regulations. These efforts help protect water quality, preserve land integrity, and support responsible land use practices that benefit both the environment and the community.
Erosion and Sedimentation
PCSM Plan
Pilot Program
PA Clean Water Academy
Annual Reports
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Annual reports, SCM Certification Forms and New Property Owner Notification forms can be submitted using the following email permits@pawccd.org.
Reminder:
Annual reports are due by 7 December following the first full year of General Permit coverage.
The permittee must submit the SCM Certification Form within 30 days of the completion of a structural post-construction stormwater management (PCSM) stormwater control measure (SCM).
Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED)
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The Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program was created in July 2024 to continue the DEP’s Permit Modernization effort to move further and faster in permit processing and keep Pennsylvania moving at the speed of business.
Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Looking for guidance on environmental conservation, permitting, or natural resource programs in Washington County? The Pennsylvania Washington County Conservation District is here to help.