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 NYSDEC Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC)

Construction Activity Training

By May 1, 2010, all contractors and subcontractors working under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Permit GP-0-08-001 (SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity), must identify at least one trained individual from their company that will be responsible for implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and have at least one trained individual on site on a daily basis when soil disturbance activities are being performed.  Also, developers must have a qualified inspector conduct regular site inspections in accordance with GP-0-08-001.

All qualified inspectors and trained individuals must complete 4 hours of training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control through a program endorsed by NYDEC, SWCD or CPESC, Inc. every three years. Upon completion, each participant will receive a NYS DEC registration number that is valid for 3 years.  Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), LA’s and PE’s are exempt from these training requirements.

NYSDEC has endorsed its 4-hour course titled "Protecting New York's Natural Resources with Better Construction Site Management," which is being delivered through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the State.  Currently, this training does not provide continuing education credit for Code Enforcement Officers, municipal officials, or licensed professionals (e.g., a P.E., L.A., or L.S.).   Please call the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District to sign up for the next local workshop or visit the following link to view the DEC Stormwater Calendar web page for workshop announcements and other information:  http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8699.html

Please click on the Moving Dirt? Building Something? link for a brochure

Moving Dirt Brochure

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Another Successful year for the Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program
Thank you to all of our customers for a successful 2009 program
 - over 47,000 trees were distributed for planting in Erie County.

Thank you to the following supporters of the 2009 Seedling program:
WNY AmeriCorps
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardeners
Market in the Square of West Seneca
Erie County SWCD Volunteers

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Are you a high school student or teacher interested in the outdoors or the environment? If so,
the ERIE COUNTY ENVIROTHON is a perfect opportunity for you! To learn more about this exciting
local program that connects students with environmental professionals and gives participants a
chance to win some great prizes, click on link below! Don't miss out on this year's program -
sign up now!

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POND INFO!
Click Here

Images courtesy of USDA NRCS.

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Conservation Practices

•Click here for Bluebird Conservation

•Windbreaks - Click here for information on how to use nature to protect natural resources

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Stop by the District office for these additional items:
Bluebird and Bat Houses - Wood Duck Boxes - Field Identification Guides - Planting Spades
Topographic Maps - Backyard Conservation Kits

Gift Certificates also available in any denomination