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                                                     Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Part 91?
Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA, as amended, addresses the need to control erosion and sedimentation to protect waters of the state.

Why is erosion and sediment control important?
Sediment is the greatest pollutant, by volume, entering our lakes and streams.  Sediment is the product of uncontrolled erosion.  Everyone in Michigan is affected by erosion and off-site sedimentation.  Erosion and sedimentation result in:  loss of fertile topsoil, filling of lakes and streams, increased flooding, damage to plant and animal life, and structural damage to buildings and roads.

Why was Part 91 passed?
The primary intent of Part 91 is to protect the waters of the state by minimizing erosion and controlling sediment.

When do I need to complete an application?
 An application is required anytime you disturb the soil within 500 feet of waters of the state or is greater than 1 acre. If you are within 500 feet of the water and are disturbing less than 250 square feet you do not need a permit. Plowing and tilling of land for crop production, and some logging and mining activities do not require permits or applications.

Where can I get a permit?
The county has a soil erosion department located in the courthouse.  The permit application can be picked up there; it can also be mailed, faxed, or found on our website at www.clarecd.org.  The departments’ telephone number is (989) 539-6401.

What do I have to do to get a permit?
First an application needs to be completed.  Then we will look at the proposed project site.  Next, we will issue a permit, if there are no possible problems.

What if there is a possibility of problems?
We will do whatever we can to help you to minimize the impact of your proposed construction. 

What information is needed on an application?
The applicant must provide specific information such as the name of the responsible individual, land owner name, phone numbers for owner and contractor, location and size of the earth change, distance to water, description of the earth change, project starting and ending dates, and property number.

Is there a charge for a permit?
Yes, see the current FEE Schedule.



District Information
Located in the 2nd Floor
Clare County Courthouse
PO Box 356
225 W. Main Street 
​Harrison Michigan 48625


​Telephone: 989-539-6401


 ​OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
The conservation is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.

​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke -Interim Administrator
ClareCD@macd.org

Christiane Rathke-Soil Erosion Agent
christiane.rathke@macd.org
​
Toni Maize - Spongy Moth Coordinator
ClareGMCO@macd.org​​


Joe Nash - District Forester
​joe.nash@macd.org


​OUR MISSION
"To encourage the wise use
 of our natural resources through promotion and education."