CLARE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
  • Home
  • Gardens Project
  • Spongy Moth
    • Gypsy Moth News
    • FAQ'S
    • Gypsy Moth Identification & Life Cycle
    • Natural Enemies
    • Foray 48b Bacterial Insecticide
    • Landowner Management >
      • Gypsy Moth Traps
      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
  • Soil Erosion
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Permit Fee Schedule
    • Permit Application
    • Best Management Practices >
      • Silt Fence
  • Forestry
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Find a Professional
    • Oak Wilt
    • Forestry Project Referrals
    • Planting Instructions
  • MAEAP
  • Tool Crib Rental
  • About Us
    • FOIA
    • Programs
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • NRCS
  • Annual Report
  • Home
  • Gardens Project
  • Spongy Moth
    • Gypsy Moth News
    • FAQ'S
    • Gypsy Moth Identification & Life Cycle
    • Natural Enemies
    • Foray 48b Bacterial Insecticide
    • Landowner Management >
      • Gypsy Moth Traps
      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
  • Soil Erosion
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Permit Fee Schedule
    • Permit Application
    • Best Management Practices >
      • Silt Fence
  • Forestry
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Find a Professional
    • Oak Wilt
    • Forestry Project Referrals
    • Planting Instructions
  • MAEAP
  • Tool Crib Rental
  • About Us
    • FOIA
    • Programs
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • NRCS
  • Annual Report

Construction or home improvement projects near water?
​ A Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control permit may be needed.

You need a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit (SESC permit) if:
  • Soil disruption/work is within 500 feet of the waters edge. Waters include lakes, rivers, streams, drains and wetlands.
  • Over 225 sq. ft.
OR 
  • Over 1 acre of soil disruption no matter proximity to waters edge
​
  • All projects below the Ordinary High Water line require a permit from the Water Resources Division of Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 
  • All projects within designated protected soils or wetlands, per the EGLE Wetland map, require a permit from EGLE
  • All projects over 5 acres require a Notice of Coverage (NOC) from EGLE
Click Here for EGLE permits

SITE PRIORITIZATION MATRIX

The Matrix is intended to provide an overview for how sites are prioritized for inspection in Clare County.  However, the Clare County Enforcing Agency reserves the right to use additional criteria (i.e. soil types, slope, type of resources at risk, and past performance of permittee or contractor) as mitigating circumstances when deciding whether a site is High, Moderate, or Low Priority.

At a minimum, all sites will be inspected prior to permit issuance and prior to termination or expiration of the permit.

Site Prioritization Matrix for Clare County:

HIGH Priority (inspection at least 1 time every 2 weeks of open permit)

Earth disturbance is over 10 acres of contiguous land and has direct connection (immediately adjacent to or point source discharge to) surface waters or adjacent property.

MODERATE Priority (inspection at least 1 time every month of open permit)

Earth disturbance is over 10 acres of contiguous land with no direct connection (immediately adjacent to or point source discharge to) surface waters or adjacent property. OR under 10 acres and with in 500 feet of surface waters.

LOW Priority (inspection at least 1 time every 2 months of open permit)

Earth disturbance between 1 and 10 acres of contiguous land with no direct connection (immediately adjacent to or point source discharge to) surface waters or adjacent property.


District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


​
 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
​

The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator/Soil Erosion Agent

[email protected]
[email protected] (SESC only)
​
Toni Maize
Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Coordinator
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]


Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Vacant- Chair
Matt Todd-Secretary
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Tonya Roe-Director
​Clay Mcilrath-Director