Urban News - BCSCD

FOREST HARVEST - When a forest harvest is proposed on private property it is necessary to submit a Forest Harvest Operation - Sediment Control Plan Application to the District for review and approval.

Click here to see a list of required application material for the cutting or removal of one (1) acre or more of forest or developed woodland.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT - In most cases, the District is not involved with the review and approval of Stormwater Management (SWM) plans. Per a written agreement, Baltimore County Dept. of Environmental Protection and Resource Management (DEPRM) reviews all SWM plans on behalf of the District; however, SWM plans containing small ponds must be forwarded, along with all relevant pond documents, to the District for final signature and processing after DEPRM has signed for approval.

Click here to see a list of Stormwater Management for Small Pond submission requirements.

SEDIMENT CONTROL - The District is responsible for the review and approval of erosion and sediment control plans as required by the State sediment control law, Environment Article, Title 4. This law requires that prior to initiating any activity that disturbs 5,000 square feet or involving more than 100 cubic yards of earth, that an erosion and sediment control plan be submitted to and approved by the local soil conservation district.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT - The District is responsible for the review and approval of erosion and sediment control plans as required by the State sediment control law, Environment Article, Title 4. This law requires that prior to initiating any activity that disturbs 5,000 square feet or involving more than 100 cubic yards of earth, than an erosion and sediment control plan be submitted to and approved by the local soil conservation district.

Click here to see a list of sediment control plan submittal requirements.

Click here to see a list of sediment control plan submission requirements.

URBAN PHOTOS - over the years we've collected many photos of sediment control practices, stormwater management ponds and other urban related subjects. Click here to see a few of our favorites.

ENGINEERING AWARDS The District awards an annual Consultant and Consulting Firm of the Year award based on the following criteria:

-	Most complete submissions (all required information, etc. present).
-	Best at addressing concerns from District reviewers.
-	Best initial design, meeting, or exceeding all guidelines (creativity).
-	Best legibility, readability, and organization of plan, notes, details, etc.
-	Best "closer" - ability to address all remaining concerns on final review.
-	Most concern over practicality, and effectiveness of plan in field.
-	Exemplifying professional and courteous conduct with District's Urban staff whether in person or by phone.

Click here to see photos of past recipients.

POLICY AND GUIDELINES MANUAL This manual contains all checklists, details, etc. that you will need to prepare a plan for review. The cost of this manual is $20 per manual and is available by mail or telephone. Click here to download an order form.