Who regulates stormwater runoff in my Community?
Generally, the agency to contact regarding regulation activities impacting stormwater runoff is the Soil Erosion Control Agency. The Soil Erosion Control Agent is often part of the County Drain Commissioner office, County Engineering or Planning Department, or City Engineering Department. The local Michigan Department of Environmental Quality office can also have regulatory jurisdiction over activities involving stormwater if they are related to wetlands, lakes or streams, and some Counties are in the process of enacting their own wetland ordinances as well. It is important that all of the proper permits and approvals be obtained because the penalties for violations of rules relating to activities can be significant.
