Land-disturbing work in Scott County requires erosion and sediment control under the MPCA construction stormwater permit. Silt fence, stabilized entrances, and prompt seeding keep sediment out of the lakes, wetlands, and Minnesota River.
Scott County and its cities require erosion and sediment controls on grading and construction sites. Sites of one acre or more fall under the MPCA construction stormwater general permit, which mandates a SWPPP, perimeter silt fence, stabilized construction entrances, inlet protection, and stabilization of exposed soils within seven days. Watershed districts inspect sites near Prior Lake, Spring Lake, and O'Dowd Lake, where sediment threatens water clarity. Steep slopes draining to the Minnesota River or to wetlands get added controls. Disturbed areas need permanent vegetation or hardscape before final approval.
Missing or failed erosion controls trigger stop-work orders and daily fines. Sediment discharged to a lake, wetland, or the Minnesota River draws MPCA enforcement and mandatory restoration.
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