Sediment and erosion control plans must be prepared according to the
 Charles Soil Conservation District Plan Submittal Guidelines.
 

• 1994 Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
   
• Maryland’s Waterway Construction Guidelines

• “Green Card” Training – Maryland Department of the Environment Approved Training Program for the Control of Erosion and Sediment.
   

  Maryland Department of the Environment's (MDE) Responsible Personnel Certification Program for Erosion and Sediment Control ("Green Card" Class) October 22, 2008 8:00 am - 12:30 pm St. Mary's County Governmental Center Complex Potomac Building, Room 14 23115 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Space Limited! Please Register by October 15th!

• Typical sediment and erosion control practices:  Photo Gallery

• If looking for information related to Charles County grading and building permits process.
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• Charles SCD Standard Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Forest Harvest Operations
   
• MDE Revised Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control on Forest Harvest Operation (Draft)

Small Pond plan submittals must be prepared according to the
Charles SCD Small Pond Approval Guidelines.
 

• USDA NRCS- MD Standard and Specification for Ponds (MD378)
   
• PowerPoint Presentation: SWM MD-378 Pond Checklist Training 10/17/07
   
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Technical Resources
   
• Maryland's Dam Safety Program
   
• USDA NRCS- Emergency Spillway Design Chart
  
   

The Charles Soil Conservation District, in partnership with the USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Maryland Department of Agriculture, is committed to protecting our natural resources and providing assistance to all citizens of Charles County. Please call our office if you need assistance.