Local Erosion and Sediment Control Programs

Information About the Local Programs

The NC Sedimentation Control Commission may delegate authority to implement the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) to cities and counties that adopt a local qualifying erosion and sediment control ordinance in compliance with North Carolina state requirements. The staff of the delegated Local Programs perform plan reviews and enforce compliance of the SPCA within their jurisdictions.

Contact Information for Local Erosion and Sediment Control Programs

Local Erosion and Sediment Control Program Jurisdictions

Local Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Fees

This map (Click here to open in a new tab.) shows the extent of each Locally Delegated Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program's jurisdiction. There is additional information within the dataset that includes special design considerations that may exist and links to program websites. Corporate limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdictions are subject to change over time. Contact the programs directly to verify if a potential project site falls within their jurisdiction. The map and its associated data are maintained by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, Erosion and Sediment Control Program. Questions or comments can be directed to Graham Parrish.

Resources for Local Programs

Official 2021 Model Local Ordinance (MS Word - Red Line Version, MS Word, PDF)
The Model Local Ordinance was first distributed in 2004, with revisions in 2006, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2021.

Planning for and Starting a Local Program (MS Word, PDF)
Local Program Common Responsibilities (PDF)
Did you know? (MS Word, PDF)
Procedure for Local Program Delegation (MS Word, PDF)

Local Programs Workshops

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Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section
In partnership with the NC Water Resources Research Institute

The 2024 workshop was held on April 23 & April 24

This event is specifically for the local government programs that have delegated erosion and sediment control programs; registration and workshop information will be sent directly to these programs.

About this workshop:

The Local Program Workshop is an annual event presented by NC DEQ – Land Quality Section to educate and train local erosion and sediment control programs’ staff. The workshop also provides an opportunity for Local Programs to connect, learn from each other, and share challenges, strategies and successes of managing erosion and sediment throughout the state.

Programs Nominated for the 2024 Outstanding Local Program Awards

Local Program Nominees:

Town of Knightdale
Durham County
The Town of Cary
Lincoln County

2024 Outstanding Local Program Award Winner

The Town of Apex

Workshop Documents

Agenda

Speakers Biographies

Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section
In partnership with the NC Water Resources Research Institute

The 2023 workshop was held on April 19 & April 20

This event is specifically for the local government programs that have delegated erosion and sediment control programs; registration and workshop information will be sent directly to these programs.

About this workshop:

Programs Nominated for the 2023 Outstanding Local Program Awards

Large Local Program Nominees:

City of Charlotte
Chatham County
The Town of Fuquay Varina

Small Local Program Nominees:

Guilford County

2023 Outstanding Local Program Award Winners

2023 Large Local Program Winner: Town of Fuquay Varina

2023 Small Local Program Winner: Guilford County

Check out our Sediments Newsletter where the winners are featured.

Workshop Documents

Agenda

Speakers Biographies

Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section
In partnership with the NC Water Resources Research Institute

The 2022 workshop was held on April 19 & April 20

This event is specifically for the local government programs that have delegated erosion and sediment control programs; registration and workshop information will be sent directly to these programs.