The University's Environment, Health, and Safety Department developed a soil erosion and sediment control plan in 2002. The plan must be incorporated into all construction documents before a project can be sent out for bid. Components of the plan include the following provisions:

• identifying areas with a high susceptibility to erosion,
• limiting disturbance on steep slopes,
• restricting clearance to only those areas necessary for construction,
• covering any cleared areas that will be unworked for seven days,
• planting cleared areas that will not be worked for 30 days.

Contractors must designate an on-site crew member who is responsible for soil erosion and sediment control, including the maintenance of sediment basins and other control strategies.

View more information on the soil erosion and sediment control plan and the full construction guidelines for site design.