Soil Erosion

The Division of Industry Services (DIS) provides education and consultation concerning soil erosion control for construction sites involving one- and two-family dwellings. Complaints are investigated relative to violations and failure to control measures. Credentials are administered for erosion control inspectors.

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Questions regarding soil erosion at construction sites for one- and two-family dwellings can be sent to:

DSPSSBUDCtech@wisconsin.gov

Soil Erosion Control Plan Audit Changes

History of Soil Erosion in Wisconsin

Manufactured Perimeter Control and Slope Interruption Departmental Approval Process


FormDescription
SBD-10837 Erosion and Sediment Control Field Guide
Universal Soil Loss Equation for Construction Sites Download and save the Excel worksheet to your computer and use it to estimate soil loss from sheet and rill erosion. (It is not used for gully erosion.) Variables are entered by the user or are automatically calculated. There is a "Help Page" button leading to descriptions of the fields.
UDC Erosion Inspection ChecklistUniform Dwelling Code Erosion Inspection Checklist
Standards Oversight Council ChecklistStandards Oversight Council Checklist
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Related Links

North American Stormwater and Erosion Control Association (NASECA-WI)

International Erosion Control Association

DNR Stormwater Construction

Center for Watershed Protection

Wisconsin River Alliance

Wisconsin Runoff Information (Basin Educators)

United States Geological Survey (USGS) ​Water Resources of Upper Midwest​ 

USGS Source Loading and Management Model (SLAMM)