Implement New Erosion Control Inspection Protocols

Update Erosion Control Protocol and Identify High Priority Areas
The purpose of this project is to identify what types of erosion control sites should require enhanced erosion control inspections. WES Asset Management and stormwater staff have developed a protocol for identifying high priority erosion control sites based on a number of criteria related to site location, stage of development, and adjacency to sensitive features and other factors. A preliminary ranking scheme was developed, and several WES staff were trained on the protocol then sent out into the field to perform an initial ranking of all existing erosion control sites. These data have been collected and compiled in the District’s Permits database. This database will be used to refine the ranking process and track all future erosion control inspections. The prioritization ranking scheme and inspection records will be used to allocate future erosion control resources based on priority. Refinement of the prioritization process will proceed through the winter of 2009-10. Adjustments to the process will be implemented via an adaptive management approach.

Budget: Project is utilizing internal staff time.