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DISTRICT EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS

 MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL 2008

OAKLYN LIBRARY PROJECT 2008

Section 1. RULE 5
General Permit for Construction Activity Stormwater Runoff Control
(How to Comply, Copy of the Rule, NOI Letter Requirements)

NATURAL RESOURCES: “Land is a community involving soil, water, wildlife, woodland and man.  They must all work together.”       Aldo Leapold

 Natural Resources are typically separated into six (6) categories: Soil, Water, Air,  Plants, Animals and People.

SOIL which is the outer layer of the earth in which plants grow, have many characteristics due to its development and historic treatment or use.  These characteristics determine proper uses and also may require the resource user to develop special precautions to insure the soil is not degraded or eroded.  Detailed soils information can be obtained at your local SWCD office in the form of the
Vanderburgh County Soil Survey Manual.

WATER is a major constituent of all living matter and is not being created but is cycled and recycled day after day.  This resource is used readily and may become contaminated easily.  The SWCD office has information on rainfall rates, water quality issues and the water cycle.

AIR surrounds the earth and carries odors and particles such as dust as it blows.  Your SWCD has a Technical Guide which depicts best management practices (BMP’s) which will reduce pollution caused by odors and soils.

PLANTS possess cellulose cell walls and lack the ability to move thus become susceptible to deterioration or depletion due to abuse.  Plants in turn provide many benefits to most aspects of our quality of life.  Your local SWCD office has plant lists suitable for your area and varieties best suited for various land-uses.

ANIMALS both domesticated and wild are prevalent in this area.  Habitat determines species variety and survival.  Your local SWCD has Job Sheets which help to guide development of various habitats for both wild and domestic animals.

PEOPLE have the greatest effect and impact on ALL of the above mentioned resources.  The primary goal of your local SWCD is to assist you in sustaining and managing these natural resources.

The SWCD provides technical assistance to you as a natural resource user and decision-maker.

The SWCD technical assistance is ecosystem based and can help you develop sound  resources management plans.

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