Soil Erosion

Mason County Drain Commissioner's Office

Our office has moved!

our new address is: 
5300 W. US 10 
Ludington, MI 49431

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday - By Appointment

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Staff: Larry J. Protasiewicz, P.E., Mason County Drain Commissioner
e-mail: lprotasiewicz@masoncounty.net

Mary Jo Gronevelt, Chief Deputy/Administrative Assistant 
e-mail: mgronevelt@masoncounty.net

Eric Buter, Soil Erosion Administrator/Drain Maintenance Technician
e-mail: ebuter@masoncounty.net

Scott Hansen, Drain Maintenance Technician
e-mail: sbhansen@masoncounty.net

The Mason County Drain Office and the SESC Administrator are responsible for administration of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, Part 91, as established by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA451, as Amended. This act is designed to keep the soils and sedimentation of the State of Michigan from being deposited into Michigan's lakes and streams. Permits are required for earthwork within 500 feet of a lake or stream and/or for projects exceeding 1 acre in size.

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  • SESC Permit Fee Schedule
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  • SESC Before You Begin
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  • SESC Site Plan Check List
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  • SESC Site Plan Worksheet
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  • SESC Contractor Letter of Authorization
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  • SESC General Requirements and Standards
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  • SESC Permit Application Information
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  • SESC Permit Application
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  • SESC Permit Exemption Form
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