Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

CORE Environmental Consultants provides expert erosion control consulting to help developers, contractors, and municipalities meet New York State’s stormwater and soil stabilization requirements. As trusted erosion control consultants in NYC and Western New York, we support construction and infrastructure projects from pre-construction planning through site close-out.

Whether you need a SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan), field inspections, or post-construction stabilization strategies, CORE ensures full compliance with NYSDEC GP-0-25-001 and other applicable regulations.

When Are Erosion and Sediment Control Plans Required?

An ESCP is typically required:

• As a component of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for sites disturbing ≥1 acre
• During early site preparation phases (clearing, grading, excavation)
• For utility trenching, access road construction, or stockpile management
• When working near wetlands, water bodies, or storm drains
• As a local MS4 requirement under building or site plan review
• To satisfy environmental mitigation conditions during construction

Failure to implement proper erosion and sediment controls can result in regulatory fines, stop-work orders, and water quality violations.

What’s Included in CORE’s Erosion and Sediment Control Services?

CORE’s erosion control consultants provide:

• Construction sequencing plans to phase erosion controls with site progress
• BMP layout and sizing, including silt fences, sediment basins, stabilized entrances, check dams, wattles, diversion berms, and sediment traps
• Detail sheets for each control measure
• Drainage area mapping and anticipated flow paths
• Topsoil and stockpile protection plans
• Dust control and wind erosion strategies
• Slope stabilization and vegetation reestablishment measures
• Inspection, maintenance, and recordkeeping protocols

Our deliverables are ready for submittal to local permitting authorities, MS4 programs, or NYSDEC reviewers.

Our Process

1. Site Assessment & Permit Review
   We review project grading, site limits, surface hydrology, and permit conditions to understand soil disturbance and runoff risks.
2. BMP Selection & Control Strategy Development
   CORE selects appropriate temporary and permanent BMPs, sized and placed according to site contours, flow volumes, and construction timing.
3. Plan Preparation
   We generate scalable, annotated drawings and detailed BMP callouts that integrate with the broader civil and SWPPP design sets.
4. Regulatory Coordination
   Our team coordinates directly with local MS4 coordinators or NYSDEC to ensure ESCP acceptance and avoid permitting delays.
5. Construction Support
   CORE can remain involved during construction to perform pre-construction inspections, ongoing BMP compliance checks, and contractor briefings on ESCP protocols.

Compliance Standards

Our Erosion and Sediment Control Plans comply with:

• NYSDEC Erosion and Sediment Control Field Guide
• NYSDEC Blue Book (New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control)
• SPDES GP-0-25-001 stormwater permit requirements
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance
• Post-construction restoration obligations for revegetation and slope stabilization

CORE ensures all plans meet both engineering and regulatory standards—and are practical for field implementation.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ Construction-Aware Design
We create ESCPs that are clear, buildable, and properly phased for the realities of construction sites—minimizing unnecessary work or overdesign.

✔ Fast Turnaround for Tight Schedules
Our team delivers permit-ready plans quickly to help projects meet tight bid or mobilization deadlines.

✔ Field-Proven Solutions
We’ve supported erosion control for school projects, municipal infrastructure, and private developments across New York.

✔ Integrated with SWPPP and Permitting Support
Our erosion control planning integrates seamlessly into broader stormwater compliance efforts—minimizing duplication and ensuring alignment.