Why is erosion and sediment control important?

Sediment is the great pollutant by volume impacting our lakes, streams and wetlands.  Sediment is the product of uncontrolled erosion.  Everyone in Michigan is impacted by erosion and off-site sedimentation.  Erosion and sedimentation results in:

• Loss of fertile topsoil
• Filling of lakes and streams
• Increased flooding
• Damage to plant and animal life
• Structural damage to buildings and roads