Agricultural Erosion & Sedimentation Plan (Ag E&S Plan)

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The basics of an Ag E&S Plan

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Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Chapter 102 regulations require a written Ag E&S plan for all agricultural plowing and tilling activities greater than 5,000 square feet. This includes Animal Concentration Areas (ACAs) larger than 5,000 square feet.  Ag E&S Plans are required for No - Till operations as well. 

The plan must limit soil loss from accelerated erosion to the soil loss tolerance (T).  The plan must contain additional BMPs for fields within 100' of a stream.  An Ag E&S plan is required to contain maps and an implementation schedule for BMPs. 

If you need assistance contact: 
Patrick McCarthy at 570-317-9468 or patrick.mccarthy@columbiaccd.org