Construction activities that disturb one acre or more of land MUST be covered under a
SPDES PERMIT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012
VISIT THE NYDEC WEBSITE @
for more info.
Contractor Training-4 hours will be required as of Jan. 1, 2012. Contractors shall identify at least one individual trained in Erosion and Sediment control who will be on site on a daily basis during soil disturbance activities.
Contractors that disturb one or more acre of land will need a certified employee on site during all phases of land clearing and stormwater management as of Jan. 1, 2012. visit the NYDEC website @
for more info.
What is MS4?
MS4 is a state program that requires local governments to identify and quantify the steps they are taking to prevent stormwater contamination of our fresh and salt waters.
Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that doesn't soak into the ground but runs off into waterways. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil, and through sloped lawns while picking up a variety of materials on its way. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects and transports soil, animal waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease, debris and other potential pollutants. The quality of runoff is affected by a variety of factors and depends on the season, local meteorology, geography and upon activities which lie in the path of the flow.
Stormwater management is a necessary step in seeking further reductions in pollution in our waterways and presents new challenges.
The Local Stormwater Public Contact for Shelter Island is Highway Superintendent Mark Ketcham at 631-749-0015.
Illicit Discharge Enforcement Policy
