Soil Erosion Control

Soil erosion and sedimentation are more than just visual nuisances on roads and in streams—they pose significant environmental and economic challenges. In North Carolina, sediment is, by volume, the leading pollutant in our streams, rivers, and lakes. When sediment accumulates in water bodies, it disrupts crucial habitats for fish and wildlife. This issue also leads to long-term consequences, such as decreased property values, higher electricity costs, and diminished water quality.

The Guilford County Soil Erosion Control Section is dedicated to supporting compliance with soil erosion regulations in unincorporated Guilford County, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Stokesdale, Summerfield, and Whitsett working to protect the environment and preserve the quality of life for residents.

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Please read carefully to see if your project involves any of the following:

  • Land-disturbing activities that exceed one (1) acre or more within a tract of land.
  • Grading activities within Tier 1 or Tier 2 of the Watershed Critical Area (WCA).
  • Include a permanent runoff control structure within the WCA.

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, a grading permit is required. Failure to obtain a grading permit may lead to enforcement actions, including fines, civil penalties, stop work orders, and a hold on certificates of occupancy.

For questions, contact the Erosion Control staff at 336-641-3803.

TitleNamePhoneEmail
Soil Erosion Control ChiefKristi Cheek336-641-3803kcheek@guilfordcountync.gov
Erosion Control SpecialistCurtis Moore336-641-5471 (O) 
336- 601-8925 (M)		cmoore1@guilfordcountync.gov
Erosion Control SpecialistZachary Van Dyke336-641-2139 (O)
336-660-7395 (M)		zvandyke@guilfordcountync.gov
Erosion Control SpecialistRoderick Gwynn336-641-2259 (O)
336-669-7134 (M)		rgwynn@guilfordcountync.gov

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