Mason County Michigan

Soil Erosion

MASON COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Administration 

Our office is moving!

Beginning June 16, 2025, our new address will be: 

5300 W. US 10 

Ludington, MI 49431

102 East Fifth Street
Scottville, Michigan 49454
Phone # - 231-757-9366

 

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday - By Appointment

For Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Click Here

Staff: Larry J. Protasiewicz, P.E., Mason County Drain Commissioner
e-mail: lprotasiewicz@masoncounty.net

Mary Jo Gronevelt, Chief Deputy/Administrative Assistant 
e-mail: mgronevelt@masoncounty.net

Eric Buter, Soil Erosion Administrator/Drain Maintenance Technician
e-mail: ebuter@masoncounty.net

Scott Hansen, Drain Maintenance Technician
e-mail: sbhansen@masoncounty.net

The Mason County Drain Office and the SESC Administrator are responsible for administration of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, Part 91, as established by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA451, as Amended. This act is designed to keep the soils and sedimentation of the State of Michigan from being deposited into Michigan's lakes and streams. Permits are required for earthwork within 500 feet of a lake or stream and/or for projects exceeding 1 acre in size.

SESC Permit Fee Schedule

SESC Before You Begin

SESC Site Plan Check List

SESC Site Plan Worksheet

SESC Contractor Letter of Authorization

SESC General Requirements and Standards

SESC Permit Application Information

SESC Permit Application