Streams and Water Protection Programs
EPS is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Baltimore County's aquatic resources with several programs as described below.
Capital Program and Operations - Watershed Restoration
The Capital Program and Operations Section within EPS is responsible for the following:
- Shoreline Enhancements and Protection/Living Shorelines
- Water Quality Retrofits and Conversions
- Stream Stabilization and Restoration
- Waterway and Stream Complaint Investigation
- Maintenance and Inspection of Public Storm Water Management Ponds
- Waterway Dredging Program
- Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Monitoring Program
- Derelict and Abandoned Boat Program
- Waterway Clean Shores Program
Environmental Impact Review
The Environmental Impact Review Section within EPS is responsible for the following:
- Environmental Resource and Regulation Review Compliance
- Review of Building Impacts within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area
- Review of Building Impacts to Wetlands, Streams and Forests
- Determination and Compliance within Wetland, Stream and Forest Buffer Laws
Ground Water Management
The Ground Water Management Section within EPS is responsible for the following:
- Soil Percolation Test Approval
- Onsite Sewage Disposal System Design and Repair
- Well Permitting
- Domestic Well Portability Certification
- Groundwater Contamination Investigations
- Residential Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal and Abandonments
Inspection and Enforcement
The Inspection and Enforcement Section moved to the Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections in February 2012. They are responsible for the following:
- Sediment Control Inspection and Enforcement During Active Construction
- Drainage Complaint Investigations During Active Construction
Stormwater Engineering
The Stormwater Engineering Section within EPS is responsible for the following:
- Review of Storm Water Management Plans
- Review of Grading Plans
- Inspection of Privately Owned Storm Water Management Facilities
Sustainability
The Sustainability Section within EPS is responsible for the following:
- Environmental Education Programs/ Green Schools
- Tree-mendous Maryland Program
- Intergovernmental Program Coordination
- Reservoir Watershed Agreement
- Coastal Zone Management
- Forest Resource Research, Policy and Sustainability
- Master Plan /CZMP Coordination
Watershed Management and Monitoring
The Watershed Management and Monitoring Section within EPS is responsible for the following:
- Watershed Planning
- NPDES Permit Coordination
- Illicit Connections to Storm Drains
- Research Grant Coordination
- Watershed Monitoring
- TMDL Coordination
- Chesapeake Bay Program Tributary Strategy
Revised March 7, 2012
