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Extra erosion control measures are required starting in October

The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.

Updated October 6, 2025 11:45 am News article

Erosion control on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

City of Portland lauds impressive results in erosion control and prevention

Portland Permitting & Development expresses appreciation to customers who, since Feb. 1, achieved 99 percent compliance with the City’s updated erosion control requirements.

August 13, 2024 11:30 am News article

This photo shows temporary barriers in place to control erosion on a construction site.

Reverse pay dirt: Avoid erosion control fines

Learn how you can ensure your ground-disturbing construction project complies with erosion control requirements and avoids penalties.

February 12, 2024 3:15 pm News article

This photo shows temporary barriers in place to control erosion on a construction site.

New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites

Changes are coming to reduce erosion control inspection wait times, and deliver timely enforcement, to ensure soils and sediment remain on-site.

Updated September 15, 2023 9:30 am News article

Erosion control on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

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