Pocatello Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC)

Resources and City of Pocatello requirements to prevent pollution, especially sediment, from leaving construction sites.

Training and Certification

• Training Schedule @ ISU
• Certification Card Application

Templates

• ESC Narrative (for Site Specific & Special Site Permits) (PDF)
• Self-inspection template (PDF)

Policies

• ESC Ordinance
• ESC Policy (PDF) – Updated October 2020
• Revegetation Policy (PDF) – Updated October 2020

Resources

Erosion and Sediment Control Guides

• Idaho BMP Field Guide (PDF)
• City of Pocatello Revegetation Guide (PDF)
• Portneuf Valley Stormwater Design Manual (PDF)

Additional Landscaping Resources

• Pocatello Tree Guide (PDF)
• Recommended Street Trees for Pocatello (PDF)
• Drought Tolerant Grasses (PDF)
• Waterwise Landscaping (PDF)
• Local Sources (PDF)

Federal Construction General Permit

• eNOI
• Low Erosivity Waiver

Useful Contacts

• Science and Environment Division: 208-239-6983 or 208-234-6518
• Development Engineering Division: 208-234-6228
• Building Department: 208-234-6158