Guidance document for use by construction site operators to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan in order to receive NPDES permit coverage for stormwater discharges.

Developed by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, this one-page document lists pollutants that may be found at construction sites.

Lists common construction site pollutants and which practices they are associated with.

Describes best practices for controlling the flow of concrete washout water at construction sites.

Describes the benefits of using baffles (sediment traps and basins) for erosion and sediment control.  Outlines different types of baffles and their uses.

Operated by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Web Soil Survey compiles and presents soil data and maps.  Containing data for more than 95% of the counties in the country, the Survey is an authoritative source of soil information.

Describes the impacts of erosion on construction sites and ways it can be controlled.

Outlines state minimum standards and specifications for erosion and sediment control.

Adaptable templates that can be used in the field when inspecting stormwater practices, as required by EPA's Construction General Permit.