by Joel | Aug 24, 2026 | Blog
A Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is one of the most important documents on a construction site. It outlines how stormwater runoff will be managed, identifies the Best Management Practices (BMPs) being used, and serves as the roadmap for maintaining compliance...
by Joel | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
When discussing environmental compliance, the terms stormwater and groundwater are often used together. While both involve water quality protection, they refer to very different types of water and often require different management strategies. Understanding the...
by Joel | Jun 24, 2026 | Blog, Education
When people think about erosion control, the main focus is often on the physical Best Management Practices (BMPs) installed throughout a construction site. Silt fence, inlet protection, wattles, and vehicle tracking controls are all examples of erosion or sediment...
by Joel | May 20, 2026 | Blog, Education
Stormwater control measures (CMs), also referred to as Best Management Practices (BMPs), play a critical role in preventing sediment, debris, and pollutants from leaving a construction site. However, simply installing a control measure does not automatically mean it...
by Joel | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog
Stormwater regulations can be complex, but compliance is critical to protect water quality and avoid costly fines. Our goal at Summit is to help you find the best path to compliance. To make things simpler, we’ve outlined below the top ten ways you can ensure...
by Joel | Jan 22, 2026 | Blog
In addition to structural Best Management Practices (as discussed in the previous blog post), we will also discuss the other category that BMPs can fall into: Non-structural. Non-structural BMPs Non-structural BMPs include managing stormwater runoff through land...
