Ruth Bateman, Dakota Keene and Emily Latta       Introduction       The control of erosion and sedimentation from construction activities is vital to the protection of the surrounding environment, particularly the watershed the site is located in. In order to successfully control these it is necessary to instate a system of Best Management Practices or BMP's that target each stage of the erosion process.       The first state of a BMP involves minimizing the potential sources of sediment from the outset by limiting the extent and duration of land disturbance, and protecting surfaces once they are exposed.       The second stage involves controlling the amount of runoff and its ability to carry sediment by diverting incoming flows and impeding internally generated flows.       The third stage entails retaining sediment that is picked up on the project site through the use of sediment-capturing devices.       All three of these stages can usually be carried out using a combination of structural and vegetative practices. There are also many new products on the market designed to effectively carry out these practices.       This report will cover the BMP requirements, enforcement, and a general list of components.