Benefits to Contractors/Developers:

• Increase skill and marketability to clients.

• Develop a thorough understanding of what works and when.

• Be able to troubleshoot your own construction site.

• Protect your resources.

Benefits to Agencies:

• Increase agency effectiveness and efficiency by reducing time consuming and costly enforcement actions.

• Learn side-by-side with the contractors for a consistent approach.

• Be able to communicate effectively with contractors.

• Be more confident that erosion control methods will be correctly installed on site.

Benefits to the Public:

• Water quality is protected.

• Struggles between neighbors and contractors are minimized.

• Growth does not outpace quality of life.