The Summer construction season has finally begun! There is a lot of exciting work as new construction jobs are starting up again. Many highways, public works, commercial, environmental and other projects have started up, or are getting ready to start. Additionally, new bridge or culvert replacement projects are ramping up, which means that water quality in creeks and waterways will be monitored during any in-water work.

During the summer season, stormwater management becomes somewhat easier on construction projects. With the bulk of rain behind us, the focus shifts away from erosion control and stormwater runoff monitoring. Yet, this doesn't mean that construction stormwater compliance ends. In fact, it gets busier in other ways. More jobs equal more juggling of crew and activity on more projects going on at once. So don't forget about your dry season stormwater permit compliance!

Here are some things that you need to think about on your projects:

**Number 1:**

Have your SWPPP in place ahead of time

**Number 2:**

Get a good QSP to monitor the jobsite at minimum weekly

**Number 3:**

Secure your Stormwater Construction General Permit WDID Number

All the same types of sediment control Best Management Practices (BMPs) are still required during summer, just like they are in winter. This includes perimeter control such as silt fence or fiber roll, protection of inlets, and track-out control measures such as sweeping and/or rock entrances. Dust control and solid and liquid waste management need also to increase. Stockpile protection during windy days and periods of inactivity also is still required. Also, your QSP still needs to come to the job site at least weekly to monitor for permit compliance.