Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs — Services

BMPs, or best management practices, are products, systems, and methods used to prevent erosion, capture sediment, and protect stormwater during construction. Common examples include sediment logs, rock bags, erosion control blankets, turbidity curtains, inlet protection, dewatering bags, flocculants, and concrete washout containment. The right BMP depends on site drainage, soil conditions, slope, water flow, and regulatory requirements.

In erosion control, BMP stands for Best Management Practice. It refers to a selected practice or product used to reduce soil loss, manage sediment, improve water quality, and keep construction activity in compliance with environmental expectations. BMPs can be temporary or permanent and may include blankets, mats, filters, containment bags, sediment barriers, and water treatment products.

Coleman Moore Company supplies a range of BMP products, including rock bags, sediment logs, turbidity curtains, turf reinforcement mats, erosion control blankets, dewatering bags, filtration tanks, flocculants, inlet filter protection, and concrete washout bags. The team also provides product analysis, strategic site evaluations, cost-benefit review, design assistance, and installation consultation to help customers choose appropriate materials.

Choosing the right BMP starts with site conditions: soil type, slope, drainage patterns, discharge points, expected water volume, project duration, and maintenance access. Coleman Moore Company helps evaluate these factors and compares product options for performance, cost, constructability, and regulatory fit. This guidance is especially useful when multiple BMPs must work together across a jobsite.

They are related but not identical. Erosion control blankets are commonly used to temporarily protect exposed soil while vegetation establishes. Turf reinforcement mats are generally used where higher flow, steeper slopes, or longer-term reinforcement is needed. Coleman Moore Company can help compare both options based on channel conditions, slope severity, soil stability, and long-term performance requirements.

Yes. Dewatering BMPs help remove sediment from pumped water before discharge. Coleman Moore Company supplies dewatering bags, filtration tanks, and flocculants for projects where water must be collected, treated, and released responsibly. These products can support cleaner discharge, reduce sediment movement, and help crews manage water quality during excavation, drainage, and long-term dewatering work.

Yes. Coleman Moore Company provides product recommendations and material quotes for erosion and sediment control, water quality, soil amendments, geosynthetics, and related project needs. Customers can share project details such as location, requested service type, start date, and comments. The team reviews the information and responds with practical product guidance and material support.

Coleman Moore Company is headquartered in Des Moines and supplies geosynthetic, erosion control, and sediment products throughout Iowa. The team works with contractors, engineers, municipalities, developers, DOTs, DNRs, architects, and regulatory agencies across the state. Support may include material recommendations, design-stage input, cost-benefit analysis, and installation consultation depending on project requirements.