Permanent Best Management Practices (BMPs) are employed to prevent or minimize erosion and sedimentation before, during, and after soil and vegetation disturbance. BMPs serve to compensate for land development within the Tahoe Basin. The appropriate BMPs for a site will depend on the site's characteristics; including slope, soil type, and present condition, as well as the use of the site. For instance, BMPs for a large commercial area with a parking lot will be quite different than the BMPs for a campground or a residential dwelling.