International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Past Events

The IECA Annual Conference and Expo brings together the industry’s most innovative minds in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industry. Attend this one-of-a-kind conference to connect with thousands of colleagues, engage in cutting-edge educational sessions while earning professional development hours and access one of the largest expo halls in the industry.

Conference and expo for the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industry

Don`t miss the world`s largest soil and water event coming to Reno, NV in February. EC09 features world-class education taught by the field`s experts and the industry`s premier exhibit hall featuring the latest in erosion, sedimient control and storm water technology from over 160 exhibitors. At EC09, you will also have the unique opportunity to meet other professionals from your industry anf form new connections that you can rely on throughout the year. Register today!

The six part Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) series will take place every Wednesday from April 9 – May 14, 2008. Taught by Jimmy Eanes, CPESC-IT, CESSWI, the series will address regulations, safety, documentation, & BMPs. For those interested in taking either the CPSWQ or CESSWI certification exam, information about the approval process please contact us.

The Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) series offered Fridays, April 4-18 & continuing May 2-16, 2008, will be taught by Eric Bernsten, PH, CPESC, CPSWQ , a technical lead on the Construction General Permit for the CA State Water Resources Control Board.

In order to properly design a stream, you must understand and measure geomorphic parameters within the project reach, have a thorough understanding of the watershed and must verify that the designed stream will transport sediment without significant aggredation or downcutting of the existing channel bed. This course is a must, if you want to: •learn the indicators of stream instability, •know what data to collect and how to analyze it, •and develop construction details and specifications.

Learn enough basic theory on wind erosion to understand how to select practical methods for controlling airborne soil particles generated from both wind (saltation) and mechanical (road traffic) sources. WEPS will be used to demonstrate the relative effectiveness of alternative control methods and to illustrate the relative risk of soil loss in different climates. Bring your laptop computer and work along with the instructors.

EC06 will be in Long Beach, California. Come to the beach and ocean to find out the best solutions available for the storm water and erosion control industry. The program will consist of two days of training courses and two days of the expo and technical sessions. Pack it in as you visit with people from all over the country and world to discuss the best management practices and novel problem solving techniques. California is the largest state for IECA chapter members. Come on out to see what innovative ideas and techniques they are using in solving some of the greatest erosion and storm water problems. Stay an extra day or two to take in the warm inviting sunshine, a cruise to Catalina Island or an adventure to Disneyland. Visit the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau online to find out more ways to make this business trip a pleasureable one.