erosion control News
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IECA announces new dates for Environmental Connection 2010 conference
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has moved the dates for its Environmental Connection 2010 (EC10) conference. The conference will now begin on February 16, 2010 and continue through February 20, 2010. The commencement of conference activities is two days later than originally planned due to the NBA All-Star Game which will be held in Dallas during the original dates of the ...
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IECA announces training program partnership with Wal-Mart
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has recently finalized details to partner with the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, to create an online version of its stormwater training program. The custom-created program IECA will be developing for Wal-Mart will be a first for the Association. IECA views this effort as the first of many in creating individualized content for the public ...
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Great performance comes from articulated concrete blocks
Whenever you are planning out a construction project, you need to take into account the potential for erosion to occur. Without doing this, not only could you risk sacrificing the quality of the soil on the construction site, but you also risk damaging properties around the site and causing irreparable damage to the local environment. All of this could result in your being slapped with some ...
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How to Protect Slopes and Embankments from Erosion?
Embankments and slopes are highly susceptible to soil erosion. Given the fact that they can cause really serious damage to life and property, one cannot help but rely only on high quality erosion control products. This is where Soil Stabilization Innovations (SSI) comes into the picture. Since its inception more than 20 years ago, SSI has been delivering world leading services with their in-house ...
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EPA Hosts a Municipal Wet Weather Stormwater Conference with the International Erosion Control Association
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and the IECA Southeast Chapter are hosting a two-day conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 18 and 19, 2014. The primary focus of the event will be management of the MS4 function within the EPA southeastern region. State sessions for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, ...
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New Offerings at EC09 to Help Attendees “Survive”
Environmental Connection (EC09), the annual conference and expo of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), is the world’s largest soil and water event. Over 2000 attendees and 160 exhibitors will connect in Reno, Nevada, USA, February 9-13, 2009. World-class education, the largest expo hall of its kind and new networking events: EC09 will help businesses survive and even thrive in ...
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Joint Projects Help Manitoba Lead the Way in Emerging Bio-Composites Markets
NORMANDY, France - Premier Greg Selinger announced here today the government is supporting development of joint projects that will see increased flax production and fibre processing in Manitoba, as well as new research and development that will make the province a North American leader in the bio-composites industry. "Manitoba is a major flax production centre and we are looking ahead to new ...
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FINN Rolls First Tier 4F Large Tank HydroSeeder Into California
Fairfield, OH (July 20, 2016): FINN Corporation, the leading manufacturer of hydroseeding and erosion control equipment in North America, has introduced the first ever large tank HydroSeeder® with a CARB Compliant, Tier 4 Final Diesel Engine. The new machine is powered by a Cummins QSB 4.5 liter diesel engine and meets the state of California’s emissions standards for diesel powered ...
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Erosion control conference
From February 20-23, Granite Environmental, LLC, will be getting down and dirty with erosion control at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. This local company, specializing in erosion and pollution control product solutions, will be attending the world’s largest soil and water event: The International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) 11th Annual Conference, Environmental Connection, ...
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Salvadori for Rubberosion
Salvadori Partners with Rubberosion and The State of Colorado to tackle massive end of life tyre dilemma Salvadori Solutions for Rubberosion Rubberosion Inc. is the USA’s leading provider of value-added end use rubber products for stormwater and erosion control. Its business began with a vision to find a solution to Colorado’s scrap tyre problem, which was large tyre dumps, one ...
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Press Release - Recycling Demonstration of Airlift Separator
Originally posted: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 7:52pm Okaloosa County News Release Media Note/Photos: Demo process photo; plastic extracted in demo; erosion control logs Okaloosa County Recycling Division Hosts Recycling Demo Okaloosa County Recycling hosted several Florida counties for debris separator equipment demonstrations on Wednesday, June 24. Three companies provided ...
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IECA announces winners of 17th annual awards of environmental excellence
The International Erosion Control Association is proud to announce the winners of the 17th annual Awards of Environmental Excellence. The awards recognize excellence in technology, research, education and practices as they pertain to the erosion, sediment control and stormwater industries. Environmental Achievement Award J.Warren Faircloth, JW Faircloth & Son, Hillsborough, N.C., for the ...
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Tensar Erosion Control Technology brings vegetated bank benefits to suds surface water control schemes
Increased local authority investment is required to improve water courses and surface drainage for water control and flood alleviation, following Government SUDS initiatives. As an alternative to hard stone and concrete finishes, Tensar International’s proven erosion control technology is creating flow resistant vegetated banks on projects around the UK and in Europe. Tensar’s ...
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IECA announces winners of 18th Annual Awards of Environmental Excellence
On Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the 40th conference and expo of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), the presentation ceremony of the Awards of Environmental Excellence was held. For the past 18th years, IECA has recognized the industry’s best by awarding persons and projects epitomizing the principles of environmental excellence. Awards are only given to the highest quality ...
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Okaloosa County News/Press Release – Recycling Demonstration
Okaloosa County Recycling Division Hosts Recycling Demo: Okaloosa County Recycling hosted several Florida counties for debris separator equipment demonstrations on Wednesday, June 24. Three companies provided demonstrations on how to extract plastic and fines (fines is a material used for top soil like in flower beds or lawns), from processed yard waste, creating compost material for reuse and ...
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Designing with damaged land
A citizens’ guide to reclaiming abandoned mine sites ecologically Written by Scott R Campbell. You can read the original story in MIT News A new website will be launched in September at waste2place.com that provides a layman’s portal to a wealth of information about the reclamation of abandoned mine sites in the United States. Designed for activists in communities with deserted ...
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Singhal Industries' Geotextile Mat: The Key to Sustainable Coastal Development
Wisconsin, USA, 2023-May-13 — Singhal Industries Pvt. Ltd. is revolutionizing coastal protection with their Geotextile Mat, a durable and effective solution for erosion control and stabilization. This innovative product is made from high-quality materials and designed to withstand harsh coastal environments. Learn more about how Singhal Industries is leading the way in coastal protection. ...
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IDB approves US$22 million loan to Bolivia for storm drainage in La Paz
The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a US$22 million concessional loan to Bolivia for a program to improve storm drainage in La Paz. “The goal of the program is to help improve the quality of life in the city of La Paz and reduce human losses and property damage caused by severe storms,” said IDB Team Leader Coral Fernández Illescas. “The Storm Drainage Master ...
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Environmental heroes dig deep for erosion control solutions
It’s opening day for exhibits and erosion control solutions at Environmental Connection ’11. Granite Environmental has joined thousands of fellow environmental heroes in the fight for erosion control. For the next two days participants will dig into talking and sharing technologies and techniques. The tried and true method of erosion control is vegetation, which Granite Environmental ...
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Announcing 6-Session Sediment & Erosion Control Master Class Online Series with Best-Selling Author, Jerald S. Fifield
Join industry expert and bestselling author Jerald S. Fifield, Ph.D., CISEC, CPESC and Tina R. Evans, PE, CISEC for an advanced 6-part online and on-demand master class and workshop series April 18th – May 25th (0.9 CEU / 9 PDH) exploring the ins and outs of effective sediment and erosion control plan design and review. Register today for discounted early bird pricing ...
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