Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook
A comprehensive overview of stormwater and wastewater collection methods from around the world, written by leading experts in the field. More Information.

Engineering Use of Geotextiles
Free manual provided by the Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force, TM 5-818-8/AFJMAN 32-1030, Engineering Use of Geotextiles,
July 20, 1995.

ISRIC - World Soil Information Database
Since its beginning in 1966, ISRIC - World Soil Information has built up a collection of more than 20,000 articles, country reports, books and maps with emphasis on the developing countries. Explore the Web Site.

EPA Information on the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
The 2009 Act specifically includes $7.22 billion for projects and programs administered by EPA. These programs will protect and promote both green jobs and a healthier environment. EPA Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations
Book written by David R. Montgomery. He outlines how our modern agricultural practices, and even ancient ones, such as tilling the soil, are causing the erosion of soil across vast stretches of the earth.

Drag & Drop features useful resources provided by members for members and others concerned about erosion and sediment control. If one of these resources is of particular interest to you, just "Drag & Drop" the web link into your Favorites folder or Bookmark it for later reference. If you know of a resource that makes your job easier and would like to share, please send your web links to Meg Tully.

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IECA Announces Winners of 18th Annual Awards of Environmental Excellence
The presentation ceremony of the Awards of Environmental Excellence was held at EC09 last month. For the past 18th years, IECA has recognized the industry's best by awarding persons and projects epitomizing the principles of environmental excellence.

Julie Etra, CPESC, was recognized with the Sustained Contributor Award. This award recognizes those who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the erosion and sediment control industry. Etra, principal of Western Botanical Services, Inc., a consulting firm located in Reno, NV, has been an active member of IECA since 1988, and has been involved with IECA's governance since 1996. Etra had this to say about the honor, "I was surprised and flattered given the other recipients, and I will continue to work hard to deserve such an honor."

Sam Lamont, CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC and Alex Zimmerman, CPESC, were recognized with the Educational Achievement Award. This award is given to an outstanding individual or program that has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in natural resource conservation and environmental protection through delivery of effective erosion and sediment control education. Lamont, an Environmental Liaison for the Alaska DOT & PF in Fairbanks, AK, has spent 25 years working in the arctic construction industry. Along with Alex Zimmerman, he was instrumental in establishing the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) training in Alaska beginning in 2006, providing a "qualified person" for NPDES compliance on projects statewide. Zimmerman has been working in the erosion and sediment control industry for 15 years working with stake holders throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska and British Columbia to improve contractors' understanding and awareness of erosion control and the impacts of sedimentation. He is an active member of the Board of Directors of the Pacific Northwest Chapter, serving as the immediate past president. Read the full news release.

ABC's of BMP's, LLC Announces Two New Classes
After many requests by general contracting firms and municipalities, Shirley D. Morrow, President of ABC's of BMP's, LLC is offering two new classes available immediately. The first is a ˝ day workshop entitled "How to Update and Maintain a SWPPP" and the other is a full day class entitled "Post Construction Inspections."

"How to Update and Maintain a SWPPP" provides hands-on training for superintendents and others who are in charge of keeping the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) current and up-to-date. "Post Construction Inspections" is a full day class providing information to MS4 communities on inspecting permanent stormwater controls during the construction project and after to ensure proper construction and maintenance of the controls.

For more information about the classes offered by ABC's of BMP's, LLC, or to schedule a conversation with Shirley regarding your training or consulting needs, please call 816-803-8763 or email: sdmorrow@abcbmp.com. Source: ABC's of BMP's news release

PROFILE Products LLC Recognizes Outstanding Distributor Efforts
Profile held its annual Engineered and Specified Products distributor awards dinner at EC09, taking the time to honor and recognize strategic partners who made things happen throughout 2008. Profile presented eighteen different awards to sales representatives and companies for their efforts over the last year.

2008 award winners included Tony Blatnik with JMD Company as the GreenArmor(TM) Gladiator and Bryan Whiteley with EnCana Energy for being a Trail Blazer for demonstrating innovation in action. JMD Company and ACF West were selected for Most Outstanding Project in the east and west, respectively. And the individual Sharp Shooter awards were given to Cathy Wall of Quality Seeds, Brandon Shaw with ACF Environmental, Dean Kachur from Brett Young, Russell
Chambless of Pennington Seed, Efrain Vega from Agencias Gala, and Lynn Friesner with Reed & Graham. Profile also handed out company awards for Rookie of the Year to Brett Young out of Canada; the Rifleman Award to ACF Environmental for its promotion of the Terra-Tubes® product; Most Rapid Growth was given to ACF West; Agronomic Excellence to Pennington Seed; and Ambassador Awards for International sales efforts to Atlanlusi and Comercial Projar. ACF Environmental was honored as a sustained contributor with the President's Club award. And the top honor of the night went to Watersaver Company Inc. for the Top Gun award as the total sales leader of PROFILE Engineered and Specified Products. Source: PROFILE Products LLC news release

What's New? IECA welcomes news and updates from all of our members. If you have news that you would like included in our Members in the News section, please send your press releases to Meg Tully.

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IECA Calendar of Events
The more you learn, the more marketable you are to an employer. IECA lists the events we hear about on our industry-wide calendar of events. If you are aware of an event that should be posted, please email it to IECA's IT Manager. Check out the calendar often for the latest events in your area.

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