In This Issue
Drag and Drop: Water Quality Standards Module, EPA Video Contest Winners, NetDMR, REAP Report, Wetland Erosion Research, Conservation in Mexico
Chapter Updates: Vote by July 22 for Western Board, South Africa National Conference, Mountain States New Board Members
IECA News: New Dates for EC10, Board Nominations Due Aug. 3, IECA Renews Partnership with Envirocert International, Inc., Fred Fisher Annual Donation
Members in the News: American Excelsior Releases New Software, PROFILE Offers Enhanced TRM Product Line, PBS&J Sustainable Design Initiative, Environmentally Sensitive Geosynthetic from TenCate
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Drag & Drop
New Online Water Quality Standards Academy "TMDL" Module
The Water Quality Standards Academy Online (WQSA Online) has posted its second Basic Course Supplemental Topics Module, Listing Impaired Waters and Developing TMDLs. The new online module addresses the identification and prioritization of impaired or threatened waters by states and tribes, and the development of pollutant loading analyses with a focus on meeting the state's/tribe's water quality standards.
EPA Video Contest Winners Inspire Stewardship
EPA Network Discharge Monitoring Reports (NetDMR)
NetDMR, which stands for "Network Discharge Monitoring Reports," is a web-based electronic reporting tool that Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted facilities can use to submit their monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMR). These reports certify whether permit holders are in compliance with their discharge standards. NetDMR is now available to facilities in the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, and the Gulf of Mexico (offshore rigs).
Report Outlines Environmental Benefits of REAP
The
Resource Enhancement and Protection tax credit program (REAP) annual report, program guidelines and applications are available at www.agriculture.state.pa.us/REAP.
Research Shows Soil Type Plays Larger Role in Wetland Erosion Than Plants
WWF, Carlos Slim Foundation And Mexican Government Launch Landmark Conservation Effort In Mexico. Submitted by Julie Etra, CPESC
Drag & Drop features useful resources and news 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 Editor.
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Chapter Updates
Vote by July 22 for Western Chapter Board
 Read candidate statements and cast your vote by following these instructions >. New Board Members will be
announced July 28. There are three (3) candidates for
the Board:
Craig Benson, Patrick Higgins and Peter McRae. Chapter members also can choose to write-in another candidate.
South Africa Chapter Announces Synergism in Erosion Control
The Chapter's national conference will take place August 24-28 in the North West Province of South Africa. For links leading to basic information about the conference, presentation topics and to sponsor, click here >.
Mountain States Welcomes New Board Members
The Chapter welcomes Ron
Whiteman and Scott Holzer as members to the General Board for the 2009-2010
year, and Zane L. Fross as the new Wyoming State Representative. Final board
positions will be assigned soon. Visit the Mountain
States Chapter  web site at www.msc-ieca.org for more details on current
Chapter events, updates and volunteer opportunities.
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IECA NEWS
IECA Announces New Dates for Environmental Connection 2010 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 conference. More here >.
IECA Board of Directors Nominations Due Aug. 3It's
that time of year again when IECA is looking for innovative and
enthusiastic members that have the vision to help lead IECA to new
levels of success. If this sounds like you, please consider running for
the Board of Directors. As a Board member, you have a direct say in
shaping not only the future of IECA, but also of the erosion and sediment control industry as a whole. Click here for complete details on the nomination process >. If you are interested in serving and have questions, please contact Executive Director Russ Adsit at email: russ@ieca.org.
IECA Renews Partnership with EnviroCert International, Inc. EnviroCert International, Inc. provides oversight and direction for the Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) and Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) certification programs. More here >.
$500 Annual Donation Helps Support ProgramsIECA would like to thank the estate of deceased member Fred Fisher and the Erie Community Foundation for its annual donation of $500 to support IECA's programs. Fisher was a past member of IECA and its Mountain States Chapter. His estate has generously donated $500 to IECA for the past 5 years. Back to top |
Members in the News
American Excelsior Releases NEW ErosionWorks® Version 9.1 Rainfall and Channel Erosion Analysis and Design Software
With the introduction of ErosionWorks Version
9.1, users now have a program that will take them from project information to a
comprehensive report with optional estimated material quantities and budgetary
information.
Profile® Offers Enhanced Enkamat® TRM Product Line
Profile Products is pleased to
announce that wider Enkamat®
Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) are now available. Profile also announces a new hydraulic mulch
additive, TriFloTM, a
proprietary blend of hydrocolloid tackifiers, that significantly improves performance
characteristics of Profile's wood and wood-cellulose blends of hydraulic mulch
products. More here >.
Briones Heads Up New Sustainable Design Initiative at PBS&J
PBS&J is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Sustainable Building
Design group headquartered in the firm's Orlando, Florida office. The group is a national
practice providing a dedicated project management team to guide clients through
the process of building for U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED®) certification, energy modeling, and building
commissioning.
TenCate Introduces Environmentally Sustainable Drainage Geosynthetic
TenCate™ Geosynthetics introduces Mirafi® MiraGreen™ D for site
drainage applications for engineers and architects committed to designing
environmentally sound projects.
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