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 >.
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Exhibit Space is more than 50% sold out! Details here >.

"Environmental Connection is the only national show that we attend. It keeps us in touch with the market." -- Mark Forse, JMD Company


Showcase Your Best (or Worst!) Work in the Annual Photo Contest - Entries Due Dec. 31
IECA's Annual Photo Contest is an opportunity to gain visibility and share your accomplishments (or bloopers!) with the erosion and sediment control community. Entries will be displayed on the website and enlarged to be showcased at EC10 in Dallas, Texas, where voting will take place and ribbons will be awarded.The contest is FREE - so send in those pictures! Photo Credit: 3rd place 2009 Technology in Action category - Submitted by: Luiz Lucena, Deflor Bioengenharia, Brazil; Photographer: Elanie Beirigo

Submittal Guidelines Here >.
Winners from the 2009 Photo Contest >


Request for Articles on Survival Tips
One of the benefits of being a member of IECA is to network with and learn from peers who have figured out how to be successful in a down economy. In fact, an upcoming issue of IECA's member's only magazine will be devoted to this topic, featuring articles and stories provided by members on how to survive and thrive in today's business climate. If you are willing to share your story or to write an article, please contact the Environmental Connection Editor, Meg Tully, at meg@ieca.org. Articles on any topic from members are welcome at any time: Case Studies, Research, Viewpoints - Environmental Connection is your chance for a byline!
Author Guidelines Here >.


NPDES Overview Course for Permitees
Now available online, the EPA is offering segments of its very popular "NPDES Permit Writers' Course." The live training is a five-day course covering the key elements of NPDES permit development. The Web-based presentations are useful for those who have not attended a live course but wish to become familiar with important concepts of the NPDES permit program. The first installment of this web-based training, "Establishing Water Quality-Based Effluent Limitations in NPDES Permits" is now available at http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/outreach/training/pwtraining.cfm. Additional training materials will be posted to the site in the coming months. Questions or comments should be directed to David Hair in EPA's Water Permits Division at 202-564-2287; email: hair.david@epa.gov.

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