In This Issue
Drag and Drop: RFP Database, Fire Protection Recommendations, Free Design Manual, EPA Public Input, TMDL Website
Members in the News: Bubnick Retires, StormPro Max, KriStar, CETCO
IECA News: New IECA Staff, Get More for Less at EC10, Photo Contest, Free EPA Webcast
Chapter News: Soil Erosion in China, Chapters Elect Board Members
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Drag & Drop
Request for Proposals Database
The Request for Proposals Database has been created to facilitate the
submission and sharing of competitive bidding business opportunities
between organizations and contracting firms/independent contractors.
Drought and Fire Protection Landscape Recommendations from the California Landscape Contractors Association
Free Hydraulic Design Manual Download
This 451-page manual provides procedures recommended by the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for analyzing and designing effective highway
drainage facilities.
EPA Seeks Public Input on National Enforcement Priorities Through Online Forum
The public will be able to provide feedback through
the EPA Web site until December 1, giving them a forum to submit ideas
for EPA to consider for new areas of enforcement focus.
EPA Launches Bay TMDL Web Site
The US Environmental Protection Agency's Mid-Atlantic region announces
the launch of a website dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL).
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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Members in the News
Bubnick Retires After 25 Years of Service
After 25 years of federal service, 22 with the Environmental Protection Agency in
Seattle, WA and Denver, CO, member Steven Bubnick is looking forward to retirement. During his career, Bubnick worked on implementing the Clean Water Act and
the Safe Drinking Water Act. He has a Masters of Science in Geology,
specializing in Surface Processes. For the EPA, he worked as an Environmental
Scientist, Geologist, Hydrogeologist and Investigator. He also was involved with construction management, working as an advisor on some Superfund sites and most recently worked on the Jordan River restoration for the Midvale Slag
site in Midvale, Utah. He also worked with 2 EPA attorneys and a Senior Manager
to develop what the EPA-HQ now calls the Good Samaritan plan for mine site
restoration.
With more time on his plate, Bubnick is eager to serve as the Mountain States Chapter's newly-elected president. "I think we are at a point in the development of IECA
that the Chapters can really make a difference. The Mountain States Chapter is
one of the largest Chapters in terms of membership within IECA, and I want to bring
something back to the members. We are having a Membership Appreciation Night during our December Conference on December 9, 2009. We will have drinks and appetizers in a
social setting that is free for all members, the IECA HQ staff, and all
conference attendees. This is the Chapter Board's way of saying Thank
You to all our members and attendees." Bubnick explained that the Chapter also has been working closely with IECA staff to provide a greater array of
educational opportunities.
"These kinds of activities make this a very
special time to be a member of IECA and the Mountain States Chapter. It's going to be exciting!"
StormPro Max, Inc, Launches New Website
StormPro Max, Inc., a national leader in stormwater compliance tracking software, has launched a newly
redesigned and rebranded website. The new and improved
features of the website include a navigation bar that facilitates searches; a Resources section which
provides pertinent state specific regulatory information through stormwater
links and resources; a product comparison chart allowing individuals to easily
determine which solution(s) provides the necessary features to meet their
needs; and industry pages to provide specific information for varying
industries. View the web site and see complete press release.
KriStar Enterprises Introduces POD Water Management System
KriStar Enterprises, Inc., is keenly aware that today,
Low Impact Development (LID) regulations are pushing for advanced water
management technology that will preserve environmental quality and mimic the
pre-development watershed hydrology of the site.
KriStar's POD Water Management System does all
this and more.
The POD system
combines recognized LID methodologies with a modular design that provides
simplicity, flexibility and reduced construction and maintenance costs.
CETCO Remediation Technologies Acquires Distribution Rights for Tensar International's Triton® Marin
"CETCO is pleased to expand our portfolio of sediment remediation
products and technologies with the addition of the Triton Marine
Mattress System, in conjunction with our Reactive Core Mat product, to
offer a broader range of sediment remediation solutions that will meet
the growing needs of the environmental remediation industry," said
Chuck Hornaday, CETCO Group Manager.
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IECA NEWS
New Staff Join the IECA Family
Rich Harter comes to
IECA with a strong background in association management, marketing and meeting industry
experience. Rich is the Assistant to IECA Executive Director Russ Adsit, and as such, works closely with and
supports initiatives taken on by Russ. Rich will spearhead programs such as sponsorship, advertising, exhibit sales and group discounts for members through development of affinity programs. Rich lives in Loveland, Colorado, has been married to wife Maureen for 27 years and has two grown children, Dan and Laura.
Holly Nicholson is IECA's new Education Coordinator, working directly with Jimmy Eanes, IECA's Education Director. She will be the "go to" person for questions regarding IECA's education programs. Holly will manage  all EC10 courses and will work to make sure all of IECA's presenters have ample assistance with presentation submittals, course logistics and course material delivery. Holly is originally from North Carolina and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Her employment background includes Business Operations, Technical Support, and she has owned her own massage therapy company as well. Holly now lives in Denver, Colorado and was introduced to E & SC and Stormwater Management though her brother and several friends.
Attendees Get More for Less at EC10IECA's Environmental Connection 2010
(EC10) conference will be hosted at the beautiful Hilton Anatole hotel, and IECA has arranged some special deals for attendees:
- Free internet in the guest rooms.
 - 50% discount on parking ($8.00).
- 10% discount at all shops.
- From now until January 22, you will enjoy special rates of $149.00
plus tax per night.
- Call 214-761-7265 or book online now. Hotel & Travel Page >.
Check out our web site often for the latest details on EC10>. Exhibit Space is more than 50% sold out! Details here >. IECA's Photo Contest is Your Chance at Fame - 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. The contest is FREE - so send in those pictures! Photo Credit: Technology in Action photo by Thomas Carpenter, Erosion Tech LLC, shows transition mats installed on a sand levee to stop wave erosion. The installation
survived two major flood events in 2008.
Submittal Guidelines Here >. Winners from the 2009 Photo Contest >
Free EPA September Watershed Academy WebcastStarting Thursday, September 10th, "Introduction to Water Quality Standards," is the second in a series of EPA Webcasts on the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Webcast will highlight the three major components of state and tribal water quality standards such as designated uses, water quality criteria, antidegradation and will include a case study of how one state is working to strengthen its WQS program. The Watershed Academy is now offering a certificate to everyone who attends at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of the Webcast. To register, visit http://www.epa.gov/watershedwebcasts. Back to top |
Chapter Updates
Soil Erosion in China Presents Urgent Problems: Proposed China Chapter Hosts Event to Help Find Solutions
By Tony Chu, IECA's China Ambassador
China's Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) Minister Chen Lei, announced that "eroded soil amounts to 4.5 billion tons every year, and 24 million hectares of affected arable land needs to be improved immediately. The MWR reports indicate economic losses brought by soil erosion account for 2.25 percent of [China's] gross domestic product every year."
China's major newspaper, Xinhua News, published a nationwide
government research report revealing that almost 40 percent of China's
territory, or 3,569,200 square kilometers of land, suffers from soil erosion. It
showed 1.61 million square km of land is suffering from erosion by water and
1.96 million square km is being eroded by wind. "China has a more dire situation than India, Japan,
the United States, Australia
and many other countries suffering from soil erosion," the News agency
quoted from the report.
To curtail
the environmental devastation built up through decades of weak policy
implementation and uncontrolled pollution, China is committing an unprecedented
amount of resources and investments. This trend will create opportunities for
both domestic and international organizations and experts. In part hosted by the proposed China Chapter of IECA, the Shenzhen Environmental Protection Industry Development Forum Nov. 3-4 in Shenzhen, China will explore the opportunities and solutions available. For more details, please contact Tony Chu or Doug Wimble.
Chapters Elect Board Members
Congratulations to these members who have been elected or re-elected to their Chapters' Board of Directors:
Western Chapter
New officers are as follows: Craig S. Benson, President; Dennis M. Ariza, Technical Vice President; Jane Ledford, Administrative Vice President; Chris A. Marr, Secretary; Peter McRae, Treasurer. See the website for a complete listing of Board members and Ambassadors >.
Pacific Northwest Chapter
Building on the Chapter's past successes, an interim Board of Directors has been appointed to bring new ideas, opportunities and  life into the Chapter: Carol Davis - President; Dan Macias - Vice President; Stephen Fowler - Treasurer; Becky Gauthier - Secretary; Sam Lamont - Alaska Rep; James Kay - British Columbia Rep and Russ Paton - Board Member. This interim Board will serve until a formal election can be held.
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IECA Appreciates Its Cornerstone Members
 
 
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Upcoming Events
Great Rivers Chapter Meeting/Board of Directors Meeting: September 10 in Nebraska City, NE, USA.Green Infrastructure Workshop: September 11 in Olathe, Kansas, USA. Sponsored by the US EPA.CPESC Exam Review Course and CPESC Exam: September 17-18 in Franklin, TN, USA. Hosted by the Southeast Chapter of IECA.Northeast Beaches Conference: September 21-23 in Woods Hole, MA, USA. Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of IECA.Mid-Atlantic Chapter's 16th Annual Conference: September 22-25 in Timonium, MD, USA.Technology Transfer Seminar: September 22-24 in Marlboro, Massachusetts, USA. Sponsored by the US EPA.CESSWI Review and Exam: September 28-29 in Richfield, OH, USA. Co-hosted by the Great Lakes Chapter of IECA.Visit Calendar of Events |
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