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International Stormwater Best Management Practices Database
The website features a database of over 300 BMP studies, performance analysis results, tools for use in BMP performance studies, monitoring guidance and other study-related publications. Submitted by Jennifer Keyes
Initiative Releases Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes
Sustainable Sites Initiative released the nation's first rating system for the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings. View the reports >. In conjunction with the release of the reports, the Sustainable Sites Initiative invites projects to apply as a pilot project to test this rating system. More details here >.
EPA Testing Environmentally Friendly Parking Lot Concepts
EPA is testing a variety of permeable paving materials at its Edison, N.J. facility. Learn more about stormwater management by viewing the EPA's official Stormwater Program web pages >.
EPA Proposes to Extend Stormwater Construction Permit
View the EPA Construction General Permit website >.
EPA Administrator Announces Plan to Retool Clean Water Enforcement Program
Read about the Action Plan >.
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Members in the News
Members Elect 2010 Board of Directors
IECA's membership voted to re-elect Sandy Mathews and Brock
Peters, CISEC to the 2010 Board of Directors. Joining Mathews and
Peters is new Board member Charles
Riling, Jr. (pictured right). Riling will begin his term in February alongside fellow Board
members Mike Chase, CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI; Julie Etra, CPESC; Ron
Faucher, CPESC; Philip Handley, REM, CPESC; Lee Johnson, CPESC; Sandy
Mathews; Rick Morse, CPESC, CPSS, CEnvP; Brock Peters, CISEC; and Tom
Williams, CPESC. Read the full news release >.
PBS&J
Forester Creek Project Wins American Public Works
Association's 2009 Environmental Project of the Year Award
The city of Santee, CA now
benefits from increased flood protection for a 1% annual chance storm; an
attractively restored creek with native habitat and improved water quality; and
invigorated economic development of the area. Learn more about the project >.
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EC10 NEWS
Nominations for Awards of Environmental Excellence
Due December 3
Members - This is your chance to be recognized for the outstanding work you do! IECA is calling for nominations for its 19th annual Awards of Environmental
Excellence. This year's program features two new award
categories: Organization of the Year and Young Professional of the
Year. IECA also will honor a Sustained Contributor and Industry
Professional of the Year during its awards program at Environmental
Connection 2010 (EC10) February 16-20, 2010. The deadline to submit a nomination is December 3, 2009. More details >.
EC10 Registration Booklet Now Available Online The Environmental Connection 2010 registration book is now available for you to
download from IECA's
website. In an effort to  reduce direct mail waste and the annual
conference's environmental impact, IECA has elected to reduce the number of
physical registration books it is sending this year. The book and registration
form have both been made available in an electronic format. Should you wish for
a physical copy to be mailed to you, please click here and complete the online
form. Download the registration book here (10 MB .pdf) >. Download the registration form here (492 KB .pdf) >. Don't wait! Fall is the
best time to register and secure your seat in the full-day courses with the
earlybird pricing. The early registration deadline is December 4th.
Win a Complimentary Upgrade to a
Garden Hospitality Suite!When you book your hotel stay at the Hilton Anatole for
EC10 under IECA's room block, you will automatically be entered into a drawing
to be upgraded to a Garden Hospitality Suite. Click here for details and contest rules >. From now until January 22, you will enjoy special rates of $149.00
plus tax per night at the beautiful Hilton Anatole Hotel. Call 214-761-7500 or book online now. Hotel & Travel Page >.
EXHIBIT SPACE is almost sold out! Details here >. THANK YOU SPONSORS! IECA thanks our Premier Sponsors Profile Products and ScourStop, our Sponsor Partner Western Excelsior and our Supporting Partner Stormwater Solutions. Interested for your company? Contact Rich at rich@ieca.org.
Show Off Your Best Shots - Entries Due Dec. 31IECA'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: Taken by Kurt Kelsey, American Excelsior Co., depicting a road bed washed away by flood waters in Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA taken in September 2008.
Submittal Guidelines Here >. Winners from the 2009 Photo Contest >
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Chapter Updates
Southeast Chapter Offers EC10 & Academic Scholarships
Three scholarships of $1,000.00 will be awarded by the SE-IECA
to provide funds to assist three members in attending EC10 in Dallas, TX for special training needs. Application deadline is Nov. 20. More details >. March 19 is the deadline for 2 $1500 scholarships for students considering a career in a field related to sediment and erosion control. More details >. Apply online >.
Nominations Due November 16 for Australasia Chapter Board
Three positions currently are open for the Chapter's Board of Directors. For more details, please contact IECA Australasia at Ph: +61 2 4677 0901 or email: admin@austieca.com.au.
Northeast Members Elect New Board
 Congratulations to the following members who were elected to the Chapter Board of Directors: Pete Hanrahan, president (pictured right); Rick Fritschler, vice president; Andrea Wright, secretary; Joe Koziell, treasurer. Gene Ambroziak (New York) and Brandon Faneuf (Rhode Island) were elected as state representatives for their respective states. The Board thanks outgoing president Christine Odiaga for 4 years of outstanding service.
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IECA Appreciates Its Cornerstone Members
 
 
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Upcoming Events
CPSWQ Exam and Exam Review: November 12-13 in Mansfield, OH, USA. Sponsored by the US EPA and the Great Lakes Chapter of IECA.Construction Site Stormwater Management Workshop: November 13 in Redding, CA, USA. Co-Hosted by the Western Chapter of IECA.ESC Metro Vancouver 2009: November 18-19 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of IECA.Saving Soil By Design: Low-Impact Development: November 18-19 in Lincoln, NE, USA. An IECA Live Event with the Great Rivers Chapter of IECA. More on the IECA Live Program.Mountain States Chapter Meeting: December 9-10 in Denver, CO, USA.Visit Calendar of Events |
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