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EPA To Hold Listening Sessions on Potential Revisions to Water Quality Standards Regulation
Potential revisions include strengthening protection for water bodies with water quality that already exceeds or meets the interim goals of the Clean Water Act; ensuring that standards reflect a continued commitment to these goals wherever attainable; improving transparency of regulatory decisions; and strengthening federal oversight. The public listening sessions will be held via audio teleconferences on August 24 and 26, 2010, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm EDT. EPA expects to publish the proposed revisions to the water quality standards regulation in summer 2011.

Obama Issues Executive Order for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts and the Great Lakes

EPA Develops Free Software to Secure Nation's Water Supply

EPA Issues New Guide to Improving Stormwater Management Local Streams, Chesapeake Bay to Benefit

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National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Opinion on the EPA's Effluent Limit Guidelines
More >>   AGC Explores New Federal Rules for Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites, Provides In-Depth Q&A Analysis What do YOU think?

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Stevenson Supply Shares Recent Updates
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IECA member Kim Nordby has joined Stevenson Supply as office administrator with responsibility for the firm's new accounting system. Nordby has more than fifteen years experience in construction office management. In more news, Stevenson will be providing materials to North Bay Construction for a 50,000 square foot, mechanically stabilized earthen wall for the next phase of the Highway 101 widening at Cotati. North American Green, the world's leading manufacturer of erosion control products, has designated Stevenson Supply as its new Northern California distributor, covering territory from Merced to the Oregon border. Call 707-575-3335 for more information on these developments.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honors Louisiana Coastal Restoration Team
The New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recognized the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study Program team for their efforts in helping protect and restore the Louisiana coastal plain, the largest expanse of coastal wetlands in the contiguous United States. The LCA team is a large-scale effort by the New Orleans District and the state of Louisiana to study and implement projects to restore the rapidly disappearing Louisiana coastline through a combination of freshwater diversions off the Mississippi River, barrier island restoration and marsh creation. Michelle Boudreaux and Travis Weiss of PBS&J's Metairie, Louisiana office were among the recipients of the recognition in New Orleans. More >>.

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Book Your Room Today for EC11
EC11 will be held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. Check out all the features and amenities and book your room today! IECA's special rate of $159.00 is now available.

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Inspired by the explorers who searched for the fabled Seven Cities of
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Gold, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort celebrates the character and traditions of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. Here, palm-shaded courtyards and Spanish-style haciendas create the perfect climate for business and pleasure. You can soak up the sun at a five-story Mayan pyramid that towers over an elaborate themed pool area, or indulge in the flavors of Mexico, the Caribbean and South America at Maya Grill. Conveniently located in Disney's Animal Kingdom® Resort area, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is a stone's throw from all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, championship golf and Disney entertainment districts.
Special Features: Three themed villages surround a beautiful,15-acre lake; La Vida Health Club, massage, tanning; themed feature pool plus three quiet pools; sand volleyball court; bicycle rentals; watercraft rentals; nature walk; hair salon; business center; Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) access throughout convention center and lobby common areas, in-room high speed Internet access; Access to championship golf courses.
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Rooms: All Guest rooms have two queen-size beds or one king-size bed, flat-screen LCD television with swivel stand, high-speed Internet access, built-in refrigerator, ceiling fan, coffee maker and in-room safe; Guest room amenities include I-home clock radio and docking station, telephone with separate data port, ergonomic work desk and chair, hair dryer, iron with ironing board and vanity area with sliding privacy doors. Book Today>>

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Featured Speaker - Alex Zimmerman
Alex Zimmerman, CPESC, CISEC, CESSWI will be teaching two
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courses at EC11: Advanced Inspection and Construction Site Sampling & Turbidity Reduction. Alex brings more than 15 years of large scale construction experience to erosion and sediment control training. From large disturbance, linear and single family construction to restoration and emergency landslide repair, his experiences add to informative trainings on real world compliance issues for construction site operators, inspectors and designers. Alex has been recognized by associations and agencies for his professional course preparation and delivery. Awarded IECA's Educational Achievement Award for 2009, Alex continues to keep up to date and present the latest information. Course participants learn how to control costs, prevent erosion, protect water quality and comply with permit requirements in an positive, proactive, profitable manner. More details on Alex's courses and many others will be available soon!

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IECA Mountain States Chapter FasTracks Tour & Social: August 12 in Denver, CO

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Mid-Atlantic Chapter 17th Annual Conference, Workshop & Trade Exposition - "NTUs and You": September 21-22 in Front Royal, VA. Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Erosion Processes and Control: September 24, IECA Online Webinar, Noon Central

V Iberoamerican Congress on Erosion and Sediment Control: October 13-15 in Panama, Panama. Hosted by the IberoAmerican Chapter

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Do You Have a Vision? Board Nominations Due August 13
IECA's success as an organization is due to the commitment, energy and expertise of our volunteers, including those who serve on the IECA Board of Directors. Serving on the IECA Board is both challenging and rewarding, and it requires a significant commitment; however, it is one of the most exceptional learning experiences a person can have. If you are interested in running, please submit your nomination no later than close of business, Friday, August 13, 2010. For more details, please contact IECA Executive Director Russ Adsit at russ@ieca.org. Click here for details and to download a nomination form >>.

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