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Members in the News
East Coast Expands Product Offering East Coast Erosion Control of Bernville, Pa., has expanded their offering of erosion products to include GroundControl Hydromulch. The Hydromulch product line is designed to promote vegetation growth while saving time and money. More >>
Central Fiber Acquires SESIECA Cornerstone member Central Fiber LLC, a leading provider of erosion control products, has acquired the business and assets of Southwest Environment Services, Inc. (SES), a manuf  acturing and services company specializing in erosion control products and application. The purchase of SES, based in Tyler, TX, further increases Central Fiber's share in the erosion control market. "The combination of Southwest Environment's management, facilities and products with our established products will provide our customers increased service and value," said Darren Traub, President and CEO of Central Fiber. More >>
Stevenson Wins IECA's Facebook ContestIECA is pleased to announce that the official association Facebook page has passed the 500 "likes" mark. This milestone was celebrated by awarding one Facebook community member with a $25 gift card. IECA would like to congratulate member Kent Stevenson of Stevenson Supply in Santa Rosa, CA for winning the drawing. Many thanks to him for his support as one of our active members. IECA's official Facebook page may be found at http://www.facebook.com/erosioncontrol.
Nominations Due November 1 for
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Awards of Environmental Excellence
The mission of the IECA Awards Program is to recognize outstanding achievements in the erosion and sediment control industry in the following categories: Environmental AchievementSustained ContributorYoung ProfessionalProfessional of the YearContractor of the YearOrganization of the YearTechnological InnovationEducational AchievementOnly current IECA members may nominate an individual, project or program for an award. Nominations must be submitted electronically. Check out complete details on IECA's website >>.
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Events & Education
IECA Roadshow Travels to Nashville - Only $89 for Members Who Register By Oct. 1
IECA and the Southeast Chapter are sponsoring a one-day workshop in Nashville, TN on October 15, 2010. This event is the first of several "roadshow" tours where IECA will work with the local Chapter to present quality education from a national, state and local perspective at an affordable price. The early registration date is October 1 for members, and the fee is $89. The deadline to book the hotel at the special IECA rate is September 15. Complete Details >>
Spend Some Time on the Green at EC11
Spend some quality time with clients and friends at EC11 playing one of the finest public golf courses in the U.S. - Orange County National Crooked Cat Course. The event is Monday, February 21, 2011 and features a shotgun start tee-off at 8:30am. Fee is $600/foursome and includes transportation to/from EC11; green and cart fees; pre-round range ball; complimentary foursome photos; "On the Tee" Box Lunch. To learn more about registering your foursome or to get sponsorship information, contact Rich Harter at rich@ieca.org or 1-800-455-4322.
Featured EC11 Speaker - David Walker, CPESC
Dr. David G. Walker, CPESC, P.Ag., P.Biol., will be teaching the full day course entitled Wind Erosion Control - Theory Into Practice at EC11 in February, 2011. David specializes in land reclamation as a researcher, instructor, consultant, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary. With more than 25 years experience in western and northern Canada and parts of the USA, he has consulted to all levels of government, national and provincial parks, oil and gas industry, electrical power industry, ski industry and non-governmental environmental organizations. Dr. Walker has over 30 years teaching experience at the university level in graduate and undergraduate programs and at the technical level in professional development programs.
EC11 Offers Two Spanish Courses
Also being featured at EC11 this year are two half-day training courses being taught in Spanish. Pablo Garcia-Chevesich  will teach Erosion Processes and Control / Procesos y Control de la Erosion and Luiz Lucena will teach Bioingenieria de Suelos en la Recuperacion de Areas Degradadas y Estabilizacion de Taludes y Laderas.
More details on these Spanish courses as well as David Walker's course will be posted on IECA's website soon. In the meantime, start exploring the EC11 pages now on our website to begin making your plans to attend in Orlando, Feb. 20-23, 2011!
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Cast Your Vote for Your Board By November 1
If you are a valued IECA member, this is your chance to pick those who will lead IECA into the future. There are five candidates for the three open Board positions. To vote, please login as a member first on IECA's website at www.ieca.org and then click here >>. If you have any questions, please call IECA at 800-455-4322 or 303-640-7554.
Maximum Exposure
IECA is pleased to present its new Corporate Partnership Program. This new program recognizes an organization's entire investment with IECA. For even more exposure, great exhibit booth spaces are still available for EC11 in Orlando. To reserve your space as an exhibitor or to explore the Corporate Partnership program, please contact Rich Harter at rich@ieca.org or at 800-455-4322 or 303-640-7554.
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