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Webcast: Stormwater Questionnaires for Owners/Developers Oct. 14
You must register in advance to attend. Additional information about the questionnaires and the proposed stormwater rulemaking, including copies of the Owner/Developer Questionnaires is here>>.

UC Extension Launches Conservation Tillage Website for Farmers
The new website is designed to arm farmers and ranchers with information that will help them set aside the common conventional practices of annual plowing, disking, ripping and chiseling.
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Obama Signs Executive Order Forming Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
 

EPA Releases New Edition of NPDES Permit Writers' Manual

EPA Issues Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Policy

EPA, DC Showcase Recovery Act Funded Green Roof

Web Clearinghouse of Resources for Lake Shoreland Protection

EPA Officials to Hold Maryland/Delaware "Pollution Diet" Meetings

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Mountain States Chapter Introduces Innovative Project Awards
The Mountain States Chapter of IECA is seeking nominations for itsMountain States Logo 2010 Project Awards. Three projects will be selected for presentation at the 2010 MSC Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado at the luncheon on December 8th, 2010. Nominations due November 5. Conference attendees will vote at the conclusion of the presentations to determine the outcome. The project receiving the most votes will receive the "2010 MSC IECA Project Excellence Award" which will be awarded at the social on the evening of December 8th, 2010. Complete details >>.

Nominations Due November 1 for IECA Awards of Environmental Excellence
The mission of the IECA Awards Program is to recognize outstanding achievements in the erosion and sediment control industry in  eight categories. Only 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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Doug Holmes Rejoins FEDCO Construction, Inc.

Doug Holmes has rejoined FEDCO Construction, Inc., a 100 percentDoug Holmes employee-owned company based in Santa Rosa, CA, as Chief Operations Manager. Holmes has more than 15 years experience in construction management, most recently working as Surface Superintendent for Northbay Construction, Inc. FEDCO General Manager Bill Olmo says, "I am pleased to have Doug back at FEDCO, as he is highly regarded in the building site preparation industry. He is skilled at building and managing large public works projects, and he has excellent communications skills and a reputation for creating strong customer relationships."

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International Conference on Scour and Erosion - November 5-7, 2010 in San Francisco, CA

IECA member Paul Clopper serves on the conference organizing committee for the International Conference on Scour and Erosion. The event has become a respected event in the technical conference calendar for engineers, scientists, decision makers and administrators providing services in the areas of scour and erosion.
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IECA Nashville Roadshow Oct. 15 - Registration Still Available Onsite
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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. Online registration has closed for this event, but you may register onsite. Complete Details >>

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Registration Open for EC11 - Early Registration Deadline Dec. 10

Don't miss your chance to attend industry-leading education, the largest expo of its kind and networking opportunities all at the world's largest soil and water event.
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Pre-conference education
- Courses offered on Sunday and Monday do not conflict with expo hall time or technical sessions. Explore Courses >>Technical Sessions >>

More inclusive pricing
- When you purchase a full-day course on Sunday, Monday or Wednesday, you'll be provided with morning and afternoon breaks and lunch. All conference passes include: access to half-day and 1-hour sessions, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch (included every day you are registered except Monday's Awards Luncheon) and access to EC11's expo hall and grand opening reception.

Don't wait, the fall is the best time to register and secure your seat in the full-day courses with the early bird pricing! The early registration deadline is December 10th.
EC11 Home Page >>; Register Online >>

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Need More Professional Development Hours? Check out IECA's eLearning

eLearning is pre-recorded, web-based training that allows you to learn at your own pace, to suit your personal scheduling needs.
NEW COURSE! A Comprehensive Stormwater Compliance and Inspection Training for Construction Sites: This detailed training is geared towards contractors and sub-contractors. Training modules include: History and Requirements of the Clean Water Act, Basic Stormwater Management, Inspections and Documentation, Phases of Construction Management, Principles of Erosion and Sediment Control, Best Management Practices - Structural Controls, Best Management Practices - Procedural Controls. You will have seven days to complete the 300 minute, 7 module course. PDH=7; Cost=$175.00. Visit www.ieca.org/elearning to view the rest of IECA's eLearning courses. Questions regarding eLearning? Contact Holly Nicholson at holly@ieca.org.

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

Designing for the Future - Great Rivers Chapter Fall Conference and Expo: October 26-28 in Omaha, Nebraska

Pacific Northwest Chapter Erosion and Sediment Control Conference: November 17-18 in Delta, BC, Canada.

Northeast Chapter Board of Directors Voting Deadline: November 18

Northeast Chapter Annual Conference: November 30-December 2 in Concord, New Hampshire


Who Will Lead IECA? Vote for Your Board By November 1
IECA members, 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.

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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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