Latest US Regulatory News & IECA Member Updates

May 2011 E-Update

In This Issue

Regulatory Updates: EPA Solicits Public Comment on CGP, Waters of the US Proposed Guidance, CA Assembly Bill 1210, Soil Erosion Far Worse in America's Farmlands and more

Members in the News: IECA Says Goodbye to Patrick O'Shea, Tensar Acquires MSI, FINN Launches New Website, Student Seeks Summer Internship, Update Your Info By June 29

IECA News: Drive Business Your Way By Advertising, SOIL Fund Joins iGive.com, Share Your Expertise at EC12

Regulatory Updates

EPA Solicits Public Comment on Permit to Reduce Stormwater Discharges from Construction Sites
FREE Construction General Permit (CGP) Webcast on Tuesday, Clean Water Logo

May 24 from 1:00 to 3:00pm Eastern to discuss the proposed CGP. There will be time dedicated to answering questions posed from the webcast participants. To register for this free webcast, go to www.epa.gov/npdes/training. Public comment period ends May 25 on the extension of the 2008 CGP to January 31, 2012.

Waters of the U.S. Proposed Guidance
Public comment period ends May 18. Depending on the outcome, this guidance could play a significant role in future SWPPP design and watershed-based LID strategies. A careful review of this guidance is important to cities and towns, because the final guidance could increase a city's permitting costs or the mitigation expenses associated with discharging pollutants into local rivers and streams. What are the key points of the legislation, and what does this mean for IECA members? Click here to read a summary graciously provided by IECA Great Rivers Chapter Board member Rebecca Kauten >>

California Assembly Bill 1210 Under Consideration
The bill can potentially change the way those who hold professional certifications in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater arenas are able to function on the job site. Read the Erosion Control Journal editorial and Blog >>; Analysis of the Bill >>
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New Strategy Promotes Use of Green Infrastructure for Environmental & Economic Benefits

Obama Affirms Commitment to Clean Water

Soil Erosion Far Worse Than Reported In American Farmlands, According To New Report

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Members in the News

IECA Says Goodbye to Patrick O'Shea

In the last E-Update, we were saddened to report that member

Patrick O'Shea passed away on April 3, 2011. In this issue, we have additional information for members to contact his family. Patrick was vice president of Natural Environmental Reclamation Concepts, Inc. in Hanover, MI, an IECA and Great Lakes Chapter member since 1984 and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. Patrick's daughter, Denise O'Shea, also an IECA member, can be reached at PO Box 2, 229 W. Allen St., Hanover, MI 49241. Patrick's wife can be reached at PO Box 100, Hanover, MI 49241. A guest book can be signed online as well - please click here >>.

Tensar Announces Acquisition of Mulch and Seed Innovations, LLC

Tensar International recently acquired Mulch and Seed Innovations, LLC (MSI). The combination of Tensar International and MSI supplements an industry-leading portfolio in soil reinforcement, stabilization and, now, hydraulic erosion control and vegetation establishment. More >>

FINN Corporation Launches New Website

FINN, a world leader in the manufacturing of landscape and erosion control equipment, has relaunched www.finncorp.com, with a fresh, innovative look at the Finn equipment and material lines. More >>

Student Seeks Summer Internship

Student of environmental engineering at the Colorado School of Mines is seeking a paid summer internship opportunity with a member company based in Colorado with work pertaining to river restoration or other post-construction land restoration work. Student is available June 6 - August 15 and will consider work out of state if lodging is available. Please contact Miles Blair at email: mblair@mymail.mines.edu or call (970) 404-0779.

MEMBERS - Update Your Info by June 29: Please remember to make sure your contact information is correct for our print version of the annual Membership Directory. All changes to your contact information must be made by June 29. To double check your information, please go to our website at www.ieca.org and log in as a member. Then go to the Edit My Profile button on the right hand side of the screen.

Remember that if you are an IECA member, we will feature your news and updates for FREE in our E-Update. So send us your happenings and photos, so you can have your chance in the spotlight! Please send to meg@ieca.org.

IECA News

Drive Business Your Way By Advertising

Advertising in the IECA Membership Directory and the July edition of Environmental Connection is the perfect way to get more exposure for your company. Ad sales close June 13. For more details, please contact Rich Harter at rich@ieca.org. Ad Rate Sheet Here >>

Share Your Expertise at EC12

It's not too early to start thinking about presenting at EC12 in Las Vegas, NV Feb. 26-29, 2012. Submittals are encouraged for full and half day classes as well as one hour presentations. Intermediate and advanced courses and presentations are highly encouraged. Abstracts are due May 27. For the complete schedule, click here >>. Can't attend EC12? Then consider showcasing what you know by writing an article for IECA's members-only publication, Environmental Connection. Click here for more details >>

SOIL Fund Becomes Part of iGive.com - Shop and Give at the Same Time!

If you've never heard of it, iGive.com is a site where you can shop your favorite stores and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to a specific cause. There are hundreds of shopping sites here, including Quill for office products and everything from shoes to hotels to furniture. The list of stores clearly identifies what percentage will be given to the cause. There is no cost to those signing up to use it. So register and shop today, and please be sure to select the SOIL Fund as your cause! Get started today by clicking here >>.