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The countdown is on for IECA 2026
January 19th, 2026
IECA 2026 is just weeks away. This year’s Annual Conference and Expo, March 1-4 in Fort Worth, Texas, brings together erosion, sediment control, and stormwater professionals for education, field-based learning and connection across the industry. There’s still time to register and add-on special events. Check out the agenda: View the full agenda and plan your […]
Webinar – Working in waterways – January 22
January 6th, 2026
Photo courtesy of IECA. The International Erosion Control Association will be hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. CST January 22. Construction work within waterways can be challenging to keep in compliance with multiple permits and regulations due to overlapping boundaries, confined work spaces and complex treatment systems. By understanding the different permit types and how […]
IECA issues call for 2026 webinars
November 21st, 2025
The International Erosion Control Association is now accepting abstracts for its 2026 Webinar Series. Share your expertise with the IECA community through a 60-minute case study, workshop or panel discussion presented live on the IECA eHub. Topics within IECA’s four education tracks will be considered, with priority given to: Erosion and sediment control Extreme weather: […]
Registration open for IECA Annual Conference & Expo
October 27th, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2026 IECA Annual Conference & Expo, March 1-4, 2026. The 2026 show will be hosted at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, featuring four days of education, field tours, networking and an expo featuring the latest in erosion, sediment control and stormwater management. Early bird rates are […]
Webinar – Ecologically Sound Solutions to Coastal Restoration – June 19
June 6th, 2025
The International Erosion Control Association will be hosting a webinar at 3 p.m. EDT June 19. Coastal erosion threatens the stability of our shorelines, endangering ecosystems, communities and local economies. This talk introduces ecologically friendly, nature-based solutions that move beyond traditional hard infrastructure like seawalls, which can harm coastal environments. Drawing from real-world examples from […]
IECA accepting submissions for upcoming conferences
April 24th, 2025
IECA is soliciting submissions for upcoming regional conferences and the annual conference. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a first-time presenter, this is your opportunity to showcase your work, exchange ideas with industry peers and contribute to the future of erosion and sediment control, stormwater management and related fields. Abstracts are now being accepted for […]
Webinar – Restoration of Streams in the Midwest – Dec. 13
December 11th, 2023
The webinar– Restoration of Streams in the Midwest – will take place Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. EST. It is presented by Jonathan Koepke, CEPSC, LEED-AP, and vice president and general manager of ENCAP, Inc. The webinar will be moderated by Ryan Alltop of ENCAP and you can register here. Streambank and bed […]
IECA webinar – Getting The Most From Your IDDE Program – Nov. 9
November 3rd, 2023
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is presenting the webinar - Getting The Most From Your IDDE Program – on November 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST. It is presented by Heather Buck, CPSWQ, CPMSM, CESSWI, CISEC, of Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC; and you can register here. Many regulated communities struggle with how to […]
IECA August webinar series – August 22 and 23
August 21st, 2023
The International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) August webinar series starts August 22 1 p.m. MT with Part One: Before the Storm - Permitting Your Industrial Site for Stormwater Discharges. The webinar is presented by Julie Morelli, P.G., REM, CPESC, CESSWI and you can register here. If you are unable to attend you can sign up and […]
The importance of soil resources: Overlooked and undervalued?
January 19th, 2023
“The thin layer of soil covering the earth’s surface represents the difference between survival and extinction for most terrestrial life.”1 This quote demonstrates the vital importance of soils to human existence, by delivering multiple goods and services to all of society. These soil-dependent benefits include agricultural production (e.g., food, fiber, fodder and biofuels), water storage and […]