Erosion and Sediment Control

The educational cornerstone of IECA has long been erosion and sediment control. This wide-ranging track encompasses many of the long-standing technology sections that have been a part of the association's educational offerings. Topics in this track include erosion and sediment control BMPs, SWPPP management, vegetative establishment, wind erosion, slope technology, inspecting, monitoring and maintenance and professional certifications. This track also includes construction stormwater-related business and legal issues.

Certification Courses (CPESC, CEESWI, CISEC, State/DOT/Local Programs)

ELG's

Monitoring and Reporting

Erosion Controls

Velocity Controls

Vegetative Establishment for Construction Sites (Temporary, Permanent, Emergency, Stabilization Techniques, Vegetation Preservation)

Sediment Controls (Sediment Trap Design, Perimeter Controls)

Solid Waste Management

Hazardous Materials

Selection & Maintenance

Mechanically Stabilized Embankments

Cellular Confinement Systems

Rolled Erosion Control Products

Retaining/Gravity Walls

Benching

Serrated Cut Slopes

Soil Bioengineering

Incremental Vegetation (Temporary or Permanent)

Monitoring & Maintenance

Gabions

Sequential Grading Plans

SWPPP Preparation

Hydraulics & Hydrology

RUSLE2

Historic Preservation

Selection & Criteria for Grass & Seed Woody Mixes

Mulches

Tackifiers

Live Plants & Nursery Stock

Fertilizers

Soil Amendments

Application Techniques

Dust Suppression

Wind Erosion Control Methods

Construction/Demolition Controls

Since 1995, my involvement in IECA activities has been pivotal in shaping my second career after retiring from the USDA-NRCS. The technology sessions, networking opportunities, and friendships I've built have been crucial to my success as an erosion and sediment control planner, inspector, and trainer.

Earl Norton, CPESC, CPAg, CCA Auburn, Alabama, USA