Wetland, Streambank, and Shoreline Restoration

This educational track encompasses the focused, intricate and detailed work of restoring and enhancing the waters of our oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. Topics would include wetlands restoration technology, stream restoration and beach & shoreline stabilization.

Area of Focus

Avoidance & Minimization Techniques

Mitigation Techniques

Pre-Construction Data Collection

Plant Selection

Control of Dominating/Unwanted Plant Species

Banking

Regulatory Requirements

Monitoring & Maintenance

Post Construction Stormwater Practices

Wetland, Stream Bank, & Shoreline Restoration Track Committee Members

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