Media Center

Media releases from IECA are made available on this web page as they are issued.

IECA’s Role in the Media

Because IECA is a non-profit educational organization rather than an advocacy group, we give the media unbiased and impartial information so they can present all the facts to their readership. We have quick access to a wide range of current, sound scientific and policy information addressing a variety of issues. We can also connect media representatives with top leaders in the field of erosion.

Contact

For more information or to be added to our media release distribution list, please contact:

Laura Felux, IECA Marketing Manager
International Erosion Control Association
3401 Quebec St., Suite 3500
Denver, CO 80207 USA
Phone: 303-640-7554
Fax: 866-308-3087
Email: laura@ieca.org

Archive of Media Releases

2013 Media Releases
June 4, 2013	Strong Joins International Erosion Control Association Region One Team Nicolle Strong
April 23, 2013	The International Erosion Control Association Celebrates Earth Day Earth Day Volunteers Voluneers Gathering Trash
March 29, 2013	Christopher Neumann Named as 'Environmental Connection 2013 Presenter of the Year' by International Erosion Control Association
March 25, 2013	Call for Submissions for Environmental Connection 2014
February 21, 2013	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2013 Board of Directors Officers
January 15, 2013	IECA Names Environmental Achievement and Contractor of the Year Winners
January 7, 2013	IECA Gears Up for Environmental Connection 2013 Conference
2012 Media Releases
November 16, 2012	Felux Joins International Erosion Control Association Region One Team
November 8, 2012	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2013-2016 Board of Directors
October 16, 2012	IECA (Region One) Rolls Out New Professional Plus Membership Category
September 19, 2012	IECA Accepting Nominations for 2012 Awards of Environmental Excellence
August 8, 2012	IECA Announces Winner of Most Distinguished Technical Paper Award for 2013
July 27, 2012	IECA (Region One) Applauds the Congressional House and Senate Agriculture Committees Commitment to Conservation
July 19, 2012	Fetherolf Joins International Erosion Control Association (Region One) Team Joanna Fetherolf
June 25, 2012	IECA Introduces New Mentorship Program for Members
May 16, 2012	IECA Announces Winner of Presenter of the Year for 2012 Barry Fagan
April 10, 2012	Calendar of Events Item: Call for Submissions for Environmental Connection 2013
April 5, 2012	IECA Introduces Four New Educational Tracks
April 4, 2012	IECA Honors Chapters for Outstanding Achievements at EC12 Mountain States Chapter Board members The Pacific Northwest Chapter meeting. Photo courtesy Alex Zimmerman Pacific Northwest Chapter Board members Alex Zimmerman and Jolyn Hollingsworth. Photo courtesy Alex Zimmerman
March 23, 2012	IECA Chapters Realign to Better Serve Members
March 16, 2012	SOIL Fund Raises over $1,500 at IECA's Environmental Connection 2012
March 13, 2012	IECA Announces Winners of Awards of Environmental Excellence Banora Point Upgrade Alliance Barry Fagan Dave Anderson and Dani Miller Gerry Hester Greg Ewanitz Kent Stevenson Stoney Wright Tom Carpenter Wesley Donald
2011 Media Releases
November 30, 2011	IECA Announces Launch of First-Ever Podcast Series
October 18, 2011	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2012-2015 Board of Directors Ron Faucher Phil Handley Gustavo Salerno Note: Please download the pictures above by right-clicking on them and selecting "save target as" in order to view them.
October 14, 2011	Environmental Connection 2012 Registration Now Open
Septemeber 30, 2011	IECA Now Accepting Nominations for 2011 Awards of Environmental Excellence
Septemeber 23, 2011	IECA Now Accepting Entries for 15th Annual Photo Contest
August 3, 2011	IECA Enhances Member Benefits with Free Webinar for Members Only
July 27, 2011	IECA Calls for Nominations for 2012 Board of Directors
June 22, 2011	IECA Announces Winner of Presenter of the Year for 2011 Barry Fagan
June 8, 2011	IECA Membership Votes to Accept Proposed Regionalization Plan
May 17, 2011	IECA Provides Extensive Online Tool for Industry with Erosion Professionals Marketplace
March 30, 2011	Calendar of Events Item: Call for Submissions for Environmental Connection 2012 (EC12)
March 17, 2011	IECA Honors Chapters for Outstanding Achievements Doug Wimble (Australasia) Rebecca Kauten (Great Rivers Chapter) Craig Metzgar (Mid-Atlanic Chapter) Stephanie Dreiling (Mountain States Chapter) Pete Hanrahan (Northeast Chapter) John Slupecki (Southeast Chapter) Chris Marr (Western Chapter) Note: Please download the pictures above by right-clicking on them and selecting "save target as" in order to view them.
March 15, 2011	IECA Announces Winners of Awards of Environmental Excellence Hume Highway Woomargama Alliance Doug Wimble, CPESC Rich McLaughlin (North Carolina State University Departments of Soil Science and Biological & Agricultural Engineering) Jason Lederer, CPESC, LEED AP David Todd, CPESC Dwayne Stenlund, MS, CPESC, CPRM Note: Please download the pictures above by right-clicking on them and selecting "save target as" in order to view them.
March 4, 2011	IECA Announces New Board of Directors Positions
2010 Media Releases
November 3, 2010	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2011 Board of Directors Beth Chesson Julie Etra Tom Williams Note: Please download the pictures above by right-clicking on them and selecting "save target as" in order to view them.
October 22, 2010	IECA Announces University Partners Program
October 20, 2010	IECA Career Center Joins Environmental & Engineering Networks
October 15, 2010	EC11 Registration Now Open
September 29, 2010	IECA Calls for Nominations for 2010 Awards of Environmental Excellence
August 25, 2010	IECA's Facebook Community Reaches 500 "Likes"
July 13, 2010	IECA Remembers Dunlap as a Leader and a Scholar Sherri Dunlap
June 17, 2010	IECA Announces Winner of Presenter of the Year for 2010 Dwayne Stenlund
June 14, 2010	Industry Pioneer Al Nitta, CPESC, Passes Away on Memorial Day Al Nitta
June 9, 2010	ESCN.tv Webcasts and Archives Now Available on IECA Website
May 3, 2010	IECA Completes "SWPPP It or Sweat It" Online Training Course for TAB
April 2, 2010	IECA Completes Training Modules for Walmart
March 18, 2010	Calendar of Events Item: Call for Presentations for Environmental Connection 2011(EC11)
March 15, 2010	International Erosion Control Association Joins the Constant Contact Business Partner Program
March 5, 2010	IECA Chapters Recognized for Excellence in Educating & Serving Members Beth Chesson (Southeast Chapter) Rick Morse (Australasia Chapter) Charles Riling (Mid-Atlantic Chapter) Thomas Wells (Great Rivers Chapter)
March 3, 2010	IECA Announces New Board of Directors Positions
March 1, 2010	IECA Forms Partnership with ESCN.tv
February 25, 2010	IECA Announces Winners of 19th Annual Awards of Environmental Excellence Mark Hunter Gustavo Salerno Ted Sherrod (NCDOT)
February 1, 2010	IECA Forms Partnership with ReadyTalk
January 26, 2010	IECA Announces Partnership with Texas Association of Builders
2009 Media Releases
November 9, 2009	IECA Calls for Nominations for Awards of Environmental Excellence
November 4, 2009	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2010 Board of Directors Sandy Mathews Brock Peters Charles Riling, Jr.
September 22, 2009	Environmental Connection 2010 Registration Now Open
July 9, 2009	IECA Announces New Dates for Environmental Connection 2010 (EC10)
July 6, 2009	International Erosion Control Association Renews Partnership with EnviroCert International, Inc.
April 23, 2009	Johnson Named Administrative Vice President of IECA Board of Directors Lee Johnson
April 13, 2009	IECA Announces Training Program Partnership with Wal-Mart
March 25, 2009	IECA Announces New Chair of the Professional Development Committee Shirley Morrow
March 19, 2009	IECA Chapters Recognized for Industry Contributions
March 10, 2009	Gauthier Resigns from IECA Board of Directors Lee Johnson
February 20, 2009	IECA Announces Winners of Awards of Environmental Excellence Julie Etra Sam Lamont Alex Zimmerman
February 19, 2009	IECA Announces New Board of Directors Positions
2008 Media Releases
November 5, 2008	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2009 Board of Directors Becky Gauthier Phil Handley Rick Morse
October 13, 2008	New Offerings at EC09 to Help Attendees "Survive"
August 15, 2008	IECA Announces New Staff Members Photos are available by right-clicking and saving the image to your desktop. Georgina Zynda Nia Hamilton Gwen Ingram-Thompson Katie Kiaha Jimmy Eanes
July 2, 2008	IECA Announces McCullah's Board of Directors Resignation Photos are available by right-clicking and saving the image to your desktop. John McCullah, CPESC Sandy Mathews
May 27, 2008	IECA Headquarters Moves to Denver, Colorado
March 14, 2008	IECA Provides Online Certification Review Courses
March 12, 2008	Call for IECA Technical Program Proposals
February 13, 2008	IECA Announces Winners of 17th Annual Awards of Environmental Excellence Photos are available by right-clicking and saving the image to your desktop. Environmental Achievement Award: North Carolina Inventor Honored for Excellence in Controlling Sediment at Construction Sites Photo: J. Warren Faircloth Excellence in Technology Award: Colorado Engineer Honored for Excellence in Erosion Control Photo: Laura Girard Most Distinguished Technical Paper Award: South Carolina Erosion Control Researcher Honored for Technical Paper about Product Performance Testing Sustained Contributor Award: Colorado Water Resources Engineer Honored for Contributions to the Erosion Control Industry Photo: Paul E. Clopper, PE Contractor of the Year Award: California Contractor Honored for Excellence in Controlling Erosion at Construction Sites Photo: Alfred T. Nitta, CPESC Educator of the Year Award: Texas Civil Engineer Honored for Service as an Educator in the Regional Erosion Control Industry Photo: Andrew Johnston, CPESC
February 07, 2008	IECA Chapters Recognized for Industry Contributions
2007 Media Releases
December 18, 2007	IECA Announces Creation of International Charitable Fund
December 17, 2007	IECA Provides Online Training for CPESC, Inc.'s New Inspector Certification Program
December 13, 2007	IECA Names International Associate Editor for Environmental Connection Magazine Photo: Rick Morse (high resolution) Photo: Rick Morse (low resolution)
November 28, 2007	IECA Announces Chambers' Board of Directors Resignation Photo: Claudia Chambers
November 8, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2008 Board of Directors
November 1, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Teams with CPESC, Inc. to Provide Online Storm Water Quality Certification Exam Review Courses
October 2, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Announces New Executive Director Photo: Russell Adsit, FASLA
September 4, 2007	EC08 Keynote Speaker Chad Pregracke Shows One Person Can Make a Difference Photo: Chad Pregracke on a barge
September 4, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Brings Stormwater Pollution Prevention Education to Albuquerque
August 23, 2007	IECA Announces Board of Directors Candidates
August 10, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Webinar Series Addresses Stream Restoration Using Natural Channel Design
July 26, 2007	Ninger Brings International and Construction Industry Experience to IECA
June 11, 2007	Calendar of Events Item: Environmental Connection 2008, Annual Conference and Expo of the International Erosion Control Association
June 4, 2007	IECA to Unveil New Magazine, Environmental Connection, in October
May 29, 2007	IECA Teams with CPESC, Inc. to Provide Online Erosion and Sediment Control Certification Exam Review Courses
Apr 26, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Executive Director to Resign at End of June Photo 1: Ben Northcutt
Apr 26, 2007	International Erosion Control Association's Government Relations Blog Gains Popularity
Apr 9, 2007	Six Tips for Saving Soil and Preserving Water Quality Photo 1: Sediment washing into drain Photo 2: Fiber rolls installed Photo 3: Silt Fence with a coconut fiber blanket installed at a housing development — Photo by Westwood Landscape Contractors
Apr 5, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Launches New Web Site
Mar 23, 2007	International Erosion Control Association Launches New Career Center
Mar 2, 2007	Call for Environmental Connection 2008 Technical program Proposals
Feb 1, 2007	Technical Paper Describing Method for Predicting Erosion of Forest Roads Recognized for Excellence in Erosion Control
Feb 1, 2007	California Erosion Control Expert Wins International Award for Work in Erosion and Sediment Control Industry
Jan 23, 2007	Providers of Regional Education Earn Recognition
Jan 18, 2007	Publication written by New South Wales Environmental ScientistHonored for Excellence in Controlling Erosion and Sediment at Construction Sites
2006 Media Releases
Nov 21,2006	IECA Embraces Green Building Trend, Adds New Conference Focus
Nov 16,2006	EC07 Workshop Gives Contractors a Competitive Edge
Nov 2,2006	IECA Identifies Problems with Proposed Stormwater Reform
Nov 2,2006	International Erosion Control Association Announces 2007 Board of Directors
Sept 14, 2006	New Training Option for Erosion Control and Stormwater Professionals Cost Effective, Convenient
Aug 15, 2006	IECA Director Killed in Helicopter Crash
July 27, 2006	IECA Announces Position on U.S. Stormwater Management
June 20, 2006	IECA Draws Line Between Natural and Human Accelerated Erosion
Apr 11, 2006	Local Agencies Team With International Organization to Improve Water Quality in Harpeth River
Apr 11, 2006	IECA's Muddy Water Blues Field Day Returns to Franklin, Tennessee
Apr 6, 2006	IECA Becomes National Environmental Education Week Partner
Mar 17, 2006	Technical Paper Describing Ability of Plant Roots to Strengthen Soil Earns Recognition for Excellence in Erosion Control
Mar 10, 2006	Research on Green Steep Slope Stabilization Method Honored for Excellence in Erosion and Sediment Control
Mar 9, 2006	Alabama Natural Resources Conservationist Wins International Award for Work in Erosion and Sediment Control Industry
Mar 8, 2006	City of Charlotte Program Honored for Excellence in Controlling Erosion at Construction Sites
Mar 6, 2006	Morrow Donates to Scholarship Fund
Jan 24, 2006	IECA's Accepting Abstracts for 2007 Technical Program
Jan 19, 2006	IECA Announces Member Get A Member Contest Winners
Jan 3, 2006	EC06 Experts to Identify Business Opportunities for Hurricane Relief
2005 Media Releases
Dec 8, 2005	IECA Conducts Storm Water Workshop in Spanish
Oct 14, 2005	International Erosion Control Association Announces New Board Members
Oct 11, 2005	IECA Announces International Scholarship Recipients
Sept 7, 2005	International Erosion Control Professionals Respond to Hurricane Katrina
Aug 30, 2005	IECA 3,000 Members and Growing
Aug 15, 2005	IECA Announces Board Candidates
Aug 15, 2005	IECA Domestic Scholarships
Aug 1, 2005	Rick Granard Fund to Re-Launch With New Purpose
June 29, 2005	Avoid NPDES Fines
June 16, 2005	IECA's Member Get A Member Contest in Full Swing
June 3, 2005	Erosion Control Careers Start Here
April 20, 2005	IECA Initiates Market Study
Feb 23, 2005	East Ryde’s Doug Wimble elected IECA President for Second Term
Jan 31, 2005	Georgia Property Developer Honored for Controlling Erosion at Construction Sites
Jan 19, 2005	Technical Paper Describing Design of Montana Stream Restoration Project Earns Recognition for Excellence in Erosion Control
Jan 12, 2005	Virginia Soil Conservationist Wins International Award for Work in Erosion and Sediment Control Industry
Jan 12, 2005	Design Manual for Environmentally-Friendly Streambank Erosion Control Wins International Award
Jan 12, 2005	San Antonio Water Quality Program Honored for Excellence in Erosion and Sediment Control
2004 Media Releases
Dec 14, 2004	Powerhouse partnership aims to help the construction industry manage storm water and compliance issues
Oct 6, 2004	Risk Management Strategy Elevates the Erosion and Sediment Control Profession
Oct 1, 2004	Contractors Can Master NPDES Compliance Issues by Attending Dallas
Sept 23, 2004	EC05 Offers Timely Education for Managing Environmental Risk
May 26, 2004	Gulfport Field Day Offers Practical Training in Erosion and Sediment Control Techniques
May 5, 2004	IECA Membership Elevates the Erosion and Sediment Control Profession
April 28, 2004	Memphis Field Day Offers Practical Training in Erosion and Sediment Control Techniques
Jan 8, 2004	IECA Event Focuses on Ways to Avoid Hefty Environmental Fines