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IECA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo - Call for Abstracts

By Joanna Fetherolf,CMP posted May 08, 2024 11:47 AM

  

Invitation to Submit an Abstract for the 2025 IECA Annual Conference & Expo

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) invites you to submit an abstract for the upcoming 2025 IECA Annual Conference & Expo. Join us from 25 - 28 February for an enriching experience at the forefront of erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management. The IECA Annual Conference serves as the gathering for professionals dedicated to preserving our environment through innovative solutions and best practices.

As we build the education program for Richmond, the Professional Development Committee has created a list of Hot Topics we are seeking within each of the 4 IECA education tracks. 

Erosion and Sediment Control

  • Managing Soil for Vegetative Establishment
  • Renewable Energy Farms – Impacts & Lessons Learned
  • Innovative BMPs/Innovation, Research and Development
  • Soil Regeneration for Sustainable Vegetation and Erosion Control\Legacy of Materials Used for Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Steep Slope Stabilization

Stormwater Management

  • Resiliency and Adaptation
  • Non-Point Source Pollution Planning and Implementation
  • SWPPP Design and Implementation
  • Watershed Rehabilitation
  • Low Impact Development for Stormwater Runoff Reduction
  • Green Infrastructure & Innovative BMPs

Wetland, Stream Bank & Shoreline Restoration

  • Chesapeake Bay Watershed
  • Shoreline and Streambank Stabilization
  • Constructed Wetlands for Stormwater Treatment
  • Working in Waterways

MS4 Management

  • Initial Encouragement and Long-Term Implementation of Green Infrastructure
  • Industrial Stormwater Management
  • MS4 Program Adaptive Management/Goals
  • Training for Effective Inspection & Enforcement

Industry Trends

  • Response to Extreme Weather
  • Nature Based Solutions
  • Climate Change
  • Sea Level Rise

Why Participate?

  • Elevate Your Work: Present your projects and insights to a diverse and engaged audience.
  • Recognition: Gain visibility and recognition within the IECA community. 
  • Professional Development: Contribute to the growth and development of our global professional network.
  • Meaningful Collaboration: Connect with attendees from around the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a the IECA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo where we strive to Protect our Soil and Water resources through knowledge sharing, and environmental stewardship. 

I look forward to seeing you in Richmond! 

Joanna Fetherolf - Managing Director of the International Erosion Control Association 

Submissions Due: Friday, June 7, 2024
Submission Site: www.ieca.org/abstracts 

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