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COLLABORATE TODAY. SUSTAIN TOMORROW . REGIONAL CONFERENCE RECAP Northeast Chapter Board Members gathered in Westborough, MA earlier this month for our annual regional conference themed “Save the Soil, Protect the Water.” During our chapter business meeting, officers were elected for 2026. Pictured right, current 2025 officers pose with newly elected leaders. Congratulations to those ready to serve our organization in the year ahead and heartfelt appreciation for our current President, Eric Steinhauser & Vice President, Harvey Dickson. We thank you for your leadership. 2026 Chapter Officers President-Ariel Leclerc Vice President-Mike ...

Issue #4 2025 IECA AUSTRALASIA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE We wish everyone a restful holiday and massive appreciation for all the great work that has been done in the conservation of our soil and water resources this year. I also encourage reflection on the year's achievements and challenges. Thank you to our members, contributors, and sponsors—your support has strengthened our organisation, especially through our field days and successful Melbourne conference. We truly appreciate your contribution to our community One of the highlights of 2025 was the collaboration with Turf NSW in the design, build and launch of the ...

We’re looking for presenters who can share projects, case studies or technical topics that support the erosion and sediment control and stormwater community. If you have timely work or lessons learned to share, we encourage you to submit a 60-minute webinar proposal for the IECA eHub. All submissions are due by 12 December 2025. SUBMIT YOUR WEBINAR

COLLABORATE TODAY. SUSTAIN TOMORROW. 2025 Erosion Control Field Day Tuesday, October 21st 8:30am to 4:00pm Hillsborough County Complex 329 Mast Road Goffstown, NH 03045 This full day training will incorporate both classroom sessions and outdoor, hands on demonstrations in small group settings. Topics May Include: * Regulations Updates * Understanding NH Soils * NHDES Alteration of Terrain General Conditions for All Construction Sites * NHDES Subsurface Requirements for Stabilization * Introduction to Hydromulch * Organic Soil Amendments * Invasive Plant Identification & Management * Blankets, Mats, & other ...

Issue #3 2025 IECA WEBSITE The finalisation of reunification of IECA Regions has allowed for the streamlining of online resources through a single website, which is available via the following weblink IECA Home Page -IECA The website provides a wealth of information related to specific regions, or chapter information which can be accessed through the relevant menus in the top banner. All the information which was previously accessible on the IECA Australasia hosted website is now available at the new IECA Global website under the menu title ‘Get Involved’ Australasia. You can still access the Australasian Chapter website directly using the URL ...

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the new International Erosion Control Association (IECA) website at ieca.org . Our goal with this redesign was to create a fresh, modern, and user-friendly experience that makes it easier for you to join, renew, learn, and connect with your peers across the erosion and sediment control and stormwater management industries. Join or Renew Your Membership Becoming a member or renewing your existing membership has never been easier! Join IECA: Visit our Join IECA page to explore membership options and benefits that fit your professional goals. Renew Your Membership: Log in , select My Account > Renew Now ...

COLLABORATE TODAY. SUSTAIN TOMORROW. At our last board meeting, the Northeast Chapter of IECA voted to make a donation of $500 to the University of Rhode Island Soil Judging Team to help the team attend an upcoming regional competition hosted by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown in Pennsylvania. Training for, and competing on, the team involves studying soil formation and classification for many different types of soils from across the country. Student team members learn the characteristics and properties of the soils they will need to describe during the competitions. The URI soil judging team has a long (~5 decade) history of placing at these ...

COLLABORATE TODAY. SUSTAIN TOMORROW. Claxton Field Renovations ~ Needham, MA From a pre 1950’s burn dump location to serving as a recreational facility for almost 60 years, site redevelopment upgrades highlight the importance of collaboration among the Town, Engineer, Contractor and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Project Overview: - Full renovation of a multiuse community recreation facility - Reconfiguration of multiple athletic fields - Installation of new site amenities, upgraded lighting and turf - Addition of ADA-accessible walking paths and new landscaping ...

IECA Australasia is pleased to announce the results of the recent Chapter Board elections. 🎉 Congratulations to Jason Cork on being re-elected to the Chapter Board, and a warm welcome to Michael Walker and Ben Hough , who will be joining the Board for the first time. All three will officially take up their positions at the AGM in October, each serving a 3-year term. Jason Cork Ben Hough Michael Walker We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Shonelle Gleeson-Willey and Terry Clark , who did not renominate. Shonelle joined the Board in 2017, served as President in 2022 and 2023, and ...

We're excited to share that our iMIS and website upgrade is now complete! This new platform brings updated technology to support our industry members and provide a smoother online experience. The CEU portal is now open. You can easily view and download your continuing education certificates by following these steps: Log in at ieca.org . Click My Account . Select the Claim Credit tab. Click the Print All Certificates button. Choose the credit certificate you want to print and click View Certificate (this will open in a new browser tab). Click the PDF icon to save or print your certificate. ...