Staying ahead in erosion and sediment control isn’t just about compliance — it’s about connection, continuous learning, and being part of a community that elevates the entire profession. That’s exactly what membership in the Western Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (WCIECA) delivers.
From timely regulatory updates to hands‑on training opportunities, WCIECA keeps professionals across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii informed, engaged, and equipped to meet today’s environmental challenges.
Here’s why joining WCIECA is one of the smartest professional moves you can make — and an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.
🎓 Featured Event: RUSLE2 Demystified – Workshop 1 of 3
Understanding RUSLE2: Foundations for Defensible Erosion Modeling 📅 September 30, 2026 — 11:45 AM–1:00 PM PST 🎙️ Instructor: Melanie Sotelo, Director of Environmental Services, CASC Engineering & Consulting 🕒 1.25‑hour live webinar | 1 PDH credit (ECI Accredited)
Accurate erosion prediction is central to stormwater compliance, construction planning, and defensible environmental decision‑making. Yet many professionals use RUSLE2 without fully understanding its assumptions, limitations, or regulatory context.
This workshop changes that.
Participants will learn to:
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Explain the physical erosion processes represented in RUSLE2
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Understand key factors like rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope, cover, and management practices
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Identify regulatory drivers behind RUSLE2 use, including CGP and TMDL requirements
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Evaluate erosion control alternatives using defensible modeling principles
Melanie Sotelo brings more than 30 years of stormwater and compliance expertise, making this session ideal for QSDs, QSPs, municipal staff, consultants, and regulatory professionals.
👉 Event link: https://ehub.ieca.org/products/rusle2-demystified-workshop-1-of-3-understanding-rusle2-foundations-for-defensible-erosion-modeling#tab-product_tab_speaker_s