WCIECA_Fall_2006 (2)

The Fall 2006 issue of the Western Chapter International Erosion Control Association (WCIECA) newsletter highlights the upcoming Ahupua’a Conference scheduled for December 12-15, 2006, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The conference will focus on erosion control and stormwater management, exploring the ancient Hawaiian land division concept of ahupua’a, which encompasses various ecosystems from mountains to the sea. The event will feature expert presentations, technical papers, and a field trip to Diamond Head, along with social activities like a luau. The newsletter also includes a message from the WCIECA president encouraging participation in local events and announcing new board members, as well as professional listings for job opportunities in the field.%0aThe text discusses various environmental initiatives, including the Flight of Discovery expedition that honors lost crew members while collecting water samples to inform policy decisions. It also covers a significant settlement related to stormwater management by the Idaho Transportation Department, emphasizing the importance of compliance and training. Additionally, the challenges faced by contractors in the revegetation industry are addressed, focusing on the need for reasonable expectations and fair responsibility distribution in seeding contracts.