Tag: International Erosion Control Association
The Power of People
As we begin a new year, it’s important you begin by having the best resources possible. The greatest resource of all is people. In...
Micronutrient Soil Chemistry as a Strategy for Outcompeting Weeds
Soil forms over great periods of time under the influence of parent material, climate, topography and biology. The biological component is comprised of a...
Research Preview: Applying Sustainable Design Principles to Temporary Erosion and Sediment...
Since 1992, the Clean Water Act has required construction sites to obtain a permit that includes the development and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention...
Turbidity Monitoring to Measure Effectiveness of BMPs and Treatment Systems
There is a fair amount of uncertainty in our industry regarding proper sampling techniques for construction sites that require turbidity monitoring. This uncertainty comes...
Measuring the Climate Impact of Wetland Restorations
Improving our landscape and land management practices to protect against climate change impacts requires an exhaustive list of ingredients: partnerships, dollars, public policy and...
Communication: THE Best Management Practice
Saying, “I'm sorry” is the same as saying, “I apologize” … Except at a funeral.— Demetri Martin.
Comedian Demitri Martin is highlighting the fact that...
The Power of One. The Power of YOU.
As we turn the corner that gets us closer to year-end, hard to believe I know, it’s time to take a good look at...
Streams in Transition
Humans have attempted to “tame” streams through channelization and bank hardening for centuries. More recently, a better understanding of stream processes and ecosystem services...
Transforming Urban Industrial Land to Vibrant Public Access and Habitat
The new Duwamish River People’s Park and Shoreline Habitat, a 14-acre (5.6-ha) public space and habitat site with over 3,000 linear feet (914 m)...
Came for the Job. Stayed for the Passion and Culture.
Adam Dibble, vice president of environmental solutions for Profile Products and recipient of the 2023 IECA Sustained Contributor award, did not know that careers...
