Tag: International Erosion Control Association
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...
Mimicking Natural Process to Deliver Energy Dissipation and Sustainable Mangrove Nurseries
A four-year project within Emigrant Creek, a sub-catchment of the Richmond River, showcases best practice stabilization with a goal of mitigating diffuse pollutants such...
Traits of Successful Environmental Compliance Programs
Regardless of the size of the developer or any other kind of company or governmental entity that has an environmental compliance program, the success...
Erosion Control Blanket for Slope Stabilization
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) FFO-US20 PME Phase 3 project located in Eddyville, Oregon was one of many phases of the 5.5 miles...
Effective Polymer Application for Soil Surfaces
Site contractors have a three-fold objective for each project:
Produce a quality product.
Finish the job on time.
Don’t lose profit.
Difficult to do, but possible if unexpected...
Exploring Erosion of Reclaimed Coal Refuse Impoundments
Disposed refuse material resulting from the preparation of mined coal is often deposited in coal refuse (tailings) impoundments. The coal refuse consists of a...
How to Turn Good Ideas into Great Busine$$
It’s hard to believe we are more than halfway through 2023. I hope everyone reading this is feeling good about their people, profits and...
