Browse by IECA Education Category

Presenter: Brenda Macke, PE, PMP, CFM – Burns & McDonnell

Co-Presenter: Kylie Clark, MUP, AICP, ENV SP – Burns & McDonnell

Co-Presenter: Dale Kirmer, Professional Engineer (he/him/his) – Kansas Department of Transportation

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TRMs – Proper Selection, Installation, and Benefits of Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)

Location: 2201

Presenter: Craig A. Shultz – American Excelsior Co

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Save Money and Fast-track NOT?! Steps to Success on a Large-Scale Solar Project
Location: 2204

Presenter: Alex Knicker, PE – Westwood Professional Services

Co-Presenter: Aaron Mlynek, CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, QSDP – Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Co-Presenter: Joseph Ridley – Westwood Professional Services

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Design and Implementation of Resource Protection Measures for Culvert Installation Utilizing SWPPP Process, Wildlife Passage, and Flood Resiliency
Location: 2201

Presenter: Dwayne L. Stenlund, CPESC – Minnesota Dept of Transportation

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Building Resiliency by Implementing BMPs in Municipal Parks
Location: 2203

Presenter: J.P. Johns, PE – Woolpert Inc

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Erosion and Sediment Control Auditing in British Columbia, Canada
Location: 2215C

Presenter: Tom Hicks, R.P.BIO., CPESC (he/him/his) – Ecofish Research Ltd.

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Monitoring Water Quality in and out of Sediment Basins During Highway Construction

Location: 2206

Presenter: Christina Kranz, PhD (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Co-Presenter: Richard A. McLaughlin – North Carolina State University

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Reefton's Globe Pit Holistic remediation using the 5 Fundamentals of Successful Rehabilitation

Location: 2201

Presenter: Joe Johnson – DuraVeg From PGG Wrightson Turf

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What If I Had No Discharge from My Outfall This Quarter? A Discussion of Common Questions About Industrial Stormwater Compliance
Location: 2211

Presenter: Nathan T. Collier, CPESC, CESSWI – POWER Engineers, Inc.

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Largely Unchanged 1990s Sediment Treatment Design in the Context of a Changing Climate and an Ever-changing Landscape of Construction Related Compliance Conditions

Presenter: Simon N. Cathcart, MSc(Hons) CEnvP CPESC – HEB Construction Ltd

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Erosion and Sediment Control Principles in New Zealand with Case Study: Turitea Windfarm

Presenter: Megan Dredge – MPD Environmental Limited

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Infiltration – A Key Nature Based Solution, Reversing Urban Hydrology
Location: 2203

Presenter: Chris Estes, Professional Landscape Architect and General Contractor – Estes Design Inc

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Investing in Quality Forecasting Software for ESC Performance and Preparedness on Large Earthworks Sites
Location: 2202

Presenter: Stephanie E. Kirk – HEB Construction

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Using PAM for Sediment, Erosion, and Turbidity Control During Construction
Location: 2201

Presenter: Eddie Snell, BS Environmental Science – Applied Polymer Systems

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Artificial Sandy Island Protection Against Coastal Erosion
Location: 2206

Presenter: Angel Menendez, PhD – INMAC SA

Co-Presenter: Gustavo O. Salerno, CPESC – INMAC

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Stormwater Management for Ground Mounted Solar Arrays in the Real World
Location: 2203

Presenter: Steven D. Trinkaus, Professional Engineer (CT) – Trinkaus Engineering LLC

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The Green Rush: Marijuana Cultivation Impacts and Opportunities in Northern California’s “Emerald Triangle”
Location: 2211

Presenter: Craig S. Benson, MS, CWS (he/him/his) – Cal Poly Humboldt/Samara Restoration

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Vegetating Extreme Slopes Do’s & Don’ts

Presenter: Michael Everhart – Everett J. Prescott Inc

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What Specifications and Soil Tests Are Really Telling You
Location: 2201

Presenter: Lauren C. Alaniz – ECBVerdyol

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Stormwater Management and Environmental Justice
Location: 2204

Presenter: Carrie Deitz – Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

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The Benefits of Natives and Pollinators on Erosion Control Projects

Location: 2202

Presenter: Lauren M. Deem, MS, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

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The Use of GeoCell Technology to Stabilize a Recreational Trail, Slope Erosion Control and Surficial Slope Stability at the Hood Pond Dam in Derry, New Hampshire
Location: 2201

Presenter: Keith C. Brooks, P.E., PE – Industrial Fabrics, Inc

Co-Presenter: Hannah Crooker, P.E., PE – Industrial Fabrics, Inc

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Biotic Soil Amendment (BSA) Benefits in Highway Project Revegetation
Location: 2201

Presenter: Rene Barrientos – ECBVerdyol

Co-Presenter: Lauren C. Alaniz – ECBVerdyol

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Chemical Treatment of Sediment Retention Ponds in an Ever-Changing Climate Landscape

Location: 2203

Presenter: Chris Wilcox, PhD, BSc(hons), CPESC (he/him/his) – HEB Construction

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Risk-based Erosion Control Design- Port of Seattle 16 Center Runway Removal and Reconstruction
Location: 2206

Presenter: Dave Jenkins, CPESC, CESCL, 40 hr Hazwoper – Port of Seattle, Retired

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Hydrostatic Pressure on Georgia Approved Silt Fences – an Update
Location: 2202

Presenter: Gary L. Hawkins, PhD – University of Georgia

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Investigations for Non-Stormwater Discharge: Regulatory Requirements & Evaluation Plans
Location: 2211

Presenter: Jimmy Greene – POWER Engineers, Inc.

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Vegetated Reinforced Soil Slope to Protect Wastewater Treatment Plant

Location: 2201

Presenter: Stefano Rignanese, M. Sc. – Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.

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Considerations When Permitting Construction Projects at Existing Facilities

Presenter: Kenneth A. Gouvion, MS Biology, CISEC, CPESC – Burns and McDonnell Engineering, Inc.

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The People’s Park – Restoring Coastal Prairie at Houston’s Memorial Park
Location: 2206

Presenter: Matt Skinner, MBA, CPESC, CESCL – Profile Products LLC

Co-Presenter: John Moss – Construction EcoServices

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Featured Panel (6)

Featured Panel Discussion: Hemp Fiber for Use in Erosion Control Solutions
Location: 2215C

Moderator: Bill Murphy, MBA – 2M Global Net LLC

Panelist: Trey Riddle, PhD – IND HEMP, LLC

Panelist: Dwayne L. Stenlund, CPESC – Minnesota Dept of Transportation

Panelist: Riley Gordon, Professional Engineer – AURI

Panelist: Craig A. Shultz – American Excelsior Co

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Featured Panel Discussion: Native Vegetation
Location: 2505AB

Moderator: Matthew M. Welch, CPESC, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

Panelist: Corey Mandrusiak, PAg, CPESC – BrettYoung Seeds Ltd.

Panelist: Trae Hamm

Panelist: Rob Schultz – Invenergy

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Featured Panel Discussion: The Solution Is Greater Than the Sum of It’s Parts: Combining Erosion Control Measures to Solve Complex Problems
Location: 2503AB

Moderator: David Batts, LEED AP – Construction EcoServices

Panelist: John Moss – Construction EcoServices

Panelist: Joel Kennedy, BMusA – Trexiana

Wednesday, Feb 8
8:30 AM – 9:40 AM US CT

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Featured Panel Discussion: Bioretention Design and Maintenance
Location: 2215C

Moderator: Bill D. Murphy, P.E. – ASP Enterprises Inc

Panelist: Andy Szatko – City of Omaha Public Works

Panelist: Andy Sauer, P.E. – Burns & McDonnell

Wednesday, Feb 8
8:30 AM – 9:40 AM US CT

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Featured Panel Discussion: Flocculant Use on Construction Sites Discussion
Location: 2505AB

Moderator: Richard A. McLaughlin – North Carolina State University

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Wednesday, Feb 8
8:30 AM – 9:40 AM US CT

Featured Panel Discussion: Getting to Net Zero - Geosynthetics and Sustainability
Location: 2503AB

Presenter: Mike Callewaert – Trexiana Wholesale and Distribution

Co-Presenter: Dylan Armour – Trexiana Wholesale

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IECA Learning Zone (8)

Featured Panel Discussion: Contractor Corner
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Moderator: Jonathan Koepke, MBA, MA – ENCAP, Inc.

Panelist: Sarah Haggard, CPESC, QSD/P (she/her/hers) – Deluge Consulting, Inc.

Panelist: Ryan Joyce, CPESC, CESSWI, QSD, QSP – Primoris Renewable Energy

Panelist: Ariel Leclerc, CESSWI, QCIS, QSWPPP – SWCA Environmental Consultants

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Tuesday, Feb 7
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM US CT

Profile Products – Building Fast and Effective Custom Erosion Control and Revegetation Specifications
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Presenter: Lauren M. Deem, MS, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

Tuesday, Feb 7
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM US CT

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Applied Polymer Vendor Showcase
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Presenter: Seva Iwinski Bray, GA – Applied Polymer Sytems

Tuesday, Feb 7
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM US CT

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IECA University Partner Poster Presentations
Location: Exhibit Hall D

Exploring the Myths of Erosion and Sediment Control
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Presenter: Barney R. Blackburn, PE, CPESC, CPSWQ – Wake County

Wednesday, Feb 8
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM US CT

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IECA Sediment Basin Standard
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Presenter: Jaime C. Schussler, PhD, CPESC IT, EIT – Oklahoma State University

Wednesday, Feb 8
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM US CT

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IECA Sediment Barrier Standard - Silt Fence
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Presenter: Jarrell B. Whitman, PhD, PE, CPESC – Middle Tennessee State University

Wednesday, Feb 8
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM US CT

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Porous Pavements for Infiltration - Behind the Construction
Location: Expo Hall IECA Learning Zone

Presenter: Chris Estes, Professional Landscape Architect and General Contractor – Estes Design Inc

Monday, Feb 6
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM US CT

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Keynote & Networking (1)

Kansas City Levees Project: Reliability and Resilience
Location: 2501A

Keynote Speaker: Scott Mensing, Professional Engineer – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Kansas City District

Co-Presenter: Travis Rayfield, PE, PMP – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Kansas City District

Wetland, Stream Bank, & Shoreline Restoration

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Panel (2)

Mass Grading: Controlling Site Runoff on the Ground
Location: 2215C

Moderator: Donald R. Pearson, Jr., CPESC, EI – Summit Design and Engineering Services

Panelist: Karyn Pageau, EI, CPESC – Wake County

Panelist: Kristi C. Anspach, CPESC – Eco Turf, Inc.

Panelist: Walter Jordan (he/him/his) – Flatiron Constructors

Panelist: Ryan Alltop, CPESC, DECI – ENCAP, Inc.

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Shining the Light on Temporary Stream Crossings
Location: 2215C

Moderator: Karyn Pageau, EI, CPESC – Wake County

Moderator: Kristi C. Anspach, CPESC – Eco Turf, Inc.

Panelist: Donald R. Pearson, Jr., CPESC, EI – Summit Design and Engineering Services

Panelist: Ryan Alltop, CPESC, DECI – ENCAP, Inc.

Panelist: Walter Jordan (he/him/his) – Flatiron Constructors

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Product Case Study (7)

Composite Bentonite Aggregate for Civil/Geotechnical Sealing Applications
Location: 2205

Presenter: Andy F. Durham, P.E. (he/him/his) – AquaBlok, Ltd.

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Curlex® SiltTRAP™: An Unconventional Sediment Control BMP
Location: 2205

Presenter: Jeff King – American Excelsior

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Profile Products Case Study - Flexterra HP-FGM
Location: 2205

Presenter: Rachel Higgins, CPESC, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

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SOX Erosion Control Case Study
Location: 2205

Presenter: George Deussen – SOX Erosion Solutions

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How to Specify and Install a Faircloth Skimmer Floating Surface Drain in Sediment Traps and Basins
Location: 2205

Presenter: Brian M. Free, CPESC, CPSWQ, CISEC, CPAg – J.W. Faircloth & Son

Co-Presenter: Warren Faircloth, BS – J.W. Faircloth & Son

Sponsored By:

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Creating Resilient Shorelines - How Envirolok Can Preserve and Restore Slopes, Waterways and Living shorelines
Location: 2205

Presenter: Eric Seidl, LEED-AP – Envirolok, LLC

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Applied Polymer Product Case Study
Location: 2205

Presenter: Seva Iwinski Bray, GA – Applied Polymer Sytems

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Roundtable Discussion (4)

Knowledge Exchange - More Than the Water: Considering Social and Environmental Factors in Stormwater Infrastructure
Location: 2215C

Moderator: Richard Washington, Jr., PE, CFM – Woolpert

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Knowledge Exchange: Enforcement Roundtable
Location: 2215C

Presenter: Julie Coco, PE – NCDEQ - Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources

Co-Presenter: Karyn Pageau, EI, CPESC – Wake County

Co-Presenter: Kristi C. Anspach, CPESC – Eco Turf, Inc.

Co-Presenter: Ariel Leclerc, CESSWI, QCIS, QSWPPP – SWCA Environmental Consultants

Co-Presenter: Danielle T. Rudisill, CPESC – Lincoln County, North Carolina

Co-Presenter: Sarah Haggard, CPESC, QSD/P (she/her/hers) – Deluge Consulting, Inc.

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Knowledge Exchange: Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
Location: 2215C

Moderator: Barney R. Blackburn, PE, CPESC, CPSWQ – Wake County

Co-Presenter: Karyn Pageau, EI, CPESC – Wake County

Co-Presenter: Danielle T. Rudisill, CPESC – Lincoln County, North Carolina

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Knowledge Exchange: Journey to Capturing Sites Under the Common Plan of Development - Updated
Location: 2215C

Presenter: Ariel Leclerc, CESSWI, QCIS, QSWPPP – SWCA Environmental Consultants

Co-Presenter: Julie Coco, PE – NCDEQ - Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources

Co-Presenter: Kristi C. Anspach, CPESC – Eco Turf, Inc.

Co-Presenter: Ryan Joyce, CPESC, CESSWI, QSD, QSP – Primoris Renewable Energy

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Technical Paper (10)

Let's Settle It: What Does It Take for an In-channel Sediment Basin to Be Effective?

Location: 2206

Paper Presenter: Jaime C. Schussler, PhD, CPESC IT, EIT – Oklahoma State University

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Construction and Calibration of Large-Scale Rainfall Simulators
Location: 2201

Paper Presenter: Jacob Etheridge, BSCE – Auburn University

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Inlet Protection Measures
Location: 2206

Paper Presenter: Jerald S. Fifield, PhD, CISEC – HydroDynamics Incorporated

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Optimization of Sediment Basin Configurations
Location: 2203

Paper Presenter: Megan Armstrong – Auburn University

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Coir Geo Synthetics for Erosion Control and Soil Stabilisation
Location: 2202

Paper Presenter: Gowthamsivan Sivagnanam, MS – Cocobi Producer company limited

Co-Presenter: Ram Mohan Kumar Selvaraj – Cocobi Producer Company Limited

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Improving the Design and Performance of Double Row Sediment Barriers

Location: 2206

Paper Presenter: Jarrell B. Whitman, PhD, PE, CPESC – Middle Tennessee State University

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The Ability of Erosion Control Products to Enhance Vegetation Germination and Growth
Location: 2202

Paper Presenter: James E. Sprague, CPESC – TRI Environmental

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Evaluation of Agitation and Mixing Requirements of Flocculants for Construction Stormwater Treatment
Location: 2202

Paper Presenter: Billur Kazaz, PhD – Geosyntec Consultants

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Understanding and Improving the Hydraulic Performance of Wattles for Erosion and Sediment Control
Location: 2211

Paper Presenter: Jannell E. Clampitt, EIT, CPESC-IT – Auburn University

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Modeling Vegetated Buffer Sediment Load Reduction Using RUSLE2
Location: 2202

Paper Presenter: Brian G. Roche, EI – Auburn University

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Workshop (24)

Lessons from Both Sides of the Regulatory Silt Fence
Location: 2211

Presenter: lyle cowles, CESSWI, KDOT CIT – Advanced Erosion Solutions

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Part One: Designing and Modifying Stormwater Measures for Wildlife Friendly Development
Location: 2202

Presenter: Randall J. Shuey, CPESC, CWS, CSS – Northpoint Engineering, LLC

1 PDH

Permeable Pavement and Underground Detention
Location: 2203

Presenter: Bill D. Murphy, P.E. – ASP Enterprises Inc

1 PDH

Part Two: Designing and Modifying Stormwater Measures for Wildlife Friendly Development
Location: 2202

Presenter: Randall J. Shuey, CPESC, CWS, CSS – Northpoint Engineering, LLC

1 PDH

ABC's of Silt Fence Installation and Efficacy
Location: 2203

Presenter: Thomas Carpenter, CPESC, retired – Devon Distributing Corp.

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Ethics: Workplace Strategies for Ethical Challenges
Location: 2211

Presenter: David T. Williams, PhD., PE, PH, CPESC, CFM – David T. Williams and Associates

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When It’s Not Just the General Permit: Let’s Talk Local Stormwater Ordinances
Location: 2204

Presenter: Nelson Arias, CESSWI – POWER Engineers, Inc.

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“It Ain’t Raining!”: Effective Strategies to Avoid Communication Breakdowns
Location: 2204

Presenter: Matt Klaser, CESSWI, CPESC – POWER Engineers, Inc.

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Best Hacks and Pro Tips for Successful Site Inspectors
Location: 2206

Presenter: Alex Zimmerman, CPESC, CISEC, CESSWI, AK-BC-MT-WA-CESCL, QSP – Creative Courses

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Calling All Stormwater Personnel: Let's Get Qualified!
Location: 2211

Presenter: Juliana Morelli, PG, REM, CPESC, CESSWI – POWER Engineers, Inc.

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Employing a Large Scale Field Study to Assess Establishment of Native and Pollinator Seed Mixes for Solar Site Applications
Location: 2201

Presenter: Matthew M. Welch, CPESC, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

Co-Presenter: Marc S. Theisen, M.Sc., CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

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Flocculant Fundamentals: Setting up Flocculant Applications Correctly in the Field

Location: 2203

Presenter: Seva Iwinski Bray, GA – Applied Polymer Sytems

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How to Locate Your Facility’s Receiving Waters During the SWPPP Development Process? A Discussion on Methodologically Locating a Receiving Water
Location: 2211

Presenter: Melissa Allen, CESSWI – POWER Engineers, Inc.

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Common Mistakes We Make When Writing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
Location: 2203

Presenter: Susannah Duly, MSc PG CPG CPESC – Mortenson Construction

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Rethinking Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Location: 2206

Presenter: Sonny Johns, REP, CPESC, CISEC, CESSWI, CESCP, EP – Cardinal Strategies

Business

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Seed-Spec: A Native Seed Blend Development Tool
Location: 2211

Presenter: Nicholas Demel, MBA – Bamert Seed Company

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Assuring Our Erosion and Sediment Control Products and Materials Are Wildlife Friendly

Location: 2215C

Paper Presenter: Marc S. Theisen, M.Sc., CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI – Profile Products LLC

1 PDH

Flocculant Dosing Workshop
Location: 2204

Presenter: Kyla J. Iwinski-Wood, PhD – Applied Polymer Systems

1 PDH

Using Skimmers in Sediment Basins to Reduce Sediment Discharges and Improve Water Quality
Location: 2202

Presenter: Brian M. Free, CPESC, CPSWQ, CISEC, CPAg – J.W. Faircloth & Son

Co-Presenter: Warren Faircloth, BS – J.W. Faircloth & Son

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Evaluation of Rolled Erosion Control Product Fibers
Location: 2206

Presenter: Kevin Boyce, CPESC-IT – American Excelsior Co

1 PDH

Stormwater & Erosion and Sediment Control - One and the Same
Location: 2203

Presenter: Anna Griggs – Stormater Investment Group

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The Other Side of Safety
Location: 2204

Presenter: LaRhonda Julien – Georgia Transmission Corporation

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Ecological Restoration in a Changing Climate
Location: 2211

Presenter: Craig S. Benson, MS, CWS (he/him/his) – Cal Poly Humboldt/Samara Restoration

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Monitoring Construction Site Runoff for BMP Performance

Location: 2203

Paper Presenter: Richard A. McLaughlin – North Carolina State University