About Great Lakes IECA

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has been the largest member-based association for erosion control since 1972. Today, IECA is the leading association for erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and stream restoration, and provides education, resources, and networking to the industry, government, and academia.

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SWS 2018 Conference & Exhibition
November 13 – 15, 2018 The Conference & Exhibition offers attendees the opportunity to network with other industry professionals from around the country and will be held at the Tinley Park (IL) Convention Center, located in south-suburban Chicago. Register Today!

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IECA Erosion Professionals Marketplace
The IECA Erosion Professionals Marketplace is the database dedicated to erosion control professionals, helping them find the products & services they need.

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Improving the Quality of our Water Resources

Over 50% of the rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds surveyed by the USEPA are considered "threatened" or "impaired"

Empowering the earth through investing

Sediment and the nutrients and pathogens carried by sediments comprise the top three sources of water quality impairment in lakes, rivers, and streams in the Great Lakes

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Join IECA regional forum for the exchange and review of information related to the causes, management, long-term impacts, and solutions for soil erosion and sediment control

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Join IECA regional forum for the exchange and review of information related to the causes, management, long-term impacts, and solutions for soil erosion and sediment control

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About Great Lakes IECA

Featured Event

Resources

Empowering Members Through Investment

Improving the Quality of our Water Resources

Empowering the earth through investing

Be the drop that overwhelms the glass

Help us to grow

Calendar of Events

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