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2010 Chapter Activities.

2010-06-28T12:36:00.002-06:00

It is now time to start thinking about our Northern Plains Education initiatives for this fall and winter. If you read the minutes from our last meeting you will see that the Northern Plains Chapter's activities were limited to a few Educational Events early in 2010. There was discussion regarding setting up a chapter event featuring hydroseeding applications in Minnesota, which was promoted by Dwayne Stenlund. Also, Mark Limpert proposed an event in September in Maple Grove.
I am open to suggestions for educational event topics and venues for this fall and winter. As the chapter has been mainly inactive for the past few years, this will be a good chance to restart chapter activities. Note that Meg Tully, the IECA Development Director,suggested that we consider adding membership from Ontario. I have done nothing in that regard, as I think we have to revitalize our own membership before considering widening our already overly large geographic area. I have set up a telephone conference call for Wednesday, July 21st at 10am central time. I invite all interested members to get involved in this call. I will post details in the next week.

Minutes of Annual Meeting - Anatole Hilton, Dallas

2010-06-28T12:34:00.000-06:00

Minutes: Annual Meeting, Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, February 18, 2010
Meeting Called to Order at 5:00 PM
In Attendance:
Ian Corne, outgoing President, Manitoba Gil Barber Jr., Alberta
Mark Limpert, Secretary, Minnesota Ron Hendrickson, North Dakota
Mark Myrowich, outgoing Treasurer, Manitoba Dwayne Stenlund, Minnesota
Gil Barber Sr., Communications, Alberta Di Hollemon, Minnesota
David Walker, recording secretary, Alberta Sam Herrman, Minnesota
1. MOVED BY Mark Myrowich SECONDED BY Mark Limpert to nominate Gil Barber Sr. for position
of President. Gil agreed to serve as President. MOTION CARRIED.
2. MOVED BY Gil Barber Sr. SECONDED BY Dwayne Stenlund to nominate Mark Myrowich for
position of Treasurer. Mark agreed to serve as Treasurer. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Meg Tully, Association Development Director, IECA, joined the meeting about 5:30 PM. Meg
suggested that Ontario IECA members might be interested in joining the Northern Plains Chapter
rather than forming a separate chapter.
4. The group discussed the pros and cons of the Northern Plains Chapter providing financial support
to the Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA). MOVED BY Mark Limpert SECONDED BY Gil
Barber Sr. to provide the sum of $250 for sponsorship of the MECA education event in St. Cloud, MN
on March 10-11, 2010. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Mark Limpert stated his intention to organize a Northern Plains Chapter educational event in Maple
Grove, MN on September 10, 2010.
6. Mark Myrowich and Gil Barber organized chapter education events in Red Deer, Alberta on
January 27 and in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 28 on the topic of “Winter Erosion Control
Practices". In total, over 130 attendees enjoyed valuable educational content delivered by keynote
speaker Alex Zimmerman as well as presenters Mark Myrowich, Gil Barber, Corey Mandrusiak, Ian
Corne, and Sergio Botero.
7. Revenue from the January chapter events did not cover expenses. MOVED BY Dwayne Stenlund
SECONDED BY Gil Barber Jr. to cover the losses of the January chapter events up to a maximum of
$4,000 to be paid from retained earnings from previous Northern Plains Chapter events. MOTION
CARRIED.
8. MOVED BY Gil Barber Jr. SECONDED BY David Walker to adjoin the meeting. MOTION
CARRIED. The meeting ended at 6:30 PM.
Minutes prepared by David Walker on May 10, 2010.
Send corrections and omissions to DavidWalkerCPESC@telus.net 403-278-4775.
International Erosion Control Association NORTHERN PLAINS CHAPTER

BIOENGINEERING and BIOTECHNICAL WORKSHOP STREAMBANK STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES “RETURN TO WILLOW CREEK” JUNE 24 & 25, 2010

2010-04-15T15:03:00.002-06:00

Classroom Training:
June 24, 2010
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
2720 Glenmore Trail SE Calgary, AB
T2C 2E6

Field re-visit of 2008 site:
June 25, 2010
Willow Creek
East of Hwy. 2
6 kms. North of Hwy 3 Junction
10 kms. North of Ft. Macleod, Alberta

This 2-day course will provide both theoretical and applied training in bioengineering and biotechnical stabilization techniques with a strong emphasis on erosion and sediment control. We will revisit the site of the 2008 Willow Creek bio-engineering training project, review the design, construction issues and the success of the work. This project was featured in a recent edition of Lands & Water Magazine. The material presented will be of use to regulators, designers, project managers, and contractors.
DAY 1: June 24th - Classroom Training (Topics will include):
 Benefits and techniques of bioengineering and biotechnical slope and streambank stabilization
 Harvesting and handling of woody cuttings
 Re-directive and resistive techniques: rock vanes, longitudinal peaked stone toe protection, vegetated riprap, rootwad revetments
 Biotechnical techniques: modified brush layering, live siltation, willow wattles, live staking
 Erosion control techniques: compost berms and blankets, seeding, silt fencing
 Selection and implementation of techniques
DAY 2: June 25th -Travel to the Willow Creek field site will be by passenger coach or if you prefer, by your own vehicle.(There is space for parking). The bus will be on-site all day to provide a washroom, resting, and shelter facility. We will review and assess all BMPs that were installed in 2008 including hydro-mulching (straw, fibres, tackifiers) and hydroseeding, blown compost berm and blanket placement, live siltation and brush layering behind LPSTP, geotextile soil wrap, turf reinforcement mattings, and other procedures such as Slope stabilization by soil nailing.
Your Instructor: John McCullah, Salix Applied Earthcare - (Redding, California, USA), John is a recognized expert in erosion control, watershed restoration, and technical training. He has contributed significantly in the development of the Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Best Management Practices for erosion control. John has led many hands-on training courses across North America and has developed the Dirt Time training video series.

BIOENGINEERING and BIOTECHNICAL
STREAMBANK STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES

Classroom Workshop and Field Visit
June 24-25, 2010
Calgary, Alberta & Willow Creek, Alberta (Field Site)
Workshop Schedule
DAY ONE THURSDAY, June 24th Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Classroom Training
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch *
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Classroom Training DAY TWO FRIDAY, June 25th Field Visit
8:15 AM Meet in hotel lobby to pick up bag lunches** for field trip and board the coach. (those who prefer to drive on their own, meet on-site at 9:45 AM)
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Travel to Willow Creek Site via Passenger Coach
9:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Field visit led by our Instructor, John McCullah -- Lunch on site
4:00 PM
Return to Calgary * Day 1 Buffet Lunch will be provided in the meeting room. ** Day 2 Bag Lunches will be provided.
** For those who wish only to participant in the field visit on DAY 2, we are making this an option.
Accommodation
Our host hotel and meeting venue is The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 2720 Glenmore Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2E6. Phone 1-800-661-3163 or 403-279-8611. (http://www.glenmoreinn.com).
A block of 15 rooms has been reserved for out of town attendees, requiring accommodation.
Please mention that you are with the C-TEP Bioengineering Workshop when booking your rooms. Reserve early!
If it is more convenient for some attendees to travel to the field site on their own on Day 2, you can meet on site at 9:45 AM.
Registrants are responsible for their own accommodation, breakfast on Day 2 and dinners.

BIOENGINEERING & BIOTECHNICAL WORKSHOP 2010
Registration Form (fax to 780-422-2027) or email: nlittle@c-tep.com
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Organization: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City/Prov: ______________________________________ Postal Code: ______________
Tel: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email: __________________________
WORKSHOP FEES:
Organization
Fee (DAY 1 & 2)
Fee (Day 2 only)
Alberta Transportation & Other C-TEP Members
Day 1: $699
Day 2: $299
Other Government Agencies
Day 1: $699
Day 2: $299
Non C-TEP or
Non Government
Day 1: $949
Day 2: $499
Your workshop fee (GST Exempt), includes:
o Classroom materials, continental breakfast and buffet lunch on Day 1.
o Coach bus transportation to field site (return) and a bag lunch on Day 2.
o Fees are due and payable upon receipt of confirmation.
o BULK DISCOUNT: Enrol 4 from your organization and the 5th person will receive a ½ price discount.
Payment Method: Credit Card Cheque DAY 1 & 2 DAY 2 ONLY
Payment Amount: $ _____________
Visa or MasterCard: fax to 780-422-2027 or email nlittle@consultant.com
Credit card Number: _________________________________________________
Print name as it appears on the card: ____________________________________
Expiry Month/Year: ____________ Signature: ___________________________________
By Cheque :) to (780) 422-2027
Please make cheques payable to “C-TEP” and send with registration form to:
C-TEP
c/o Alberta Transportation - Technical Standards Branch
2nd Floor, Twin Atria Bldg. 4999 – 98 Avenue
Edmonton, AB Canada T6B 2X3
Attention: Neil Little Executive Director

2010-03-02T11:42:00.002-07:00

Check Out this link for upcoming Conferences, Workshops and seminars.
http://www.metrowater.org/2873.html

It also links to the Annual Mn Erosion Control Associations Conference on March 11-12, 2010.

EC10 Government Relations Committee Invite

2010-02-09T15:33:00.002-07:00

Dear fellow IECA Chapter Presidents, and other outstanding IECA member contributors, and past GRC committee members, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you or representatives from your Chapter to come to the Government Relations Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2010 from 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. in the Rosetta Room at the EC10 Conference in Dallas, Texas.

We have an energetic and highly competent new GRC Chair person in Brett Bergefurd of Delaware County, Ohio.

Unfortunately, Brett will not be able to attend the EC10 conference, so I will be taking the lead (as a past Chairman) to make the presentation.The IECA has been working on development of the IECA Government Relations Committee (GRC) process in 2009 to create a more effective and member active committee. In this process it is crucial that Chapter representation be present and engaged in the GRC activities in order for the process to be an effective and useful resource for IECA and its members. If each of you can make the effort to have a Chapter representative at this meeting, this would be great (and well appreciated).

Attached is an agenda for the GRC meeting. As you will see, it is a short topic list.

What we primarily want to do is role out the process and share information on how the process is designed to work and what we want the GRC to accomplish in the next few years. This will most likely take the hour and a half that we have dedicated to this meeting. However, this meeting will set the cornerstone for our progress and success for the GRC.

Also attached is a Power Point presentation and a word document outlining the developing IECA GRC process.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by e-mail or phone (Philip.HandleyIII@saws.org or 210-233-3564.

Chapter President's Message

2010-02-09T14:04:00.000-07:00

February 8, 2010

Greetings IECA Northern Plains Chapter Members:

This correspondence is very long overdue. You may have noticed a lack of Chapter activity over the last year and a half. I now live on the Pacific Coast and have been unable to attend to Northern Plains Chapter business.

A big thank you to Mark Myrowich and Gil Barber for organizing the recent "Winter Erosion" Chapter events in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Red Deer, Alberta. In total over 130 attendees enjoyed valuable educational content delivered by guest speaker Alex Zimmerman.

The event also featured new pull-up banners promoting the IECANP Chapter. If your region is planning an event, please contact me to have one of the banners sent to your event.

I am pleased to announce that Gil Barber of Edmonton, Alberta has agreed to let his name stand as nominated for election as President of the IECANP region. Gil has been active in the industry for many years and was instrumental in the Northern Plains Chapter's development. Gil also developed and maintains the popular and heavily trafficked Chapter blog. Gil was "Acting President" for many years and the Chapter will be served very well under his pending official Presidential tenure.

I invite all those attending the IECA convention in Dallas to attend the Chapter Meeting. Elections will be held for President, Secretary, Treasurer and Regional Vice-Presidents. The meeting will be Thursday, February 18, 5:00 - 6:30 in the Opal Room.

I look forward to seeing all IECANP member delegates at the meeting.

Respectfully yours,

Ian Corne, CPESC, M.Land.Arch., B.E.S.
President, IECA Northern Plains Chapter

The Alaskan Experience

2010-02-03T13:15:00.003-07:00

ESCN.TV has a segment on Alex Zimmerman and his seminar on erosion and sediment control in the arctic environment. This workshop was held in both Edmonton, with 41 participants, and in Winnipeg with about 90 participants. The big difference in the attendance was the large numbers of Manitoba Highways and Environment employees attending. There were none in Alberta from the government departments. Take a look at this weeks news. Click on the title.

Facts about the 1500's from David Derrick

2010-01-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some facts about the 1500s:

Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath
in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June.. However, since they were
starting to smell . .. . brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body
odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.

Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the
house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and
men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the
babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose
someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the Bath
water!"

Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood
underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats
and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it
became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof.
Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs."

There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This
posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess
up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the
top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.

The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt.
Hence the saying, "Dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get
slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to
help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until,
when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of
wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold.

(Getting quite an education, aren't you?)

In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that
always hung over the fire.. Every day they lit the fire and added things to
the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat
the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and
then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been
there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme: Peas porridge hot, peas porridge
cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.

Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special.
When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a
sign of wealth that a man could, "bring home the bacon." They would cut off a
little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat.

Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid
content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead
poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400
years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.

Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom
of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper
crust.

Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would
sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along
the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid
out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather
around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the
custom of holding a wake.

They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in
a pot & then once a day it was taken & sold to the tannery.......if you had
to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor"
But worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn't even
afford to buy a pot......they "didn't have a pot to piss in" & were the
lowest of the low

England is old and small and the local folks started running out of
places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones
to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of
25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized
they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist
of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie
it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the
graveyard shift.) to listen for the bell; thus,someone could be, saved by the
bell or was considered a dead ringer...

And that's the truth...Now, whoever said History was boring ! ! !

So . . . get out there and educate someone! ~~~ Share these facts
with a friend

Alberta DOT Willow Creek Project

2010-01-24T16:36:00.001-07:00

Subject: Alberta DOT - Willow Creek Project - documentary done

http://www.watchyourdirt.com/watchyourdirt-erosion-control/2009/5/27/new-eros
ion-control-dvd-the-willow-creek-project-is-released

Dear Colleagues

Please check out the Willow Creek project. The design and implementation of
this HUGE Highway stabilization project followed the guidelines in NCHRP
Report 544 - Environmentally-Sensitive Channel and Bank Protection Measures.

This is the third such project initiated by Alberta Infrastructure (DOT) over
the last 4 years, intending demonstrate the habitat benefits, water quality,
and cost-effectiveness of these techniques. These "biotechnical projects"
(using bioengineering in conjunction with structural methods in a
mutually-reinforcing manner) are being documented (films produced) by the DOT
to help spread awareness of these environmentally-sensitive techniques that
can sometimes be employed in conjunction with or instead of riprap. The
highway department was having considerable difficulty getting permits or
environmental concurrence from the regulators, similar to the many highway
engineers throughout the States.

The regulators (DFO - Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Alberta
Environmental, etc.) are now embracing these types of techniques because of
little to no turbidity, greatly reduced need (none so far) for stream
isolation, and documented habitat enhancements.

For those who don't know, National Cooperative Highway Research Program
(NCHRP) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) published this 3-year
research, Environmentally-Sensitive Channel - and Bank Protection measures
which documents over 50 techniques (environmentally-sensitive) that can be
employed to stabilize streambanks and channels. For instance, Rock-filled
Gabions would not be considered environmentally-sensitive - no shade, no
cover, no refugia, no substrate complexity, no habitat benefits. However,
gabions built with long willow and/or cottonwood poles planted through the
Gabions during construction is considered environmentally-sensitive. Plus,
the woody vegetation will help the gabions longevity, protecting the wire
from abrasion and corrosion, and increase the pullout resistance and
anchoring of the baskets. The roots also provide significant geotechnical
strength to the slope. The widely respected Donald Gray, Professor Emeritus
Geotechnical Engineering, University of Michigan and the preeminent Dr.
Douglas F. Shields, Research Hydrologist were co-researchers on this project.

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these strategies.

http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=718

Environmentally Sensitive Channel- and Bank-Protection Measures

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 544:
Environmentally Sensitive Channel- and Bank-Protection Measures examines
environmentally sensitive channel- and bank-protection measures and includes
recommended design guidelines for their application and a selection system
for helping to determine the most appropriate channel- and bank-protection
measure. The selection system is presented as an interactive software program
entitled "Greenbank," which can be found on the accompanying CD-ROM
(CRP-CD-58). The selection system software (CRP-CD-58) is available for
download in an ZIP format

Download the NCHRP CRP-CD-58 in ZIP format.

(Warning: This is a very large file (740 MB) and will take approximately 7
hours to download with a high-speed connection.)

~ ~ ~
John McCullah
Salix Applied Earthcare
Redding, CA (530) 247-1600
www.SalixAEC.com
www.watchyourdirt.com

Erosion Seminar Jan 27, Red Deer, Alberta

2009-12-14T16:07:00.002-07:00

Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop
Winter Erosion Control Practices
“An Alaskan Experience” and other fall and winter related activities.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 8:00am to 4:00pm
Capri Hotel, Trade & Convention Centre
3310 - 50 Avenue • Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3X9 • Canada • (403) 346-2091
• (800) 662-7197

Agenda:
7am: Registration, booth set up and continental breakfast
8am: Alex Zimmerman - Cool projects —Design for effective erosion and sediment control using innovative design techniques to solve challenging problems
10am: Coffee Break
10:30am: Mark Myrowich Using Biotic Earth to grow vegetation in the north, from Manitoba to Northern Quebec, Mark will talk about challenging going conditions and how to beat them
11am: Alex Zimmerman Erosion Control and Ice, working in Winter Conditions.
Demolishing bridges when the river is frozen,
and how to keep the environment protected
Noon: Lunch
1pm:
1:30pm:
2:00pm: Coffee Break
2:30pm: Alex Zimmerman What to Inspect? Learn how to inspect in northern
conditions and what to think about before, during and after
the winter season.
4pm: Wrap up.
Before Dec. 23, 2009
$75.00 per person
After Dec. 23, 2009
$75.00 per person
To register: e-mail: gbarber@cascade.ab.ca
or call Gil Barber at: 800 565-6130
Payment can be made by cheque, visa or mastercard.
Cheques are to be made payable to:
IECA Northern Plains Chapter.
Space is limited so please register early.

A Time Lapse Stop Action Video by James Swirsky

2009-12-14T13:49:00.002-07:00

Click on the video screen to go to the actual video. INGENIOUS
James has a lot of other videos here from the various episodes of "DIRT TIME"

Little Workers - OHV Timelapse Pieces from BlinkWorks -James Swirsky on Vimeo.

EC47-Water Harvesting or Rainwater Management

2009-12-14T13:36:00.001-07:00

For those of you working in Urban Environments this looks like a great course in "Water Gardening"

Click on the heading for more information

Course Description:

Water harvesting is the activity of direct collection of rainwater. Water harvesting means to understand the value of rain and to make optimum use of the rainwater at the place where it falls. Because of drought conditions and water pollution, many states are beginning to see the value of water harvesting.

This course will show individuals and communities the benefits of a water harvesting system, how to construct a water harvesting system, and how to maintain a water harvesting system.

Agenda:

Give an overview of water harvesting.
Through case studies, show how water harvesting is beneficial to minimizing pollution from stormwater runoff.
Through case studies, show how water harvesting is useful for water conservation.
Show participants how to construct a water harvesting system (residential and commercial)
Detail best maintenance practices on the system.

Using the calendar

2009-12-12T19:37:00.002-07:00

If you have an event you would like added to the calendar please e-mail me at gbarber@cascade.ab.ca and I will add the event. I am working on getting any contributor to have access but I haven't figured that one out yet!

Minnesota Erosion Control Association: 22nd Annual Erosion Control & Stormwater Management Conference & Trade Show!

2009-12-08T16:18:00.003-07:00

March 11-12, 2010 St. Cloud, MN
Online registration for the 2010 MECA conference is now open!
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=779641

For more information about the conference, view the latest brochure.
http://www.mnerosion.org/pdfs/conferencebrochure2010.pdf

Minnesota Erosion Control Association: “Managing Risk During Construction: Practical Tips for Reducing Erosion and the Potential for Enforcement”

2009-12-08T15:36:00.002-07:00

“Managing Risk During Construction: Practical Tips for Reducing
Erosion and the Potential for Enforcement”

January 12, 2010
Douglas County Public Works Building
526 Willow Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Training
Lunch and coffee included

Please register no later than one week prior to event.

• Are your projects catching the unwanted attention of the inspectors?
• Unsure how to stay out of the limelight?
• Questioning when you really need a permit?
• Wondering where to go in central Minnesota for erosion control supplies and advice?
• Want some practical tips on how to maintain your erosion control throughout the project?
• Want some practice looking at sites and figuring out how handle erosion control in a better way?

Join us for a friendly discussion on how to stay out of erosion control trouble and keep your project moving ahead smoothly.
Hear presentations by the MECA Staff, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency inspectors and other erosion and sediment control and stormwater management experts.
See samples and catalogs of erosion control supplies, blank permit forms, storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) templates and other useful tools.

A refund of the registration fee (minus $25) will be given for cancellations received up to 5 business days prior to the event.
For cancellations received beyond 5 business days, but prior to the event, 50% will be refunded.
Minnesota Erosion Control Association Presents:

______________________________________________________________________________________
Registration Fee: Workshop Date: (please check one)
$50 – MECA Members December 2, 2009
$60 – All others January 12, 2010
Name______________________________________________________
Organization_________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________
Vegetarian meal requested
Please do not include my name on the distributed attendee list
Payment type:
Check PO___________ Make checks payable to MECA
Credit Card number___________________________________, expiration date____________________
VISA Mastercard
Minnesota Erosion Control Association
215 Hamel Road, Hamel MN 55340
Phone 763-478-3267 Fax 763-478-3612
www.mnerosion.org

From the IECA E-Update

2009-12-08T12:16:00.000-07:00

Northern Plains Chapter Hosts Workshop Jan. 28th in Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Entitled Winter Erosion Control Practices: An Alaskan Experience with keynote speaker Alex Zimmerman (pictured left), this one-day workshop will cover design and inspection issues in very cold climates as well as innovative erosion control designs when dealing with arctic conditions. Complete Event Details >. "I look forward to hearing about challenging remote and cold conditions in Alaska and what they do to overcome those challenges," said Keith Porter of Mid Canada Hydroseeding and IECA member for 10 years. "We have not had a workshop in Manitoba for a couple years, so we are excited to host this event," said Mark Myrowich, treasurer of the IECA Northern Plains Chapter. The seating is limited, and there is an early bird registration deadline of Dec. 23rd. For more information or to register, please contact Cindy Reekie at creekie@nilex.com.

RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #5

2009-12-07T12:55:00.002-07:00

From: De La Mare, Geri [mailto:Geri.DeLaMare@calgary.ca]
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:42 AM
To: 'Gil Barber'; 'Mark Limpert'; 'Mark Myrowich'; 'Ian Corne'; Belz, Lori (DOT); info@FlaxTech.com
Cc: meg@ieca.org; 'Garry McFarlane'; warrene@gronatural.com; director@ieca.org
Subject: RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg - Without Prejudice

Hello everyone:

I have not heard of any events here in Alberta and consider myself to be the last one to know if I find out about anything at all re the Northern Plains Chapter…even if it means members (executives?) of the Chapter meeting with individuals here in Calgary who are not IECA members..hmmm…a disconnect?

I have indicated at a few membership committee meetings that the Northern Plains chapter is not a coherent group.

There seem to be a few long-time members with this Chapter…what has worked in the past or has anything worked regarding a functional chapter membership?

I believe that just before the IECA annual conference last year I received a flurry of emails regarding our Chapter and maybe a flurry of emails just after the conference…and then there was nothing, absolutely nothing.

I would definitely like to see a reinvigoration of the membership…in fact, I have never seen it active!

Respectfully submitted,

Geri De La Mare

RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #4

2009-12-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

From: Gil Barber [mailto:gbarber@cascade.ab.ca]
Sent: 2009 December 04 12:50 PM
To: 'Mark Limpert'; 'Mark Myrowich'; 'Ian Corne'; lori.belz@state.mn.us; De La Mare, Geri; info@FlaxTech.com
Cc: meg@ieca.org; 'Garry McFarlane'; warrene@gronatural.com; director@ieca.org
Subject: RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg

I am glad to see this discussion, and I hope something constructive comes out of it. Nothing has been done for the last few years, and there has been no leadership at all. I became very frustrated last year with the inactivity, and trying to keep the chapter blog current became a chore. I have not done anything with it for the last 6 months. Is there a consensus here to try to reinvigorate the chapter? If there is then we need a new executive from the top down that will be willing to follow through, and we need an active membership promotion along with a new emphasis on training and education. I for one would be willing to recommit myself to this goal.

Anyone else?

Gil

Re: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg - #3

2009-12-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

From: Mark Limpert [mailto:markl@gronatural.com]
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 12:30 PM
To: Mark Myrowich; 'Ian Corne'; lori.belz@state.mn.us; geri.delamare@calgary.ca; gbarber@cascade.ab.ca; info@FlaxTech.com
Cc: meg@ieca.org; 'Garry McFarlane'; warrene@gronatural.com; director@ieca.org
Subject: Re: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg

Mark,

You take my message the wrong way. I credit any activity as better than nothing - which has been the norm. What I said is that it should not only be you, Ian and Garry - the chapter as a whole needs to be more communicative and involved. The board should have been notified of this and the national group should have been advised prior to advertisement - that is just logistics and I do not have a huge "stink" with it. But it does indicate a disconnect within our chapter and our relationship with IECA. I have had a constructive conversation with Ian about it - who is also frustrated with the lack of participation in our group - and I am as guilty as every one else when it comes to involvement.

I also wanted to address the ongoing problem of lack of trade representation in my message - which I think I was pretty clear on. This is a much larger issue and one that is imperative to the future of the industry.

"Without a successful trade organization to promote products, manufacturers and distributors, the industry will fail". Mark Limpert

(Not as snarky as "Unknowns" quote, but more relevant to the subject matter).

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Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #2

2009-12-07T12:52:00.001-07:00

From: Mark Myrowich

To: 'Mark Limpert' ; 'Ian Corne' ; lori.belz@state.mn.us ; geri.delamare@calgary.ca ; gbarber@cascade.ab.ca ; info@FlaxTech.com

Cc: meg@ieca.org ; 'Garry McFarlane'

Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 11:28 AM

Subject: RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg

Mark,

The event got coordinated by Ian Corne, Garry Mcfarlane of Brock White and myself. If there is a problem with having the IECA Northern Plains Chapter on the ticket then I have no problems taking it off and making it a private event. I guess it is the call of the board of directors.

“It is easier to raise a stink and be a back seat driver than it is to actually do something positive with that energy.” Unknown

Mark Myrowich

Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #1

2009-12-07T12:51:00.003-07:00

From: Mark Limpert [mailto:markl@gronatural.com]
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 11:12 AM
To: Ian Corne; lori.belz@state.mn.us; geri.delamare@calgary.ca; gbarber@cascade.ab.ca; Mark Myrowich; info@FlaxTech.com
Cc: meg@ieca.org; director@ieca.org
Subject: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg

Hello group,

I have heard through the grapevine that there is a Northern Plains Chapter event happening in Winnipeg.

How did this event get coordinated? I heard about it from a customer. Two guys getting together to try and make SOMETHING happen.

This is not acceptable - where is the cohesion as a group? 2 guys can't be responsible for representing the industry in 3 states and 3 provinces.

We have had no communication or activity as a chapter - it seems no one has the time, energy or finances to commit to regular meetings or functions. This has to change.

Does this mean reducing the geographical size of the chapters? I am not sure but something needs to happen. Ian is coordinating a chapter meeting at EC10 in Dallas- we need to get people there to discuss the future of this chapter.

We have a deeper problem here - we have no trade organization.

IECA comes the closest but has primarily focused on education - which is fine.

We can educate everyone on the continent, but without a successful trade organization to promote products, manufacturers and distributors, the industry will fail.

Other industries have robust trade organizations that do nothing but promote the industries products - to the people who spec, buy and use the products - that is something I think we could all get behind. The content becomes about the industries products as a whole - not each company battling over product development, costly individual The current process has driven needed high specifications/certifications and then standing alone in marketing and promotion of the products. quality/high value products to the bottom of the market - mandating that product pricing must be lowered just to stay in the game. This is a recipe for disaster. The industry as a whole (manufacturers, distributors, specifiers and end users) are frustrated and suffering because of it.

This is an integral issue that needs to be addressed - by our chapter and moreover by the industry.

Regards,

Mark Limpert

Minnesota Seminar #2

2009-12-07T12:45:00.002-07:00

This is a workshop MN Erosion Control Assoc. is putting on as well as information on their upcoming annual conference. Click on the title.

Minnesota Seminar #1

2009-12-07T12:37:00.004-07:00

From Lori Belz:

We have gained a number of new members over the year, a good thing. The chapter needs to offer/inform them of training and learning opportunities. I realize I do not look on the IECA web page regularly, or check the BLOG. If we (me) got in the habit of utilizing our communication tools(s) and the members know where to look for the latest information, this would be a great step forward. Gil could you put these on the Northern Pains calendar on the blog. I couldn’t get it to open.

Seminar #1:

the regular permit training put on by the U of M: Click on link above

A Rejuvenation?

2009-12-04T14:20:00.006-07:00

NEW CPESC's in Alberta

2009-06-19T15:23:00.002-06:00

Banting, Murray Sinclair Calgary (403) 204-3322 3043 Mar 20, 2005
Barber, Gilbert I. Stony Plain (780) 454-2400 2788 Mar 3, 2004
Barber, Gilbert Jonathan Edmonton (780) 917-7362 4445 Jun 11, 2009
Blakely, Deighen E. Calgary (403) 297-5907 3468 Apr 17, 2006
Borggard, Joal Leslie Canmore (403) 804-8108 5274 Jun 11, 2009
Buchko, John Edmonton (780) 733-7327 3751 Dec 4, 2006
Buchner, Joseph S. Calgary (403) 287-9741 2509 Sep 2, 2002
Cheng, Fred M. Edmonton (780) 415-1039 3025 Mar 12, 2005
De La Mare, Geri G. Calgary (403) 268-5184 2627 Apr 29, 2003
Dinu, David Alan Calgary (403) 540-6902 3055 Apr 12, 2005
Li, Edmund Chi-ming Calgary (403) 607-0049 2508 Sep 2, 2002
Lumabi, Leonora Edmonton (780) 496-6853 3047 Mar 20, 2005
Mandrusiak, Corey A. Edmonton (780) 488-4244 5275 Jun 11, 2009
Sinton, Heather M. Calgary (403) 297-3628 2771 Mar 3, 2004
Tait, Graham Donald Calgary (403) 268-2655 2768 Mar 3, 2004
Travis, John David Balzac (403) 660-9638 2213 Feb 24, 2001
Ure, Rochelle Leanne Edmonton (780) 969-2275 4166-IT NA
Vanderwel, Douwe St. Albert (780) 442-0683 1612 Apr 24, 1998
Walker, David G. Calgary (403) 278-4775 1043 Apr 6, 1995
Wonnacott, Ryan David Edmonton (780) 989-4569 4477 Feb 28, 2008
Zwierink, Mel Albert Calgary (403) 216-8932 4073 Jun 26, 2007

Envirocert International, Inc. 2008.

Erosion & Sediment Control Professional Development Training

2009-04-14T15:43:00.002-06:00

FYI - May 19 - 22, 2009 in Calgary (location TBA)

May 19 & 20, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - How to Design Effective Sediment & Erosion Control Plans
Instructors: Dr. David Walker CPESC, Geri DelaMare CPESC, Joe Buchner CPESC, Dave Dinu CPESC, Edmund Li CPESC

May 21 - CPESC Exam Review Canadian Version

May 22 - CPESC Exam Canadian Version

Registrar: Linda Jones, CLRA Alberta Chapter, P.O. Box 61047, Kensington Post Office, Calgary, AB, T2N 4S6
Phone or fax: 403.289.9435

Looking for Examples of Digital Erosion and Sediment Control Files

2009-03-18T19:02:00.002-06:00

Good Day All,

I am starting an Erosion and Sediment Control company here in Saskatchewan this spring. I am wondering if anybody would have a digital set of generic Erosion and Sediment Control plans that I could use as a reference in setting up my ACAD LT 2009 pen styles, pen weights, line types, etc.

If so, please email eworrall@sasktel.net

Thanks

Stenlogs and Power Poles

2009-03-08T21:35:00.002-06:00

Mark in a ditch

2009-03-08T21:26:00.002-06:00

The blog continues on

2009-03-08T21:19:00.002-06:00

Even though it appears that the chapter has gone dormant due to bad management and lack of enthusiasm, I have decided to carry on with the blog. I will post information and news as it passes my desk. Perhaps no one will read this, but nonetheless I will carry on.

Erosion Matters Blog will be featured in IECA article

2008-10-31T08:54:00.002-06:00

I was interviewed by Greg Northcutt of the Erosion Control Journal a few weeks ago about this blog and its importance to maintaining communications within the chapter. The story is scheduled for the March/April, 2009, issue of IECA News/Erosion Control journal.

Worldwide Soil Loss

2008-10-20T16:58:00.005-06:00

There was a great article on soil loss in the September 2008 National Geographic, titled Our Good Earth.

Soil Erosion sequesters Atmospheric Carbon

2008-10-09T09:17:00.003-06:00

Perhaps the radical environmental crowd will try to stop our erosion reclamation industry.

"Agricultural soil erosion is not a source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, according to research published online today (25 October) in Science. The study was carried out by an international team led by researchers at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, the University of Exeter, UK, and the University of California, Davis. The researchers developed a new method to establish the net effect of erosion on exchanges of carbon between the soil and the atmosphere.

They found that in landscapes subject to soil erosion, erosion acts like a conveyor belt, excavating subsoil, passing it through surface soils and burying it in hill-slope hollows. During its journey, the soil absorbs carbon from plant material and this becomes buried within the soil in depositional areas. Erosion, therefore, leads to more carbon being removed from the atmosphere than is emitted, creating what can be described as a 'sink' of atmospheric carbon."

Click on the Title to visit the article

IECA EC 09 in Reno, Nevada February 9-12, 2009

2008-10-07T12:37:00.003-06:00

It is time to start thinking about the IECA Annual Convention.

I hope to see you there.

ALBERTA: BIOENGINEERING and BIOTECHNICAL STREAMBANK STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP: NOVEMBER 4, 5, 6, 2008

2008-10-06T15:13:00.003-06:00

Click on the heading above for a link to a printable form.

This 3-day course will provide both theoretical and applied training in bioengineering and biotechnical stabilization techniques with a strong emphasis on erosion and sediment control. The material presented will be of use to regulators, designers, project managers, and contractors.

Classroom Training (November 4th) Topics will include:

Benefits and techniques of bioengineering and biotechnical slope and streambank stabilization

Harvesting and handling of woody cuttings

Re-directive and resistive techniques: rock vanes, longitudinal peaked stone toe protection, vegetated riprap, rootwad revetments

Biotechnical techniques: modified brush layering, live siltation, willow wattles, live staking

Erosion control techniques: compost berms and blankets, seeding, silt fencing

Selection and implementation of techniques

Field Training (November 5 & 6) will be offered at the Willow Creek site located just east of Hwy 2, 6 kms. north of the Hwy. 3 junction, or 10 kms. north of Ft. Macleod, Alberta. Travel will be by passenger coach bus. Participants will install willow wattles, live stakes, and brush layering. Demonstrations provided at the site during the training will include hydromulching (straw, fibres, tackifiers), and hydroseeding, blown compost berm and blanket placement, live siltation and brush layering behind LPSTP, geotextile soil wrap, turf reinforcement mattings, and in-stream monitoring procedures. Slope stabilization by soil nailing will be showcased.

Your Instructor: John McCullah, Salix Applied Earthcare (Redding, California), is a recognized expert in erosion control, watershed restoration, and technical training. He has contributed significantly in the development of the Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Best Management Practices for erosion control. John has led many hands-on training courses across North America and has developed the Dirt Time training video series.

For more technical information call: Fred Cheng, P.Eng. @780-415-1039 (Alberta Transportation) email: fred.cheng@gov.ab.ca

BIOENGINEERING and BIOTECHNICAL
STREAMBANK STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES
Classroom and Field Workshop
November 4, 5 & 6, 2008
Calgary, Alberta & Willow Creek, Alberta

Workshop Schedule
* Day 1 Buffet Lunch will be provided in the meeting room.
** Day 2 & 3 Bag Lunches will be provided.

Accommodation

Our host hotel and meeting place is The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 2720 Glenmore Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2E6 phone 1-800-261-3163. (http://www.glenmoreinn.com.

A block of 20 rooms has been reserved for out of town attendees.

Please mention that you are with the C-TEP Bio Engineering Workshop when booking your rooms. Reserve early!

If it more convenient for some attendees to travel to the field site on their own on Days 2 & 3, they can meet the group on site on Day 2 & 3 at 9:15 AM.

Registrants are responsible for their own accommodation, breakfast on Days 2 & 3 and evening dinners.

BIOENGNEERING & BIOTECHNICAL WORKSHOP 2008

Registrant Responsibilities
• Registrants are responsible for bringing approved safety boots, safety glasses, reflective vests, rubber boots (optional), gloves, hard hats, rain gear, note books/pens. (Shovels and hand tools will be provided at the site.)

• Registrants will be required to sign a Waiver of Liability during registration. A training video will be developed during the course for Alberta Transportation. A permission form to allow your potential appearance in this video will also be provided. Efforts will be made to accommodate those not wishing to appear in the video.
_______________________________________________________________
• Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

• The registration deadline is October 24, 2008.

• There will be no refunds thereafter, although registrant substitutions are permitted.

• No registration should be considered final until confirmation is received.

We look forward to seeing you !

For questions regarding registration, contact:

Neil Little, C-TEP Executive Director
Ph. 780-422-7634
Email: nlittle@c-tep.com www.c-tep.com

Video of culvert blow-out

2008-09-22T08:31:00.003-06:00

Another gem from David Derrick. Click on Title.

Event Invitation: Northern Plains Leadership Conference Call

2008-09-04T15:27:00.000-06:00

"Watch Your Dirt"

2008-08-30T08:00:00.003-06:00

I just got an e-mail from John McCullah reminding me of the Watch Your Dirt Internet site where John and James Swirsky ( a really good videographer) have an exceptionally well done Erosion and Sediment Control Website. All of the "Dirt Time" Videos are there and are available for you and your staff. The videos make great "Lunch and Learns" and are well worth the cost. Click on the title to check the site out.

Streambank Reclamation Seminar, Ft McLeod AB - Alberta Transportation

2008-08-29T15:36:00.007-06:00

I have just received word that a Streambank Reclamation Seminar with hands on participation will be held the week of November 1 - 7, 2008 on Willow Creek, North of Ft. McLeod, Alberta (West of Lethbridge). John McCullah, CPESC is the Seminar Leader, and attendence may include Tom Carpenter, CPESC, the inventor of the Tommy Silt Fence Machine and ScourStop Transition Matts. John will be demonstrating many Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices during the seminar. Further information should be available in the next few weeks.
In John's words:

"We are repairing about 3000 ft of stream, installing 9 rock vanes and rock longitudinal toe protection with willow and bioengineering of course, then reshaping a huge slump failure up to highway and fixing a 300-500 ft long gully."

Ice Considerations in the Design of River Restoration Structures by Andrew M. Tuthill

2008-08-12T08:55:00.006-06:00

David Derrick, Derrick, David L ERDC-CHL-MS [David.L.Derrick@usace.army.mil], has another informative letter out with the following publication of note:

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center announces the publication of a new document on its Web site. This is a very applicable article by Andrew M. Tuthill on river restorations and cold climate ie Winter Ice Considerations:

Abstract:
Modern river restoration and streambank stabilization projects constructed of natural materials are gaining favor over traditional materials such as riprap and concrete. These new structure types provide a more aesthetic and lower-cost means of controlling bed and bank erosion, while improving flow diversity and habitat. Little design guidance exists for these structures on ice-affected rivers, however. This report provides basic design guidelines for these in-stream structures in the ice environment. Critical design questions are whether the structure or project will cause ice jams where none occurred before and also how well the structures will survive ice processes.
For the freezeup period, simple water velocity and ice arching theory may be adequate to predict whether an in-stream structure will retain or pass ice.
Predicting the structures' effect on breakup ice jam formation is much more difficult and, because of this uncertainty, it is recommended that designers avoid locating these types of in-stream structures in sections of river known for destructive breakup ice jams and ice jam flooding.

If you wish to access/download the document (35 pages, 2.5 mb) in pdf format, the address is: http://libweb.wes.army.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/CRREL-TR-08-2.pdf

US Erosion Control Product Manufacturer selling direct to an Alberta Contractor

2008-07-02T10:13:00.004-06:00

Business must be really bad in the US (re: earlier comment). Here is a manufacturer in PA selling directly to an Alberta Contractor. AFW is a erosion control contractor, and NOT a distributor.

Product Evaluation
Product ID: 8132-2-33
Initiation Date: May 2008
Revision Date: June 12, 2008
Expiry Date: June 2011

RE: Review of Eastcoast Erosion Blankets – ECSC-2

Eastcoast Erosion Blankets – ECSC-2. This product is manufactured by Eastcoast Erosion Blankets any and distributed in Alberta by AFW Construction.

NY Times article: Follow the Silt

2008-06-25T15:47:00.000-06:00

Another great e-mail from Derrick, David L ERDC-CHL-MS [David.L.Derrick@usace.army.mil]

Folks,

Since this NY Times article on stream legacy sediments hit and so many people forwarded it to me I thought I would send it out to all 1900 people on my email list. The question is, does your stream have these sediments or not?
Don't jump to conclusions. Only good data collection, dating of sediment and wood (in other words the good science) can tell whether your stream has legacy sediment. Please read below an excerpt from an article by Dr. Greg Nagle from Cornell University about some of his research findings that are soon to be published. When the full article is published I will get Greg to forward it to me and I will send it out.....

Alberta - everyone wants a piece of the action

2008-06-19T09:11:00.002-06:00

I have been noticing that there are a lot of companies from the US and Eastern Canada trying to enter the Alberta Marketplace. The US companies are "dumping" at pricing considerably lower than those the Alberta based companies are offering. At a time when price increases due to fuel and input costs are rising it makes for an interesting marketplace.

My Submission #1 for the New Logo Contest

2008-06-07T13:43:00.002-06:00

Submission #1

ESCN TV - Weekly News about our Industry

2008-05-27T21:19:00.001-06:00

This is a reminder that you should check out escn.tv weekly for news about our industry.
Click on the title.

CPESC Oversight by Professionals Improves Erosion and Sediment Control on Tennessee Highway Construction Projects

2008-05-27T21:05:00.002-06:00

“They really liked the fact that the CPESC certificate wasn’t issued just because someone has the proper degree or other credentials,” Knox says. “Applicants also have to pass a written test demonstrating their knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices and regulations.”

This interesting article outlines why some jurisdictions are requiring professionals to have the CPESC designation. Click the title above

Water Balances and Climate Change

2008-05-20T13:26:00.007-06:00

Roberta and I went to a seminar on Climate Change at Grant McEwan College a few weeks ago. It was sponsored by the:

Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, Edmonton Section .

One of the speakers was:

Bruce Peachey, P.Eng MCIC
President
New Paradigm Engineering Ltd.
(http://www.newparadigm.ab.ca)

Bruce has a very different take on Climate Change, and one Al Gore needs to learn.

That is that: Carbon Dioxide is not a large contributor to Climate Change.

The more likely culprit to any man made changes is the result of increases in

Water Vapor

He has some convincing arguments. Click on the Title above.

Dirty Jobs: Installing Straw Wattles

2008-05-16T14:12:00.002-06:00

Gil, you should post this link on the blog

Have a look, Wattles on Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijCQ9PpZw48

Click on the link or the title above

Mark Myrowich CPESC

CEO

ErosionControlBlanket.com

Soil Bioengineering Workshop - Kananaskis July 28-29

2008-05-15T11:29:00.002-06:00

Linda Jones (Linda Jones [clra@telusplanet.net]) sent me the following note:

Gil - I like the website.
If you know of anybody who wants to attend the Kananaskis Workshop, registration for the conference is not required.
Linda

Click the title above

Lowly Streams Play Big Role In Fighting Pollution

2008-05-13T12:52:00.001-06:00

CHICAGO - A meandering stream appears to play a powerful role in filtering out pollutants like nitrogen, and understanding this role could help prevent oxygen-depleting blooms of algae that threaten fish and shellfish downstream, researchers said on Wednesday.

The research was part of a project to determine whether rivers actively process pollutants and remove them from the ecosystem, or simply act as drain pipes that flush polluted waters into lakes or out to sea.

Urban Stream Repair Practices

2008-05-13T12:24:00.001-06:00

From David Derrick:

Center for Watershed Protection Releases Urban Stream Repair Practices for free download. Click the title above.

"A Tutorial on Field Procedures for Inventory and Assessment of Road-Stream Crossings for Aquatic Organism Passage"

2008-05-13T12:20:00.002-06:00

From David Derrick (Derrick, David L ERDC-CHL-MS [David.L.Derrick@usace.army.mil])

It provides a step-by-step tutorial on field inventory procedures used to identify road-stream crossings that impede passage of fish and other aquatic organisms, with a specific focus on culverts. It is available for viewing at the FishXing Website (http://www.stream.fs.fed.us/fishxing). This tutorial follows the US Forest Service's procedures, which are fully described in the document "National Inventory and Assessment Procedure for Identifying Barriers to Aquatic Organism Passage at Road-Stream Crossings", which is available for download at:
http://www.stream.fs.fed.us/fishxing/publications/PDFs/NIAP.pdf.
The final beta build of FishXing 3.0 is also available at the website and recommended for all FishXing users.

Click the title above.

Vancouver Island University Courses

2008-05-06T19:26:00.000-06:00

The Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College), Nanaimo BC, is pleased to offer:

Erosion & Sediment Control:
Maple Ridge, May 13-15: http://mala.ca/nrep/courseinfo.asp?ID=1150
Sparwood, May 20-22: http://mala.ca/nrep/courseinfo.asp?ID=1291
Campbell River, June 18-20: http://mala.ca/nrep/courseinfo.asp?ID=1298
Whitehorse, July 14-16: http://mala.ca/nrep/courseinfo.asp?ID=1295
Surrey, July 21-23: http://mala.ca/nrep/courseinfo.asp?ID=1293

A great video of a Dam Removal

2008-05-06T08:51:00.001-06:00

Video about the removal of Marmot Dam in Oregon
Thanks to David Derrick, (Derrick, David L ERDC-CHL-MS [David.L.Derrick@usace.army.mil])

CPESC - A Northern Plains Chapter Prospective in EROSION CONTROL Mqagazine

2008-04-30T16:09:00.004-06:00

Ben Northcutt has a nice piece on the CPESC International Perspective with comments from our chapter CPESC's on the last page of the current issue of Erosion Control magazine.
Click on the Title to see the article.

The Best Annual Meeting We ever Had!!

2008-04-24T16:00:00.002-06:00

The Bar in Philadelphia!! At least I think it was there!

IECANP Minutes - Feb. 20, 2008

2008-04-24T15:42:00.003-06:00

Minutes: Annual Meeting Orlando FL, February 20, 2008
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm
In Attendance:
Mark Limpert, David Walker, Ron Hendrickson, Ryan Wonnacott, Mark
Myrowich, Cindy Heselton, Don Kingerski, Gil Barber Sr., Gil Barber Jr., Ian
Corne. Not in attendance with regrets: Geri DelaMere

1. Secretary’s Report: Only 1 phone meeting scheduled in the past year, and the
Secretary was unavailable (out of cell range in Northern BC).

2. 2007 Annual Meeting verbal report accepted and approved,

3. Treasurers report: Verbal only. Reconciliation of account to follow. We have
approximately $9000.00 in the account, and no expenses were incurred in 2008
except for bank related.

4. Ian discussed the issue of NP partnering with other organizations as a method of
becoming more effective with our limited manpower and resources. Discussed were
IECANP partnering with CPESC Alberta, Industry and Business, Government, and
other associations.

5. David welcomed the suggestion of partnering with CPESC Alberta. There was
some general discussion as to how to properly do this. The purchasing of an
information banner was discussed. This was a suggestion from last year’s annual
meeting. The major emphasis was on the Northern Plains Chapter supporting
education and information promotion of the chapter and seminars, courses etc.

6. Cindy Brought up the need for adding value to the membership. New members
need to see a value in having the membership, and need to see concrete
benefits. Such things as seminars, on line blogs, websites etc. would all have
value here.

7. David suggested that we use chapter funds to bring in guest speakers to
educational functions within the chapter area.

8. Mark L. added that the chapter does not have enough active members to act
efficiently, and that we need to have a bigger chapter membership. Ian added
that we need much greater exposure to do this, and that a chapter banner is one
way to get this exposure.

9. Mark M. suggested that we could set up a chapter information table at events like
the Minnesota MECA annual event, and that they would be no charge. He
suggested that the chapter must set up expectation levels and guidelines for
expansion, and that we need specific goals. Cindy agreed, and stated that we
need to greatly increase communication within the chapter. Mark L. said that we
need to start moving forward on these points as soon as possible.

10. Gil Jr. added that a dialog regarding chapter expectations and goals needed to
be initiated. Don agreed that this was a priority for the chapter.

11. Gil Jr. expressed the need for the chapter to bring educational seminars and
guest instructors etc. into the University’s and Colleges, because the Erosion
Control Industry was being ignored in the sciences. Ron agreed with Gil Jr.

12. David restated Cindy’s comment that we need to show value to our members.
Both Mark L and Cindy suggested that we should stress 3 main areas in the
chapter:

1. Communications
2. Membership
3. Education

Cindy suggested that we first determine what areas we want to make progress
in, determine one or two strategic directions for each and then determine some
specific objectives to accomplish that moves us in those directions.
Mark L suggested that 3 committees be formed under these topics and a plan of
attack be developed for each area.

13. Mark M. said that Education is always the key to Chapter relevance. Mark then
volunteered to stay on as Treasurer. Mark suggested that we go through our
Charter to determine our chapter goals.

14. Cindy moved that we set up 3 committees: Mark L. seconded this.

1. Education: Cindy volunteered to head this committee

2. Communications: Gil Sr volunteered to set this up

3. Membership: Mark Limpert volunteered for this
Motion Carried

15. Ian moved that we purchase a Chapter banner for Advertising the chapter. Gil
Jr. seconded.
Motion carried.

16. A second motion was moved by Ian that $500.00 was to be spent on a chapter
logo contest. Gil Jr. seconded. Motion Carried.

The executive for 2008-2009 is:

President: Ian Corne

Secretery: Mark Limpert

Treasurer: Mark Myrowich

VP Manitoba: open

VP Minnesota: Lori Belz

VP North Dacota: Ron Hendrickson

VP South Dacota: Mark Limpert

VP Saskatchewan: open

VP Alberta: Geri DelaMare

Committees:

Education: Cindy Heselton

Membership: Mark Limpert

Communications: Gil Barber Sr.

Chapter Advisory: Geri DelaMare

Canadian Land Reclamation Annual Meeting - Kananaskis July 28 - Aug 1st

2008-04-23T20:25:00.003-06:00

I am a member of the CLRA Alberta Chapter. This is a really worthwhile organization for those of you interested in the reclamation side of Erosion Control etc.. See the Bioengineering course they are offering at the general meeting in our Calendar

Erosion Matters - IECANP News: Soil Bioengineering Course

2008-04-19T21:46:00.001-06:00

Erosion Matters - IECANP News: Soil Bioengineering Course

http://www.cmiae.org/conferences.htm#Soil_Bio-Engineering_Course_
Click on title above

Soil Bioengineering Course

2008-04-19T21:40:00.002-06:00

Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology
Soil Bioengineering Course - April 29 & 30, 2008
Hillcrest Hotel, Revelstoke, BC

Click on Title for Website

Become a contributor

2008-04-17T12:53:00.001-06:00

If you want to contribute new entries to this blog e-mail me at gbarber@cascade.ab.ca and I will send you an invitation.

The problem with Artesian Springs

2008-04-07T18:19:00.002-06:00

This 1.6 km channel stays soft and soupy due to an Artesian Spring by the bridge in the distance. This picture was taken after a rain event last spring. Some of the eroded cuts are over 1.5 metres deep. This is along the Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton. Is anybody interested in the solution used?

ECTC launches QDOR

2008-04-07T18:13:00.001-06:00

Quality Data Oversight Review

What is QDOR?
QDOR has been developed by the Erosion Control Technology Council to assist end users of erosion control products in specifiying and using the proper type of erosion/sediment control product on their jobs. QDOR will allow end users to compare product values on an “apples to apples” comparison based on the data provided.

How it will work?
The program will consist of a product and review process of data. The products will need to meet
and be in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.

Who can participate?
The program is open to both member and non members of the Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC). Any end user will be able to view the product charts via the ECTC website free of charge.

When will it be available?
May 1, 2008 will be the official kick off date for this program.

Why should I care?
The implementation of the QDOR program will provide a source of guidance to end users comparing products easily. Each product will be tested under similar test methods and are based upon field performance. This will give the end user compariable data to work with and make product selection a more seamless task.

Who do I contact for more information?

Laurie Honnigford, ECTC Executive Director
Email: laurie@ectc.org
Phone: 651-554-1895

Our Chapter President in Calgary

2008-04-07T18:07:00.002-06:00

I met up with our Chapter President, Winnipeg's Ian Corne today at the City of Calgary Erosion and Sediment Control Seminars. He has been really busy, but promises to catch up on his e-mail and blog reading.

A new member makes his mark - welcome Ed

2008-04-07T18:05:00.000-06:00

Hello all. I have just became a new member of IECA and will be joining your Chapter. I thought I would introduce myself. My Name is Ed and I am a Civil Engineering Technologist in Regina, Saskatchewan. I am hoping to be either the first, or close to the first, person to obtain the CPESC Certification in Saskatchewan. So, hello and I look forawrd to communicating regularly.

New Additions to the Calendar

2008-04-03T15:08:00.001-06:00

Check the calendar link at the right side of the blog for new information.

Northern Plains Chapter CPESC'S

2008-03-12T16:39:00.004-06:00

We now have the following CPESC's within our Chapter Area:

MANITOBA: 9
ALBERTA: 19
MINNESOTA: 56
NORTH DAKOTA: 5
SOUTH DAKOTA: 3
SASKATCHEWAN: 0

2 New CPESC's

2008-03-12T16:33:00.004-06:00

I also see both Ian Corne, and Ryan Wonnacott's names listed as CPESC 's

Congratulations Ian and Ryan.

A New CPESC-IT

2008-03-12T16:09:00.004-06:00

I just got word from Gil Barber Jr., an employee of Stantec in Edmonton.
He is now CPESC-IT #4445-IT

Congratulations Gil!

It makes a father proud!

Alberta Oil Sands - The New Lake

2008-03-01T22:47:00.003-07:00

Here is a shot of the west pit, being converted into a lake. The east pit can be seen on the other side of the highway. The Oil Sands projects seal off the areas being mined, and do not allow any runoff to leave the sites. All of the erosion and sediment is controlled within the sites themselves, and reclamation etc. occurs as each area is mined and refilled. They have separate departments for internal and external control of water.

The Alberta Oil Sands: Filling in a big Hole!

2008-03-01T21:25:00.006-07:00

This is the east pit where Syncrude dug its first oil sands. This huge pit was one of the biggest excavations in the world and took years to dig. The excavation was over 185 ft deep with over 75 feet of overburden, (my estimate only). It is now being filled by pumping in the processed sand from the refinery. When it is completely filled and contoured some of the area will have hills up to 50m high and the topsoils will be replaced and trees etc planted. To the west of this pit the second pit is being made into a lake. You are looking across miles of open area here.

Erosion and Sediment Control Internet Sites

2008-02-29T09:50:00.009-07:00

There are a great number of really good internet sites dedicated to Erosion and Sediment Control. This post is a compilation of site locations that our members think are worth visiting. If you have a good site that you would like to include please edit this blog entry and add the link to the list.

1. Here is the first link: The Erosion and Sediment Manual designed by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. This link goes to the page where the .pdf's reside. There is the main manual , a Field Guide, and other material.
http://www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca/686.htm

2. Erosion Control Technology Council: Information on Specifications and Installation of Blankets
http://www.ectc.org/

New Posts: Adding Subject Labels

2008-02-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

At the bottom of each post is a section for one or more labels. Label your post with one or more subject labels. If you want to see all the posts for a particular subject just click on the label and all the posts regarding that subject will appear.

Sharing Education Information

2008-02-27T11:27:00.008-07:00

I've volunteered to lead some educational initiatives for the chapter and I'm inviting your input and participation. At our meeting in Florida, it was felt that our chapter was not quite developed enough to be putting on our own educational sessions, but that we could share information about educational opportunities with each other and partner with organizations putting on sessions.

I've created an on-line calendar that can facilitate the sharing of education opportunities. Anyone can post to the calendar by clicking on Add/Edit entry on the lower left corner or by clicking on the actual date number in the calendar itself. Feel free to post conferences that you've heard about, courses, workshops, supplier demo's, etc. and be sure to add the website link for that event (if you have one). The link is http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/iecanp

I'd like to create some "categories" but I'm wondering if they should be created based on geographic region (i.e. provinces and states) or type of event (conference, workshop, course, seminar, supplier demo, meetings, conference calls) so I'm looking for your feedback on this.

I think getting a handle on what educational opportunities exist within our broad area is a good first step. I look forward to your feedback on this and other areas we should be addressing to foster education among our members.

Help me with this problem

2008-02-27T08:36:00.003-07:00

Any suggestions? Please use the comments below to help me with this one.
Gil

An invitation to post your own material to this blog.

2008-02-21T15:30:00.003-07:00

This is a reprint of a post I made when I started this blog. Every member of our chapter should be a contributing member of this blog. Please e-mail me at gbarber@cascade.ab.ca with this request and I will include you as a contributing member.

One of the neat things about a blog is the ability for different types of interaction between blog readers. The easiest and simplest interaction is to add comments to each individual blog entry. A better, but more detailed method is to become a contributor to the blog and make your own entries. I have invited all of the executive members to become contributing members of this blog, and I invite all of you to become blog contributors if you have something to say. This will allow you to post items and have a comment section for discussion. I will be the moderator and blog administrator, but will leave the input to anyone who has something to say. Of course I will probable have a lot to say as well.
Gil

Gil.Mark, and John at the IECA

2008-02-21T15:09:00.002-07:00

Me on the left, Mark Myrowich (erosioncontrolblanket.com), and John McCullah (dirttime.com)

Erosion Matters - Add a New Post

2008-02-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

If you want to contribute new entries to this blog e-mail me at gbarber@cascade.ab.ca and I will send you an invitation. Once you are listed in the Light Green box to the right you can:

Go to the sign in at the top right corner.
After you sign in you can click on the "+ New Post" in the dashboard, or click the "Posting" tab or "Create" below the tab.

It's a new year and a new attitude

2008-02-21T11:51:00.002-07:00

Well, it's Feb.21, 2008 and I am writing this from the Coronado Disney Resort in Orlando. IECA 2008 is winding down and the Northern Plains Chapter had their Annual Meeting last night. It was a pleasant surprise to see more members show up than have in the past 6 years. Not only that, but a distinct feeling of enthusiasm was in the room. I will be posting the minutes of the meeting, and will be setting up 3 separate sections in the blog to accommodate the 3 new committees formed from the meeting. They are:
1. Membership
2. Education
3. Communication.
I will be heading the communications group within the chapter (group?). Right now it's just me, but I will be recruiting more bodies.
This blog is now reanimated, and I will add bells and whistles to further aid in group cohesion through communication.
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Gil

We have a small problem here!

2007-01-11T13:27:00.000-07:00

This goes into a fish bearing pond.

Jobsite Picture File #1

2007-01-10T13:14:00.000-07:00

I would like to post pictures of Jobsites, Erosion Problems Etc. from time to time. If you have any pictures we could use please send them to me or post them yourself on the blog.

Are you coming to Reno?

2007-01-10T10:01:00.000-07:00

Our chapter's General Meeting will be held in Reno at the IECA Convention on Wednesday, Feb.14 at 6:15pm. We have a meeting room set up (I don,t know which one - it will be posted at the conference. If we do not get a lot of members present, we may convene in the local bar. (we did that a few years ago, and it worked well!). If you are planning to attend please contact me at: gbarber@cascade.ab.ca, and let me know.
I will be receiving a list of attendees from our chapter area, and I will send out to you the list with as much information as I can. It,s nice to know who else is there from your area. I encourage all of you attending to contact other chapter members.
If you are interested in running for a chapter position (including the president), please contact me even if you will not be attending the reno conference. Also, you can give me your proxy vote for the positions up for reelection. I will be sending out e-mail notices on this subject over the next week.

IECA Partners For Excellence

2007-01-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

IECA Partners For Excellence:

Northern Plains Chapter:

Chapter Management 410; Membership Development 525; Education 100; extra credit 100 - for a total score of 1135.

I want to tell you that I think that is great. I hope in filling out the form you found that you have done more than you thought. And for next year, I’ll work with all of you to establish more goals that you feel are attainable. Please keep up the good work…have a happy holiday season! Best Wishes, Meg

Chapter Executive Conference Call

2007-01-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

This is just a reminder about our next teleconference call scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2007 at 10am Mountain, 11am Central. I look forward to talking with all of you! --Meg

Make a New Post

2006-10-31T13:37:00.000-07:00

I have added this item to the left hand sidebar to make it easier to add a new post to the blog.
Be the first to try it out - add a post - write something!

Get Involved - Volunteer to Make a Presentation

2006-10-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

I just got a call from one of the Professors at Lakeland College (Bachelor of Applied Science - Environmental Management Program), to do a 1/2 day seminar on Erosion and Sediment Control. Last week I was invited to the University of Alberta to do a seminar on Erosion Control, (Land Reclamation Program).
I bring this subject up because it amazes me that very little practical information is taught about either Erosion and Sediment Control, or the use of Geotextiles and Geocomposites in the Construction Industry. It is becoming a serious concern to a number of more practical academics in our Post Secondary Institutions.
Because of my interest in all aspects our industry, I go out of my way to approach academics I meet at conferences and seminars to volunteer my services. I have always received a most positive response, as well as a comment on how they do not know enough about the industry to teach on the subject.
I would like to challenge all of you to contact anyone you know who is teaching Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agriculture, Reclamation, Agrology, Agronomy, or any other field where Erosion and Sediment control will be used, and to volunteer your services to help educate new students on the importance of learning about Erosion and Sediment Control.

Natures Solution to Erosion

2006-10-29T07:18:00.000-07:00

Well its 7AM Sunday morning (we get up at 5:45am to give our Diabetic dog a shot), and there is 10cm of snow on the ground and it is -7deg Celsius. Once again nature has solved the erosion and sedimentation problems in this part of the world - freeze everything, and put a clean white cover over it!
It's a crisp new world out there.

An invitation to post your own material to this blog.

2006-10-28T09:04:00.000-06:00

CPESC Course Edmonton

2006-10-27T11:13:00.000-06:00

Geri DeLaMere, Alberta VP, sent out an E-Mail regarding this course to be held in November. I am including the basic information here as well:

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control Course
November 20 - 24th
For more information:

U of A Extension Centre
8303 112 Street 2nd Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
8:30 - 4:30
http://www.extension.ualberta.ca/appliedsciences/seminars.aspx
UA Extension Program Coordinator, Suzanne Roy 780 492 4057

Erosion Matters: IECA Northern Plains Chapter

2006-10-26T09:29:00.000-06:00

This is a blog for members of the Northern Plains Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) and (IECANP). The website for the IECA is: www.ieca.org. I will be uploading news and information about the chapter, and the comments section can be used by members to add more information and comments. I will try to update this blog weekly, and from time to time will comment on issues relating to the industry. I invite all members of the chapter to send me information that would fit into this blog. I have set up a new e-mail address for this at: iecanp@cascade.ab.ca.
I hope that all members use this source of Chapter information and contribute postings.

Erosion Matters - IECANP News

Add a new Post

2010 Chapter Activities.

Minutes of Annual Meeting - Anatole Hilton, Dallas

BIOENGINEERING and BIOTECHNICAL WORKSHOP STREAMBANK STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES “RETURN TO WILLOW CREEK” JUNE 24 & 25, 2010

EC10 Government Relations Committee Invite

Chapter President's Message

The Alaskan Experience

Facts about the 1500's from David Derrick

Alberta DOT Willow Creek Project

Erosion Seminar Jan 27, Red Deer, Alberta

A Time Lapse Stop Action Video by James Swirsky

EC47-Water Harvesting or Rainwater Management

For those of you working in Urban Environments this looks like a great course in "Water Gardening"

Click on the heading for more information

Course Description:

Agenda:

Using the calendar

Minnesota Erosion Control Association: 22nd Annual Erosion Control & Stormwater Management Conference & Trade Show!

Minnesota Erosion Control Association: “Managing Risk During Construction: Practical Tips for Reducing Erosion and the Potential for Enforcement”

From the IECA E-Update

RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #5

RE: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #4

Re: Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg - #3

Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #2

Jan 28, 2010 Erosion Control conference in Winnipeg #1

Minnesota Seminar #2

Minnesota Seminar #1

A Rejuvenation?

NEW CPESC's in Alberta

Erosion & Sediment Control Professional Development Training

Looking for Examples of Digital Erosion and Sediment Control Files

Stenlogs and Power Poles

Mark in a ditch

The blog continues on

Erosion Matters Blog will be featured in IECA article

Worldwide Soil Loss

Soil Erosion sequesters Atmospheric Carbon

IECA EC 09 in Reno, Nevada February 9-12, 2009

ALBERTA: BIOENGINEERING and BIOTECHNICAL STREAMBANK STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP: NOVEMBER 4, 5, 6, 2008

Video of culvert blow-out

Event Invitation: Northern Plains Leadership Conference Call

Event Invitation:Northern Plains Leadership Conference Call

Date & Time

Presenter Information

"Watch Your Dirt"

Streambank Reclamation Seminar, Ft McLeod AB - Alberta Transportation

Ice Considerations in the Design of River Restoration Structures by Andrew M. Tuthill

US Erosion Control Product Manufacturer selling direct to an Alberta Contractor

NY Times article: Follow the Silt

Alberta - everyone wants a piece of the action

My Submission #1 for the New Logo Contest

ESCN TV - Weekly News about our Industry

CPESC Oversight by Professionals Improves Erosion and Sediment Control on Tennessee Highway Construction Projects

Water Balances and Climate Change

Dirty Jobs: Installing Straw Wattles

Soil Bioengineering Workshop - Kananaskis July 28-29

Lowly Streams Play Big Role In Fighting Pollution

Urban Stream Repair Practices

"A Tutorial on Field Procedures for Inventory and Assessment of Road-Stream Crossings for Aquatic Organism Passage"

Vancouver Island University Courses

A great video of a Dam Removal

CPESC - A Northern Plains Chapter Prospective in EROSION CONTROL Mqagazine

The Best Annual Meeting We ever Had!!

IECANP Minutes - Feb. 20, 2008

Canadian Land Reclamation Annual Meeting - Kananaskis July 28 - Aug 1st

Erosion Matters - IECANP News: Soil Bioengineering Course

Soil Bioengineering Course

Become a contributor

The problem with Artesian Springs

ECTC launches QDOR

Our Chapter President in Calgary

A new member makes his mark - welcome Ed

New Additions to the Calendar

Northern Plains Chapter CPESC'S

2 New CPESC's

A New CPESC-IT

Alberta Oil Sands - The New Lake

The Alberta Oil Sands: Filling in a big Hole!

Erosion and Sediment Control Internet Sites

Event Invitation:
Northern Plains Leadership Conference Call