IECA Stormwater Management Library

 

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  • Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 2026/06/25 at 12:00 PM (MDT)

    Currently, LID/GSI are built on dedicated acreages of utility-scale solar farms, which does reduce the producing acreages. A novel approach is to make the “distributed” LID/GSI systems more distributed from the solar-farm scale down to the panel scale making use of the vast permeable surfaces around solar panels. By catching stormwater runoff at the dripline of each panel, stormwater can be retained, detained and infiltrated right at the panel scale. This approach improves vegetation establishment, biodiversity and soil microbiome while reducing runoff and erosion. For dual-use projects like agrivoltaics, this new approach increases crop production and reduces or eliminates the need of irrigation system. Even in semi-arid and arid areas where rainfall is not sufficient to support agricultural activities and an irrigation system is still required, this novel approach can significantly reduce the water usage. Retaining stormwater on the site can potentially reduce the size of LID/GSI and increase the usable land for energy production. In addition to the increased energy output, reduced stormwater runoff leads to lower operational costs and less regulatory fines.

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  • Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 2026/06/11 at 12:00 PM (MDT)

    This webinar will introduce the High Definition Stream Survey (HDSS) as a practical watershed scale tool for erosion control, restoration planning, and post storm assessment. Using the recent 160 mile survey of the New River following Hurricane Helene as the primary example, the session will show how continuous, meter resolution data provides a clear picture of debris fields, infrastructure impacts, floodplain connectivity, and geomorphic conditions. Participants will learn how HDSS consolidates what would typically require multiple studies into a single coordinated survey. The presentation will also highlight lessons from more than 2,000 miles of HDSS work across the United States and how these methods support defensible, cost effective decision making. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how HDSS can improve watershed planning, reduce redundant field efforts, and guide restoration investments that deliver long lasting results.

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  • Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 2026/05/21 at 12:00 PM (MDT)

    This webinar looks at how remote drone dock technology is changing erosion and sediment control monitoring. Instead of relying solely on in-person inspections, automated systems can provide consistent site visibility and support compliance efforts. The session will cover how drone automation and AI are being used to identify BMP issues, along with the role of real-time alerts and site visuals in improving project oversight and safety.

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    To provide watershed managers, municipalities, and restoration practitioners with a new operational approach to HAB prevention by identifying where and how to interrupt the hypoxia cascade. The presentation demonstrates how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) deployed across a corridor — rather than isolated lake treatments — can reduce nutrient mobility, stabilize oxygen, and prevent bloom conditions before they develop. Hypoxia is not a localized water-quality issue — it is the unseen engine that drives harmful algal bloom formation across entire watersheds. When oxygen drops in one zone, internal phosphorus release accelerates, microbial communities shift, organic carbon increases, and downstream waters inherit amplified bloom conditions. This presentation demonstrates why managing HABs requires interrupting the hypoxia cascade at its earliest points — upstream, at depth, and at key control structures — rather than relying on in-lake, end-stage treatments. By applying corridor-scale, Nature-based Solutions, we can stabilize oxygen levels, bind nutrients, and restore system function long before a bloom takes hold.

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    While geocells have been commercially available for 40 years, they are under-utilized when attempting to vegetate challenging slopes. Using three-dimensional geocells in these applications allows you to confine up to 12" of topsoil, preventing it from eroding and giving ample long-term organic material for long-term vegetation establishment. I will begin with an introduction to slope failure mechanisms and how each are caused. I will then introduce geocells, including their history, the different cell sizes and cell depths that are available and when each variation is suitable for use. Next, I will discuss the various accessories that go along with the geocell, including connection devices, various anchoring options and when each is recommended. I will finish the presentation highlighting various case studies of vegetated geocell slope protection, including showcasing the installation processes using the various anchoring options.

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    This session will explore the practical benefits and technical details of small-footprint, mobile inclined-plate settling tanks (Lamella Clarifiers) in major earthworks projects across New Zealand. We'll address the challenges posed by NZ's remote and hilly terrain, and demonstrate how these tanks can enhance time, cost, performance and reporting efficiency during rain events, especially when discharging to sensitive natural waterways. Using the post-cyclone Gabrielle recovery and repair of Brynderwyn Hill on SH1 (NZ's main highway) as a case study, we'll fill knowledge gaps regarding the mobility, performance, and deployment of these tanks in adverse weather conditions.

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    Get a clear, step by step approach to planning your IECA 2026 experience—so you learn more, meet more people, and leave with actions you can use. We’ll cover session selection, networking confidence, Expo strategy, and how to engage with Knowledge Circles and MentorConnect. Perfect for students and early career professionals.

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    Large rocks and seawalls are typically used in coastal applications to protect shorelines and prevent erosion. These solutions appear to be strong on the surface given their size and weight, but they can promote erosion in certain scenarios and disrupt the marine environment. The presentation is intended to provide information about living shorelines and the benefits they offer over traditional gray infrastructure solutions.

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    Determination of appropriate stormwater discharge monitoring points is a fundamental component of an effective process for managing stormwater and temporary erosion and sediment control in compliance with project-issued Section 402 Construction Stormwater General Permit Conditions. Permit wording can be general and challenging to interpret.

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    Construction work within waterways can be one of the most challenging types of projects to remain in compliance with various permits and regulations. There may be overlapping and fluctuating permit boundaries, confined workspaces, and complex treatment systems. However, by understanding the different types of permits and how to comply with them, proactive compliance on these challenging projects is achievable!

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