IECA Certification7 July 2009 – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has announced the renewal of its partnership agreement with EnviroCert International, Inc. EnviroCert International, Inc. provides oversight and direction for the Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) and Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) certification programs.

IECA Board of Directors President Michael Chase, CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, has this to say of the partnership arrangement: “IECA and EnviroCert International, Inc. have had a long and mutually beneficial relationship. The two organizations continue to complement each other with industry recognized education provided by IECA, and certification programs and review classes for CPESC, CPSWQ, and CESSWI provided by EnviroCert International, Inc. Both of these services are highly valued by our membership. IECA is very excited about the renewed partnership agreement between the two organizations and looks forward to many more years of successful growth and development for both entities.”

Also pleased to formally renew its relationship with IECA is EnviroCert International, Inc. Board of Directors Chair Jeff Econom who says, “This partnership agreement has been long overdue. EnviroCert International’s goal is to strengthen this partnership and expand the educational resources between both organizations to provide the most current and up-to-date information as possible.”

More information about the Partners program and how partners are selected can be found on IECA’s website at http://www.ieca.org/education/CPESC/CPESCInchome.asp.

ABOUT IECA

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is the world’s oldest and largest association devoted entirely to helping members solve the problems caused by erosion and its byproduct – sediment. Founded in 1972, IECA is a non-profit organization that serves as the premier global resource for the prevention and control of erosion. For more information about state-of-the-art educational events and materials, please visit our website at www.ieca.org.

ABOUT ENVIROCERT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

EnviroCert International, Inc. certifies individuals based on a thorough examination and review of an individual’s educational, scientific and service activities in both the public and private sectors. EnviroCert International, Inc. has developed standards and procedures for certifying persons qualified to practice in the fields of erosion and sediment control and/or stormwater quality. Visit www.envirocertintl.org for more information.