International Erosion Control AssociationDENVER, Colo. – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is calling for nominations for the IECA Board of Directors for terms beginning in February 2012. The IECA Board of Directors is made up of nine members, each serving a three-year term. The election for the three available positions will be held this fall.

IECA’s success as an organization is due largely to the commitment, energy and expertise of its volunteers, including those who serve on the IECA Board of Directors. IECA is asking for assistance inidentifying IECA members whose extensive industry and volunteer experience, as well as outstanding leadership skills, would serve to enhance the IECA Board.

Candidates may be nominated by a colleague or be self-nominated, and winners are selected by the IECA membership. The deadline to submit a nomination is August 12, 2011.

Complete details and nomination forms may be found on IECA’s website at http://www.ieca.org/coursepdf/2011nominations.pdf

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 http://www.ieca.org.