EC12 - IECA

What Can Environmental Connection 2012 Do for You?

  • EC12 FIELD TOUR
    Tuesday
    February 28

    Restoration of Southern Nevada’s Las Vegas Wash The current effort to stabilize and restore the Las Vegas Wash is one of the largest, most significant and successful restoration efforts currently under way in the Southwestern United States.

    Come see how this program came to be, learn the key elements necessary to make other, similar programs successful, and see the outstanding results of the program to date.

    Make you a more valuable member of your team with top-notch education featuring new full-day courses and shorter sessions with more advanced content.

  • Help you make more business connections through unique events focused on building long-lasting relationships.
  • Get you up to speed on the industry’s latest products and techniques in the EC12 expo hall – the largest of its kind!

Environmental Connection 2012 (EC12), the annual conference and expo of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), is the world’s largest soil and water event. Combining quality education with a world-class expo, EC12 is the premier gathering place for the erosion and sediment control community. Don’t miss out as Environmental Connection returns to Las Vegas, NV, February 26-29, 2012.

The early registration deadline is 16 December 2011, so register now to secure the best price and reserve a seat for some of the most in-demand education!

Register today.

Full-Day Training Courses

Learn from the industry’s most respected instructors! Check out some of the new courses below:

EC12 hot picks:

  • NEW for EC12! How to Analyze & Solve Soil Stability
  • NEW for EC12! Stream and Riparian Area Investigation, Rehabilitation and Design Workshop
  • NEW for EC12! Turbidity Control 101: What You Need to Know for This Unfolding Business Opportunity
  • Total Sediment Control
  • Newest Best of the BMPs

View all EC12 full-day courses

Half-Day and One-House Sessions Schedule

Half-day and one-hour sessions include case studies, research papers, forums, workshops and poster presentations. Here are just a few of the more than 90 half-day and one-hour sessions:

  • Stormwater Monitoring: A Primer on Basic Data and Methods
  • Introduction to Erosion Control on Desert Landscapes
  • Compliance with the New EPA Construction General Permit
  • Implementation Strategies for Meeting the Numeric Effluent Limit for Turbidity

Link to the technical sessions schedule

Don’t Forget to Check Out EC12 Exhibit Hall

More than 150 exhibitors will be on hand at EC12 to provide you with the solutions you’ve been seeking for your in-field challenges. Get the latest products and technology from EC12 exhibitors.

View EC12 exhibitors

Hotel and Travel Plans Made Easy and Affordable

IECA is heading to the Entertainment Capital of the World! All EC12 activities will be held at The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. A great place to visit, the Rio is located near the Vegas Strip and has a free shuttle service. Attendees will enjoy a 120,000 square foot casino, fabulous spa and four pools. The Rio is also home to some of the best shows and dining for all palates. Last but not least, the Rio Las Vegas Hotel annually hosts of the World Series of Poker main event. Book your hotel reservation today and experience all that Rio Las Vegas has to offer.

IECA has secured a limited number of rooms at the special rate of $119.00 plus tax per night (Sunday – Thursday) at The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Call 1-888-746-6955 (Group Name: SRERO12) or book online by visiting our hotel and travel page at www.ieca.org/travel.

For more information on The Rio and transportation options from Las Vegas’s McCarran International Airport, visit our website at www.ieca.org/travel.

IECA’s Best Value

IECA membership is the best value for EC12 and throughout the year. IECA members save on EC12 conference passes and receive year-round education through members-only listserves, special website access and a free webinar every membership year.

Join IECA today!

We look forward to meeting you at EC12, the world’s largest soil and water event. If you have any questions about the event, registration or IECA, please contact IECA at ecinfo@ieca.org or call 800-455-4322 (+1 303-640-7554). See you in Las Vegas!