Denver, Colo. – The International Erosion Control Association’s charitable fund, Save Our International Land (SOIL), raised more than $1,500 at Environmental Connection 2012 through its third annual SOIL Fund Silent Auction. The auction, which was held on Tuesday, February 28th, featured items collected from countries around the world which were generously donated by SOIL Fund Committee members and active supporters.
“Once again, the generosity of IECA members helped to make the SOIL Fund Silent Auction at EC12 a success. Over $1,500 was raised through tough bidding on many items including: Disney Gift Cards, a 3-night stay at the Blue Moon Ranch B&B, and an authentic, hand-woven Tapete (rug) from Mexico,” said SOIL Fund Committee Chair Tom Williams, MA, CPESC, of the fundraising endeavor. “Next year’s Silent Auction at Environmental Connection 2013 in San Diego will be our best ever, so please plan now to donate a special item from your neck of the woods!”
The SOIL Fund is currently funding projects on Easter Island and in Ecuador. Interested parties can get involved in the work done by SOIL by donating, suggesting a project or volunteering to help.
For more information on the SOIL Fund, please visit IECA’s website at: http://www.ieca.org/soil.
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.
Contact
Katie Laurin
+1 303 640 7554
Katie@ieca.org
