It entails nearly every natural science and civil engineering discipline as well as the organizational and human resource skills of non-technically based individuals. Erosion control spans all mass soil movement activities, from agriculture to mining to forestry management to construction to name a few areas. The results of both proper and improper erosion control can be measured regardless of activity size. And the ramifications of both are identifiable in terms of property value gain or loss, economic prosperity or misfortune, and public good will or wrath. No other industry offers a broader spectrum of opportunity or occupational diversity.
Members gain information, experience, networking opportunities and camaraderie.
Active members gain purpose, goals, perspective, enthusiasm, confidence and satisfaction -leadership qualities. At the very least, you will gain a perspective as to why thousands of IECA's members remain focused on environmental improvement via erosion control. Our hope is that you become an erosion control industry leader- committed through knowledge and enlightened understanding that a sustainable environment is important to all. The association's 2,400 members represent 52 countries and 17 fields of professional practice. To disseminate information through conferences, seminars and communication media.