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The International Erosion Control Association is proud to announce the winners of the 17th annual Awards of Environmental Excellence. The awards recognize excellence in technology, research, education and practices as they pertain to the erosion, sediment control and stormwater industries.
Environmental Achievement Award
J.Warren Faircloth, JW Faircloth & Son, Hillsborough, N.C., for the Faircloth Skimmer, a device which improves sediment basin performance.
Excellence in Technology Award
Laura Girard, Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, Colo., for her work in developing guidelines for the use of partially grouted riprap to armor the banks of rivers and streams.
Most Distinguished Technical Paper Award
C. Joel Sprague, PE, TRI/Environmental Inc., Greenville, S.C., for “Slope Erosion Testing — Identifying “Critical” Parameters”.
Sustained Contributor Award
Paul E. Clopper, PE, Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, Colo.
Contractor of the Year Award
Alfred T. Nitta, CPESC, Nitta Inc., dba Nitta Erosion Control, Loomis, Calif.
Educational Achievement Award
Andrew Johnston, CPESC, Jacobs Carter Burgess, Austin, Texas
Winners will receive their awards during formal ceremonies at the annual IECA conference, Environmental Connection, in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 19, 2008.
To be considered for the 2009 Environmental Achievement Award, the Excellence in Technology Award or the Most Distinguished Technical Paper Award, applicants must submit a 400-word abstract by May 5, 2008.
About IECA
The International Erosion Control Association (ieca.org) 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.
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