IECA 2014 Diary

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We create erosion solutions.

• Hydromulching and hydroseeding • Bonded Fibre Matrix type systems • Environmental matting and stabilisation systems

• Soil remediation and analysis • Soil testing and reporting • Bulk application of materials and fertiliser amendments

All products that we use are environmentally conscious and sustainable. Our experience and qualifications give us the capacity to provide technical advice and develop solutions tailored to the specific project requirements of each of our clients.

We maintain a fleet of modern and compliant vehicles and machinery to enable us to operate in all environments.

What solutions can we offer you?

Contact us to find out…

Phone: (07) 3114 8276 | Fax: (07) 3114 8299 | Email: info@erosionsolutions.com.au

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PGG Wrightson Turf is a leading supplier to the revegetation industry in Australia and New Zealand Our fully comprehensive seed range covers all temperate, warm and tropical species along with Australian and New Zealand natives.

We also have seed blending facilities located throughout Australasia and can custom blend to any requirement.

PGG Wrightson Turf is also Australasia’s exclusive distributor of Profile Product hydromulches and tackifiers. These products fully complement our seed range and help to ensure that the right results are achieved every time.

For further information contact your PGG Wrightson Turf Representative AUSTRALIA 1800 DURATURF info@pggwrightsonturf.com.au

NEW ZEALAND 03 372 8719 info@pggwrightsonturf.co.nz

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Centre for Environmental Training CET provides professional short courses and in-house training in a range of environmental and geotechnical topics including on-site and decentralised wastewater management, erosion and sediment control, soil and water management and waste and landfill management.

Our courses combine both theory and practical sessions and promote relevant best practice in science, engineering, management and regulation. They are prepared and delivered by experienced practitioners working at the forefront of their fields. All courses are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that new developments in research, technology and legislation are incorporated.

We currently offer the following soil and water management courses

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Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop (IECA CPESC examination preparation) NSW (Blue Book and IECA manual)

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Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop (IECA CPESC examination preparation) QLD (DERM and IECA manual)

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Practical Erosion and Sediment Control for the Workforce

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Erosion and Sediment Control for Coal Steam Gas (CSG) Development

Other specialised and higher level courses •

Fundamentals of Erosion and Sediment Control for Main Road and Rail Construction

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Design and Management of Sediment Basins and Flocculation

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Erosion and Sediment Control for Waste Landfills

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Environmental Awareness for Underground Boring

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Acid Sulfate Soils Management for Construction Sites

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Erosion and Sediment Control for Unsealed Roads

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Erodion and Sediment Control for Mines and Quarries

Please check out our website for more information

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2014 2014 Diary The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) serves as a global resource for people who share a common responsibility for the causes, prevention and control of soil erosion. The erosion control industry is rapidly evolving.

Contractors, engineers, educators, business owners and others count on IECA to keep them informed about the latest practices, regulations and technology.

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MEMBERSHIP Membership Packages Student/Retired $Aus105 (inc GST), $Aus96 (noGST) • Voting privileges (one vote per membership) • Subscription to Erosion Control, the IECA bimonthly publication • Member discounts to IECA (Aust) educational events and publications • Updates on IECA (Aust) activities, publications and other information resources • The opportunity to be listed on the Chapter Website and in the Products and Services Directory

Individual $Aus175 (inc GST), $Aus159 (no GST) • Voting privileges (one vote per membership) • Subscription to Erosion Control, the IECA bimonthly publication • Member discounts to IECA (Aust) educational events and publications • Updates on IECA (Aust) activities, publications and other information resources • The opportunity to be listed on the Chapter Website and in the Products and Services Directory

Corporate $Aus420 (inc GST), $Aus382 (no GST) • Voting privileges (two votes per Corporate Membership) • Attendee lists for all IECA (Aust) conferences • Special IECA (Aust) artwork for promotional use • Up to five employees eligible for members

discounts to IECA (Aust) educational events and publications • Updates on IECA (Aust) activities, publications and other information resources • Subscription to Erosion Control, the IECA bimonthly publication • The opportunity to be listed on the Chapter Website and in the Products and Services Directory

Emerald $Aus680 (inc GST), $Aus618 (no GST) • • • •

All membership rights of Corporate Membership Conference proceedings Special recognition in IECA (Aust) newsletter The opportunity to be listed on the Chapter Website and in the Products and Services Directory

For more information on membership, please contact the IECA Australasia chapter.

IECA Australasia PO Box 33 Picton NSW 2571 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61 2 4677 0901 Fax: +61 2 4677 0902 Email: admin@austieca.com.au Web: www.austieca.com.au

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ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION Association Goals

Publications

• To educate IECA members, the public and the erosion and sediment control industries.

• To disseminate information through conferences, seminars and communication media.

• To provide technical expertise for people, organisations and governments seeking assistance in the field of erosion and sediment control and soil conservation.

• To establish standards for erosion and sediment control materials and installation procedures.

• To promote the expertise of erosion and sediment control through professional certification.

Members receive the “Erosion Control” journal, published six times a year, electronically. It features articles on:

Conferences IECA And Chapter Conferences: • Cover all aspects of soil and water management.

• Provide a series of technical and special topical sessions.

• Offer papers about hands-on experience • Provide practical applications of old and new technologies.

Short Course / Field Days Another way we serve our membership is through workshops, short courses, seminars and field days on erosion and sediment control. Members gain substantial discounts to these events.

Awards The Association and the Chapter like to recognize those who are demonstrating industry best practice along with industry innovators. This is done through the Association’s and Chapter Awards program.

• Erosion control techniques.

• Unique problems and solutions.

• National programs round the world.

• Special member profiles.

• Association news.

• Information on new products.

The Chapter Newsletter is published twice a year.

It includes information regarding Chapter activities and technical reviews relevant to the Australasian environment. Environmental Connection is the IECA’s members only publication with articles written by members for members.

Website The Association has a comprehensive website that provides information on conferences, member/expertise search, a member only section, membership application, on-line training, course details and student resources, erosion and sediment control industry links.

Further, the Chapter site includes information on all Chapter activities and events, membership details, a products and services directory, information and application forms for the Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and more.

All members also have the opportunity to be included in the Chapter’s Products and Services Directory that can be found on the website.

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PUBLICATIONS Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control The essential reference for building and construction site erosion and sediment control for Australia.

IECA Australasia is proud to publish Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control. This publication is the most recent and comprehensive erosion and sediment control document currently available in Australia. Its origin lies in the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites published by the then Institution of Engineers, Australia back in 1996.

Historically, strategies for the reduction of soil erosion and land degradation have primarily been developed by the agricultural sector and soil scientists. However, soil erosion and land degradation is not restricted to just agricultural areas. Uncontrolled sedimentation, pollution and hydrological changes resulting from construction sites are one of the largest contributors to land and water quality degradation in Australia.

Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control is an essential reference for erosion and sediment control professionals nationally.

Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control is indicative of the significant contribution currently being made to the practice of urban soil erosion and sediment control by other professions, including engineers, ecologists and civil contractors. It contains the necessary strategies and techniques to assist erosion and sediment control practitioners to reduce the degradation of land and water from uncontrolled erosion and sedimentation.

In addition to the 3 hard copy volumes purchasers will be provided with a CD containing volume 4 and the free download material as well as a unique code that will allow them access to a restricted web page that will include volume 4 of the document and a host of free downloadable extras. Volume 4 contains a comprehensive range of erosion and sediment control fact sheets that will be updated regularly to reflect current knowledge.

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PUBLICATIONS (CONTINUED) Overview of ESC Best Practice Documents The following is an overview of the Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control documents published by the Australasian Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).

A total of 6 books make up the full suite of documents, those being: Book 1: Chapters (hard copy for purchase) Book 2: Appendices A to G (hard copy for purchase Book 3: Appendices H to N (hard copy for purchase) Book 4: 136 individual fact sheets on various ESC techniques (electronic PDF files)

Book 5: Erosion and Sediment Control – A Field Guide for Construction Site (free PDF file) Book 6: 136 individual A4 standard drawings of various ESC techniques (free PDF files) The publication has been divided into 6 books to allow individual practitioners to readily access the information relevant to their working conditions, and to allow for the review and updating of individual sections without having to review the whole document.

Each book has been developed for a particular audience. The following table outlines which books are likely to be of most relevance to various professional groups.

Profession

Books likely to be of most relevance

Governments

• Book 1, Ch-4 for the setting of design standards • Books 2 & 3, App-G, H, I & L for model codes of practice • Book 1, Ch-3 for planning issues and data collection

Planners Designers of ESC Plans

Project Managers and Construction Industry Personnel

• Book 1 for ESC principles and default design standards • Book 2 for specific design procedures and guidelines • Book 3 for the application of ESC to specific site conditions • Book 4 fact sheets for design principles and selection of appropriate ESC techniques for specific site conditions • Book 6 standard drawings for attachment to contracts • Book 1, Ch-2 & 6 for principles of ESC and site management • Book 4 fact sheets listed under the “Miscellaneous” heading • Book 5 field guide for ‘preliminary’ advice on issues not adequately addressed within the ESC plan • Book 6 standard drawings for materials, installation, maintenance and removal specifications on ESC techniques

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PUBLICATIONS (CONTINUED) Building Industry

Service Installers

Site inspectors & Regulators

• Book 3, App-H for design guidelines and model code of practice • Book 4 building site fact sheets listed under “Miscellaneous” • Book 6 standard drawings ESC-1, ESC-2, ESC-3, ESC-4 & ESC-5 for installation specifications on ESC techniques • Book 1, Ch-2 for principles of ESC • Book 3, App-L for design guidelines and model code of practice • Book 4 fact sheets listed under the “Miscellaneous” heading • Book 5 field guide for ‘preliminary’ advice on issues not adequately addressed within the ESC plan • Book 6 standard drawings for materials, installation, maintenance and removal specifications on ESC techniques • All books

Book 1: Chapters

Book 3: Appendices

1. Introduction

H. Building sites I. Instream works J. Road and rail construction K. Access tracks and trails L. Installation of services M. Erosion processes N. Glossary of terms X. Index (Books 1 to 3)

2. Principles of erosion and sediment control 3. Site planning 4. Design standards and technique selection 5. Preparation of plans 6. Site management 7. Site inspection

Book 4: ESC Technique Fact Sheets

8. Bibliography

Each fact sheet is available for download from the IECA web site (free to those that purchase Books 1 to 3).

Book 2: Appendices A. Construction site hydrology and hydraulics B. Sediment basin design and operation C. Soils and revegetation D. Example plans E. Soil loss estimation F. Erosion hazard assessment G. Model code of practice

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136 fact sheets are grouped under the following categories: A. Drainage control measures B. Erosion control measures C. Sediment control measures D. De-watering sediment control measures E. In-stream flow and sediment control F. Miscellaneous topics

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PUBLICATIONS (CONTINUED) Book 5: Erosion and Sediment Control – A Field Guide for Construction Site Managers The field guide has been developed as an easy-touse pictorial guide to the application of erosion and sediment control measures on typical construction sites. It is an essential reference document for all site inspectors, project managers and leading hands.

Book 5 is currently available as a free PDF download from both the IECA (Australasia) and Catchments & Creeks’ web sites. A high quality version (suitable for printing) is available on request from Catchments & Creeks Pty Ltd.

Contents: Impacts of soil erosion and sediment runoff Site management Site inspection and monitoring Vegetation management Soil management Management of dispersive soils Management of temporary access roads Temporary site shutdowns Site rehabilitation Drainage control measures Erosion control measures Sediment control measures De-watering sediment control Glossary of terms

Book 6: Standard Drawings Book 6 consists of 136 individual A4 standard drawings of various ESC techniques. The standard drawings consist of diagrams displaying typical installation layout and dimensions (e.g. below left), and specifications for the materials, installation, maintenance and removal (e.g. below right).

Standard drawings are available for 92 different ESC techniques.

The standard drawings are available for free download from the IECA web site www.austieca.com.au Books 1, 2 & 3 (set) are available through: IECA Australasia (A.B.N. 40 390 817 321) PO Box 33, PICTON, NSW, 2571, Australia Phone: (02) 4677 0901 Fax: (02) 4677 0902 Email: admin@austieca.com.au Please fax, email or post the following order form to IECA Australasia.

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PUBLICATION ORDER FORM Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________________________________ Postal address ________________________________________________________________________ Post Code ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Email ________________________________________ (We would appreciate your e-mail address so that we can forward correspondence to you electronically in future)

Sales within Australia This payment is for _______sets (Books 1, 2 & 3) IECA Members at $370.00 (incl. GST) per set Non Members at $390.00 (incl GST) per set Plus postage and handling of $20.00 per set within Australia

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Sales outside Australia This payment is for _______sets (Books 1, 2 & 3) IECA Members at $350.00 per set Non Members at $370.00 per set Plus postage and handling – please contact the IECA Australasia office.

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Make cheques payable to: International Erosion Control Association (Australasia). All payments must be made in Australian dollars.

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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL “An international registry of certified professionals technically qualified in erosion and sediment control.”

The public demands evidence of professional competence from persons whose activities affect the physical and economic wellbeing of people throughout the world. Such professionals increasingly must be able to show evidence of their qualifications. CPESC, Inc. certifies individuals based on thorough examination and review of an individual’s educational, scientific and service activities in both the public and private sector.

CPESC, Inc. has developed standards and procedures for certifying persons qualified to practice in the fields of erosion and sediment control.

Individuals who demonstrate an established minimal level of competence through the application review process and an examination process will be certified in erosion and sediment control by CPESC Inc. This certification program is based upon scholarly preparation knowledge and experience. Certified professionals listed on the registry will: (a) meet the educational and practical experience standards, (b) subscribe to the code of ethics, (c) qualify for particular identification of special abilities, and (d) pass a qualifying examination.

The CPESC program started in the United States and is administered by IECA Australasia in Australia.

An Australian CPESC committee has developed the program to reflect Australian needs. This has occurred in close consultation with the CPESC Executive Committee in the USA that provides oversight for the program. The committee is working closely with IECA members in New Zealand in developing the CPESC program to reflect the needs of the New Zealand industry.

The CPESC program is designed for individuals actively involved in the following E&SC activities: • Development and review of permits.

• Design and review of E&SC plans.

• Installation and inspection of E&SC practices.

• Related activities (such as, assessing regulators, authoring handbooks, and educating the public).

For more information or to apply for CPESC please visit www.austieca.com.au .

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We create erosion solutions.

• Hydromulching and hydroseeding • Bonded Fibre Matrix type systems • Environmental matting and stabilisation systems

• Soil remediation and analysis • Soil testing and reporting • Bulk application of materials and fertiliser amendments

All products that we use are environmentally conscious and sustainable. Our experience and qualifications give us the capacity to provide technical advice and develop solutions tailored to the specific project requirements of each of our clients.

We maintain a fleet of modern and compliant vehicles and machinery to enable us to operate in all environments.

What solutions can we offer you?

Contact us to find out…

Phone: (07) 3114 8276 | Fax: (07) 3114 8299 | Email: info@erosionsolutions.com.au

www.erosionsolutions.com.au