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In partnership with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) University Partners Program, this roadshow will showcase research performed by universities in the Southeast geared toward solving erosion and sediment control challenges in the construction market. The primary goal of this seminar is to provide industry participants exposure to innovative research performed on common erosion and sediment control practices in both horizontal and vertical construction. By sharing knowledge gained through research, industry participants will be better prepared to achieve environmental compliance. In addition, participants will be educated in governing compliance regulations, leadership tactics, and hands-on design and implementation tools to provide efficient and effective erosion and sediment controls. Undergraduate and graduate students are also invited to attend and gain further exposure to the erosion and sediment control industry, various participants and research relevant to the field.

The two-day training effort will be divided into classroom and outdoor field instructional sessions. The classroom sessions will include presentations on: 1 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s perspective on environmental compliance; 2 Environmental leadership; and 3 The latest findings from cutting-edge research, performed by Auburn University and other universities in the Southeast on effective erosion and sediment control practice implementation. The field instructional session will be held at the Auburn University Erosion and Sediment Control Facility (AU-ESCTF) and provide attendees with a hands-on opportunity to: 1 Learn proper installation techniques on various erosion and sediment controls to achieve improved performance; 2 observe full-scale, channelized flow testing demonstrations and; 3 Network with vendors and manufacturers of current erosion and sediment control products.