CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

2022 – MAC IECA 29th Annual Conference & Expo

SUBMIT BY JUNE 9, 2022

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The MAC-IECA Conference & Expo annually draws +150 attendees from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.  The 2022 Conference in King of Prussia, PA will feature a community of erosion and sediment control and environmental compliance professionals from various industry sectors that will gather to explore advancements in the industry and collaboratively discuss how to put technology, science and solutions into practice. This year’s conference will focus on relevant stormwater compliance, green infrastructure, coastal and other issues relevant to the Mid-Atlantic region and area projects. We are currently seeking abstracts for research findings, case studies, workshops, technical papers and more to help attendees learn about real world industry solutions applicable to the area.  Possible presentation tracks/topics may include:

Erosion and Sediment Control

Managing Soil for Vegetative Establishment | Climate Change Impact on BMPs | Innovative BMPs/Research and Development | Silt Fence Materials, Design and Installation Innovations | Effective BMP Inspection Methodologies

Stormwater Management

Treating Whole Flow vs. First Flush in Compliance with Clean Water Act | Stream Monitoring TMDL Alternative Plans | BMP Long Term Operation and Maintenance Strategies | Stormwater BMP Remediation/Retrofit Applications | Watershed Steward Programs

Stream Restoration, Wetland Creation & Shoreline Restoration

Working in Waterways | Natural Channel Design | Innovative Streambank Stabilization | Wetland Mitigation | Constructed Wetlands for Stormwater Treatment | Revegetation Options and Management

MS4 Management

MS4 Program Adaptive Management/Goals | Industrial Stormwater Management | Training & Enforcement | Green Infrastructure Practices | Stormwater Monitoring: Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination

Industry Trends / Hot Topics

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill |Extreme Weather | Government Standards and Compliance | Flood Control | Climate Change Impacts |Technology in the Field | P3 Projects | Regulatory Updates | Chesapeake Bay Health |Plan Review | Solar/Wind/Alternative Energy

www.ieca.org/regionalabstracts

SUBMIT BY JUNE 9, 2022