Education Series
Learn about the latest innovations, regulations, and guidance in BMP’s, Erosion and Sediment Control, Site Inspections, and Environmental Management, for free.
SCIECA Webinar
September 30, 2025
12:00 PM CST
Evaluation of Rolled Erosion Control Products Fiber Properties and Performance
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Evaluation of Rolled Erosion Control Products Fiber Properties and Performance
Mr. Jeff King is employed by American Excelsior Company – Earth Science Division – Arlington, TX, as a Territory Manager since 2008. Mr. King has been involved in the planning and execution of numerous construction projects through the years. These projects include Pipeline Right of Way, Frack Tank Builds, Oil Rig Drill Pads, Residential, Commercial, Highway, and Linear Utility projects. Mr. King is CPESC Certified. Mr. King is currently the President of the South Central Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association.
Presentation Information:
Each jobsite is unique and selecting the proper rolled erosion control product (RECP) to match these changing site conditions can be challenging. Factor such as soil conditions, rainfall, slope, shear stress and a multitude of other factors need to be considered to produce a successful outcome. As we evaluate available RECPs one critical factor often overlooked is the hydrological performance of fibers used in this product category. Understanding the specific gravity of each fiber type can dramatically effect performance capabilities, failure points and outcomes. This presentation will examine key factors and performance measures that will assist with the RECP selection process.
There is a wide variety of Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) available today. RECPs are designed to minimize soil and seed movement while providing an environment to hasten revegetation and facilitate both short term and long-term vegetation support based on design needs. Performance capabilities of RECPs vary greatly from meeting minimal natural forces on flat surfaces to high shear stress flows in channelized applications. Commonly these products are made up of three components including a net, stitching and fiber. Knowing the capabilities and limitations of each fiber type used in RECPs is critical in the selection of the proper product based on specific field applications.
SCIECA Webinar
August 26, 2025
12:00 PM CST
Please register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUqWViVYR8yp0eFHW4_0zg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1 hour of PDH credit will be earned for attendance.
Best management practices for emergency response in the vulnerable Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone in San Antonio
Dr. Walter Den (Water Resources Science and Technology – Program Coordinator @Texas A&M University- San Antonio)
Dr. Den joined Texas A&M University–San Antonio in the fall of 2018 and currently serves as the Program Coordinator for the Water Resources Science and Technology degree programs. Prior to his tenure at A&M–SA, he spent 15 years as a faculty member at Tunghai University in Taiwan.
His research spans water and wastewater treatment, water reclamation and management, and industrial air pollution control processes. Dr. Den’s teaching focuses on water treatment, desalination technologies, and sustainable industrial water uses.
He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Chemical Society (Environmental Chemistry Division) and the American Water Works Association.
Over his academic career, Dr. Den has published nearly 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and has advised over 55 master’s theses and six doctoral dissertations. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara.
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Karst aquifers such as the Edwards Aquifer in Central Texas are characterized by the presence of sinkholes, swallets, springs, caves, and other landforms directly connected to land surfaces. They are extremely vulnerable to surface runoff contamination, including those associated with HAZMAT spills, sanitary sewer line breaks, and fire control during disasters can rapidly enter the subsurface carrying contaminants through these karst openings. Combining ArcGIS site feature map, site risk quantification method, and chemical hazard characterization, incident commanders can make informed decision on-site for disaster response in vulnerable aquifer recharge zones.
SCIECA Webinar
July 22, 2025
12:00 PM CST (US and Canada)
Please register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5VpG4wLMS7iTMJxDZgtWnA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1 hour of PDH credit will be earned for attendance.
Reconnecting with Nature: The Northern Oklahoma College’s (NOC) Greenspace and Pond Rejuvenation Project
The NOC pond and green space in Enid Oklahoma was once a thriving community hub that offered swimming, paddling and fishing and a popular paved walking path as observed from early 1900s photos. As the city expanded, stormwater storage was needed and thus the small community pond was converted into a stormwater pond. Over time, this area has degraded, the stormwater pond is no longer functional as sedimentation has reduced the stormwater storage capacity and there is no longer a paved walking path. The desire for improvement had stemmed from the community and thus funding was received from the Tabacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) to develop a community-based master plan to improve this once thriving urban green space and pond. This session will discuss our planning efforts for revitalization that combines community engagement, biodiversity enhancement, recreational infrastructure restoration and stormwater management.
Megan Ryan is a second year Environmental Science Master’s student at Oklahoma State University and a graduate research assistant in the Schussler Stormwater Lab. Megan grew up in Alberta, Canada and has always had a love for the outdoors. Her current research is being conducted on Northern Oklahoma College’s Enid campus pond and greenspace, where she is working to improve community engagement and recreation while developing a plan to restore the urban ecosystem. Prior to attending OSU, she completed her Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science at the University of Lethbridge, in Alberta, Canada.
SCIECA Webinar
May 27, 2025
12:00 PM Central
State by State: A Practical Framework for CGP Review and SWPPP Development (Intermediate – Construction)
Pre-registration is suggested but not required.
State by State: A Practical Framework for CGP Review and SWPPP Development (Intermediate – Construction)
Amesha Morris MS, CESSWI, CPESC, CFM is a stormwater professional with over 15 years of experience in construction, industrial, and MS4 stormwater. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science, Ms. Morris embarked on her stormwater career journey. Beginning as an intern, and progressing to the roles of stormwater inspector, specialist, and administrator manager, where she saw the need for quality professional development and began a new journey.
As the owner of Acorn EnviroComply LLC, Amesha combined her stormwater, instructional design, and database expertise to support stormwater and environmental compliance professionals by designing skill-based trainings, producing actional resources, and leveraging data to guide companies and professionals toward a more compliant and sustainable future.
Amesha’s dedication to professional development in the stormwater industry is evident in her work and support for like-minded communities. She has trained hundreds of contractors and engineers in her previous positions and is committed to sharing her knowledge and improving industry practices.
Building Better:
Erosion and Sediment Control
SCIECA Webinar
April 29, 2025
4:00 PM Central
Zoom Meeting Link:
Meeting ID: 955 7644 2110
SCIECA Webinar
April 1, 2025
12:00 PM Central
Pre-registration is suggested but not required.
The Nexus of Stormwater and SPCC Compliance
This April, Nathan Collier from Power Engineers will speak on stormwater permitting.
This presentation will provide a nationally applicable overview of the relationship between stormwater general permit spill prevention and response requirements and the requirements of the SPCC Rule. Topics to be covered in this presentation will include, but not be limited to, an examination of typical stormwater general permit spill prevention and response requirements, a high-level examination of SPCC Rule applicability, types of common SPCC-regulated containers, SPCC compliance requirements, and SPCC Plan content, with specific examples provided to expand on the intersection of these compliance programs. The content of this presentation will target stormwater compliance and inspection professionals who wish to expand their knowledge on the relationship between the SPCC Rule and stormwater general permit compliance.
Nathan Collier is a Senior Environmental Specialist with over ten years of environmental consulting experience. Mr. Collier’s experience spans stormwater and wastewater permitting and compliance, spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) compliance, environmental site assessment (ESA), environmental auditing, EPCRA reporting, recycling and waste minimization, and environmental compliance training. His consulting experience spans over 20 states and has involved a diverse set of industries including electrical transmission and generation utilities, municipalities, concrete and cement plants, quarries and mines, manufacturing, and oil and gas.
FREE September Education Session
September 24, 2024
12:00 PM Central
Pre-registration is suggested but not required.
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A Multifunctional Approach to Low Impact Development
This month, John Moss from Greenrise Technologies (VP Business Development) will discuss a variety of LID features which can be employed in complementary designs that mimic pre-development hydrology, reduce flooding, and improve storm water quality.
John Moss has been associated with storm water management in the commercial construction industry since 2003. Mr. Moss has overseen turnkey compliance services for over 3000 projects in Texas. He has participated in the implementation of many innovative Best Management Practices to achieve high levels of compliance in complex situations and has value engineered solutions for storm water quality features ranging from underground detention to slope stabilization.
Mr. Moss is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and conducts SWPPP training for contractors under the auspices of the Houston Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. He is also on the Board of Directors of the South Central Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association.
FREE August Education Session
August 13, 2024
12:00 PM Central
Pre-registration is suggested, but not required.
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95505378328
Sediment Control Options and Product Selection Criteria
This month, Jeff King from American Excelsior Company will speak on sediment control options and product selection criteria.
Today a plethora of sediment control products exist to choose from. How are they different and how are they the same? What really matters when it comes to sediment control products? This Presentation will answer these questions about sediment control products.
Mr. Jeff King is employed by American Excelsior Company – Earth Science Division – Arlington, TX, as a Territory Manager since 2008. Mr. King has been involved in the planning and execution of numerous construction projects through the years. These projects include Pipeline Right of Way, Frack Tank Builds, Oil Rig Drill Pads, Residential, Commercial, Highway, and Linear Utility projects. Mr. King is CPESC Certified. Mr. King is currently the President of the South Central Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association.
FREE June Education Session
June 25, 2024
12:00 PM Central
Pre-registration is suggested, but not required.
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocuuppjIsGNyfh7hFMgMUIsXAGHX8bFeD
The Basics of BMP Installation
Sonny Johns from Cardinal Strategies will speak on the Basics of BMP Installation and offer a guide to the proper installation of various BMPs that are common on our jobsites. While not every BMP can be covered, there are resources available to you for those not covered. These installation techniques are based on data collected by the North Central Texas Council of Governments or NCTCOG. NCTCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, established to assist in regional planning. NCTCOG’s purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.
FREE May Education Session
May 28, 2024
12:00 PM Central
Pre-registration is suggested, but not required.
Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/g34QW_TA
Industrial Stormwater, Process Water, Contact Stormwater, What?
Learn about the latest innovations, regulations, and guidance in BMP’s, Erosion and Sediment Control, Site Inspections, and Environmental Management, free, each month. This month, Julie Morelli from POWER Engineers will speak in depth about identifying stormwater and non-stormwater flows and appropriate discharge authorizations at industrial sites.
FREE April Education Session
April 30, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM Central
Pre-Registration Requested
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https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdeisrj4tG9Q2uTh1GJIvQDfVQUcVy472
Why is it so darn hard to just grow grass?
Revegetating construction sites is often challenging and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be with the assistance of Biotic Soil Media (BSM) Learn how BSM is able to replace topsoil & compost and restore depleted soils, fast!