2016 ESC Conference Professional Development Speakers

April 20 & 21

2 full days of PD sessions

9 Speakers

industry professionals from across North America

60 Seats

Register today, while seats remain!

Cost (2 Days)

Member: $225 Non-Member: $275

Register today! 2 days of dynamic speakers discussing various topics and issues on erosion and sediment control. During the conference there will be opportunity to check out new products from various vendors and the opportunity to speak with the manufacturers reps.

We have a great number of speakers lined up for the conference including Don Dobson who will be speaking on Stream Riparian Restoration and Stability as well as Stan Miller who will be presenting on Slope stability! The list of topics continues from Residential ESC to Flocculants and Engineered Ground Cover. Look forward to seeing you there!

New Registration Option! One day PD Session registration is now available for those who can't make it to both days. Please see the Conference Information page for more details.

Schedule

Speaker sessions will run over 2 full days, Wednesday April 20th and Thursday the 21st. Please review the speaker topics outlined on the tabs to the left. Before the start of the 1st sessions, breakfast will be provided should you wish to arrive early. Punctuated throughout the day there will be tea/coffee available, as well as lunch, which is all included in your registration.


Professional development opportunities extend well beyond just the speaker sessions, as there will be:

  • Ample opportunities to visit product exhibitors and speak with their technical staff.
  • Connect with industry peers
  • Meet with numerous municipal government representatives.

PD Speaker Sessions

Wednesday Speaker Sessions

Slope stability analysis and subsequent stabilization using various types of reinforcement typically are essential for successful projects involving landslide mitigation, constructed slopes, retaining walls, and stream-bank restoration. Slope reinforcement is implemented either in a reactionary mode in response to active slope movements or in a preventative mode to maintain or enhance current slope stability. Basic principles are presented to help explain why slopes fail and how reinforcement options work within the slope mass to stabilize it. Examples and case studies are used to illustrate the geotechnical aspects of slope reinforcement and stabilization.

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Thursday Speaker Sessions

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On mass disturbances, establishment of sustainable vegetation for land rehabilitation can be highly problematic. In this presentation we will discuss the factors that directly affect the success of land restoration or rehabilitation on highly disturbed areas. Topics range from pre-implementation testing and planning to post-project inspection and maintenance.

  • Identify the Five Fundamentals of Successful Land Rehabilitation and how each plays a significant role in project success.
  • Develop an understanding of some common issues affecting project sites.
  • Review projects that have successfully utilized this comprehensive and holistic approach.

About the Speakers

At this years event we have the following presenters delivering a wealth of knowledge over the two days. Please click on the presenters name to view their Bio's.


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Stan Miller is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Idaho, and a Senior Engineer with STRATA, Inc., a consulting firm with offices in seven western states. His work has focused on applied rock engineering, slope stabilization, geosynthetic-reinforced earth structures, and erosion/sediment control. Over the past 25 years, he has taught seminars on slope stabilization and segmental retaining walls in the U.S., Canada, and SE Asia (Malaysia and Singapore). Since 2001, he has served as co-instructor for the ASCE Continuing Education Seminar on “Soil and Rock Slope Stability”, which is taught several times each year. He earned his BS and MS degrees in Geological Engineering from the University of Arizona and his PhD degree from the University of Wyoming. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in six western states and also is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.
Brian LaCas has over 30 years of public and private sector experience, including 6 years with Water Management Branch of the former BC Ministry of Environment. He specializes in flood and erosion control, hydrology, river engineering, open-channel hydraulics, channel geomorphology, drainage, fisheries structures, stream restoration, land development consulting and construction management. The majority of his design and construction experience revolves around floodplain management and erosion and flood control projects.
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