IECA 2026 Annual Conference Abstract Submission Portal

As a member of the stormwater, erosion and sediment control community, University Partners have the opportunity to present abstracts for student posters at the 2026 IECA Annual Conference & Expo, 1 - 4 March 2026 | Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

University Posters

In keeping with the mission of the organization, IECA sponsors an annual conference to promote the exchange of scientific and technical information. Poster presentations are based on scientific methods and merit which must be described within the display/presentation. A clear statement of the question, the procedures for testing and measurement, the analysis of the results, and the conclusion are all elements of a poster presentation. Poster presentations need to be scientifically sound and free from personal bias. Any poster that is commercial in nature or tone will be rejected by the review committee. These guidelines are intended to provide you with assistance in producing a high-quality presentation for the conference. For the Conference, judges will review poster submissions and award a winner based on the conditions listed above. Full guideline details are available email Brad@IECA.org for further questions.

2026 IECA Annual Conference Topic Recommendations

The following areas and suggested topics correlate to IECA’S learning objectives:

Erosion and Sediment Control

• Managing Soil for Vegetative Establishment
• Renewable Energy Farms – Impacts & Lessons Learned
• Innovative BMPs/Innovation, Research and Development
• Soil Regeneration for Sustainable Vegetation and Erosion Control\Legacy of Materials Used for Erosion and Sediment Control
• Steep Slope Stabilization

Stormwater Management

• Resiliency and Adaptation
• Non-Point Source Pollution Planning and Implementation
• SWPPP Design and Implementation
• Watershed Rehabilitation
• Low Impact Development for Stormwater Runoff Reduction
• Green Infrastructure & Innovative BMPs

Wetland, Stream Bank & Shoreline Restoration

• Shoreline and Streambank Stabilization
• Constructed Wetlands for Stormwater Treatment
• Working in Waterways

MS4 Management

• Initial Encouragement and Long-Term Implementation of Green Infrastructure
• Industrial Stormwater Management
• MS4 Program Adaptive Management/Goals
• Training for Effective Inspection & Enforcement

Industry Trends

• Response to Extreme Weather
• Nature Based Solutions
• Climate Change
• Sea Level Rise

Submissions due by December 5th 2025

If you have any questions, contact us at 303-640-7554 or education@ieca.org.