International Erosion Control Association

What International Erosion Control Association does

International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1971–1972 and incorporated in Washington State with operational offices at 3033 S Parker Rd, Suite 410, Aurora, Colorado. The association serves engineers, consultants, contractors, government officials, and construction professionals engaged in erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater management. IECA stewards the CPESC and CESSWI professional certifications, is IACET-compliant for continuing education, and represents members across more than 30 countries and 22 fields of practice through 9 US regional chapters and 3 international chapters (Australasia, Canada, Iberoamerica).

IECA's core product surface is a portfolio of services layered on a membership subscription. Individual memberships are priced at three tiers — Student ($120/year), Associate ($215/year), and Regular ($265/year) — and organizational memberships at Regular ($25,000/year) and Premium ($50,000/year) tiers. Core platforms include IECA eHub (online continuing education and certification training with PDH/CEU credits), IECA Connect (a Higher Logic-powered member community forum), and Environmental Connection Magazine (a quarterly peer-reviewed publication with PDH-eligible content quizzes). Supporting offerings include IECA Design Standards, a Resource Library, Career Center, Buyers Guide supplier directory, Mentorship Program, and an annual conference plus regional chapter events. There is no proprietary AI/ML capability; the technology stack relies on standard association-management, community, and event platforms (Higher Logic, Pheedloop).

The revenue model combines recurring membership subscriptions, event registration, advertising and sponsorship (magazine, website, conference), online education product sales, and ancillary member-benefit partnerships (Signature Federal Credit Union, LIG Solutions). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. IECA is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors serving three-year terms; current CEO is Samantha Roe. The organization has no parent, no subsidiaries, no outside investors, and is supported entirely by member dues and sponsor revenue.

Name

International Erosion Control Association

Legal name

International Erosion Control Association

Website

https://ieca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is a non-profit membership association providing education, certification (CPESC, CESSWI), networking, and industry standards for erosion, sediment control, and stormwater management professionals across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Erosion Control & Land Stabilization (BPABADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Aspects/Impacts Register & Legal Register Development (EUAHAIAD), Environmental Permitting & Impact Assessment (EIA/NEPA) (BPAIAMAK), EMS Training & Competency Development (EUAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Erosion control education
• Stormwater management training
• Sediment control standards
• Professional association membership
• Soil conservation resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individual professionals at tiered levels (Student $120, Associate $215, Regular $265 per year). Membership provides access to resources, networking, education discounts, and professional development.
2. Organizational Membership: Corporate/organizational memberships at Regular ($25,000/year) and Premium ($50,000/year) tiers with employee access, admin portals, analytics, and voting rights.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual conferences, regional chapter events, webinars, and training programs including registration fees ranging from $200-$600 for various events.
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Marketing opportunities through Environmental Connection magazine, website advertising, newsletters, vendor showcases, exhibitor booths, and conference sponsorships.
5. Online Education Products: Revenue from IECA eHub online courses, webinars, certification training, and on-demand education content.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is a non-profit professional membership association that delivers education, networking, advocacy, and technical resources to professionals working in erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater management. Core offerings include tiered individual and organizational memberships, an online learning platform (IECA eHub), an online community (IECA Connect), an annual conference and expo, regional chapter events, peer-reviewed publications (Environmental Connection magazine, News Brief), design standards, a resource library, and a buyers guide directory serving members across 30+ countries.

Product overview

IECA operates as a professional membership association rather than a software product company. The organization's core offerings center on membership-based services including access to its online education platform (IECA eHub), the IECA Connect online community, conferences and events (Annual Conference & Expo and Regional Events), and publications (Environmental Connection Magazine, IECA News Brief). Supporting resources include Design Standards, a Resource Library, Career Center, Buyers Guide, and Mentorship Program. The association also manages a network of local chapters across the U.S. and internationally, offering tiered individual memberships (Student $120/year, Associate $215/year, Regular $265/year) and organizational memberships (Regular $25,000/year, Premium $50,000/year). Educational programming delivers professional development hours through webinars, on-demand courses, and certification training in erosion control, sediment management, stormwater, wetland restoration, and MS4 management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IECA eHub (Online Education Center) Online education platform offering webinars, on-demand courses, certification training, and professional development hours (PDH) across erosion control, sediment management, stormwater, and wetland restoration topics. Target audience: erosion and sediment control professionals seeking continuing education.
• IECA Connect (Online Community) Members-only online forum for sharing questions, advice, and collaboration with peers in the erosion and sediment control industry, with tailored communities by interests, job roles, and sectors.
• IECA Annual Conference & Expo Annual international conference bringing together erosion and sediment control professionals for education, networking, and industry exposition, rotating locations across the United States.
• IECA Regional Chapter Events Regional and chapter-based conferences and field days offering localized education and networking opportunities focused on area-specific erosion and sediment control issues.
• Environmental Connection Magazine Quarterly peer-reviewed publication featuring technical articles, industry perspectives, and project highlights, with each issue including a content quiz worth one PDH credit (up to four PDHs per year).
• IECA Design Standards Industry standards developed by the Standards and Practices Committee to support consistent, high-quality construction stormwater practices, available through the IECA Connect resources portal.
• IECA Resource Library Members-only searchable collection of case studies, photos, videos, and white papers supporting erosion and sediment control and stormwater professionals.
• IECA Career Center Job board connecting employers with qualified candidates in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industry, offering resume posting and job alerts.
• IECA News Brief Twice-weekly email newsletter curating top industry news and trends from thousands of sources for erosion control professionals.
• IECA Mentorship Program Program pairing young professionals with seasoned professionals to foster career development in the erosion and sediment control industry.
• IECA Buyers Guide Supplier directory connecting members with trusted providers across consulting, equipment, geosynthetics, and other erosion control specialties.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Australasia ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIECA Australasia serves Australia and New Zealand, providing locally relevant information, education and events. The chapter holds annual conferences (e.g., 2026 IECA Australasia Conference & Expo in Sydney) and field days.
• Canada ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIECA Canada serves as Canada's essential source for environmental education and resources in erosion control. Hosts the 5th National Virtual Erosion Control Conference.
• Iberoamerica ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIberoAmerican Chapter covers Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad, Tobago, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico) and Europe (Portugal, Spain). Hosts Congreso Iberoamericano de Sedimentos y Ecología.
• Auburn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Auburn University's Stormwater Research Facility for Installer Training and Field Day events (May 12-14, 2026). Provides hands-on training at Auburn University - Erosion and Sediment Control Test Facility.
• Higher LogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides IECA Connect online community platform and event calendar infrastructure for member networking and engagement.
• Signature Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIECA members can join Signature Federal Credit Union with exclusive benefits including IECA Visa Platinum credit card, high-yield checking accounts, mortgage financing, and access to 5,000+ shared branching locations and ATMs.
• LIG SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPersonal and business insurance coverage program powered by LIG Solutions, providing personalized health insurance shopping and enrollment experience for IECA members through association program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Water Resources Association (AWRA): AWRA is a multidisciplinary professional association for water resources management with conferences, journals, and training. It overlaps with IECA's stormwater and water-quality themes and competes for the same consulting and government member base.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): ASCE is the largest US civil engineering professional society with continuing education, certifications, and standards. It overlaps with IECA on infrastructure and environmental engineering content and competes for the same professional dues dollars, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Others

• International Code Council (ICC): ICC develops model building codes and offers certifications widely used by construction and stormwater practitioners. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive but influences the same regulatory and standards environment IECA members operate in.

Emerging players

• Geosynthetic Institute (GSI): GSI provides education, certification, and technical resources on geosynthetics, a key material category in modern erosion control. It serves a narrower technical niche than IECA but intersects with IECA's practitioner audience and certification ecosystem.
• North American Lake Management Society (NALMS): NALMS serves lake and reservoir management professionals with education, certification, and an annual symposium. It overlaps thematically with IECA's water-quality and stormwater remit for a narrower subset of practitioners and agencies.

Direct peers

• Water Environment Federation (WEF): WEF is a professional association serving water quality professionals with similar membership, conference, training, and publication offerings. It directly overlaps with IECA on stormwater management content and competes for the same municipal and consulting practitioners.
• Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC): ECTC is an industry association focused specifically on rolled erosion control products and hydromulch/sprayed products. It shares IECA's erosion control focus but operates as a manufacturer-led body, making it a complementary rather than fully overlapping peer.
• Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM): ASFPM is a professional organization for floodplain managers with conferences, certification (CFM), and advocacy. It directly overlaps with IECA on stormwater and water-resources policy, training, and member benefits for similar professional personas.

Regional players

• Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS): SWS is an international professional society for wetland science and management with publications, conferences, and certification. It intersects with IECA's wetland restoration and stormwater content areas and serves a partially overlapping scientific and consulting audience.
• International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH): IAH is a globally focused association for groundwater professionals with national chapters, conferences, and publications. It parallels IECA's international-chapter operating model and adjacent water-resources subject matter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iecaglobal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvqgpzHfbGAaPodjWet6JPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalErosionControlAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/930007
• Instagraminstagram.com/iecaglobal

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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