Protecting Watersheds through Erosion Control Methods

Date: Presented at StormCon 2024 in Reno, Nevada on August 28, 2024
Speaker: Mike Everhart, CPESC, QSM
Credits: 0.75 PDH / Approved for all Envirocert International, Inc. (ECI) Certifications: Approval #PDH-0042

Sediment loss through erosion is one of the leading causes of water pollution. Soil erosion from water is a natural process that can be dealt with if you are using the correct erosion control methods. This presentation will cover several different methods of temporary and permanent erosion control, including how to select the correct solution for different situations. In the presentation, attendees will look at the differences between sediment control and erosion control and the most common pollutants that are targeted. There will be several project sites and case studies to review.

Session duration: 45 minutes

About the Presenters

Mike Everhart, CPESC, QSM has worked for EJ Prescott, Inc. since 2009. Mike’s current title is Eastern Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist. Since joining EJ Prescott, Mike has spoken at National and Regional conferences and Stormwater & Erosion Control workshops. His articles have been published in Stormwater Solutions Magazine in 2019, 2022 and 2023. Mike holds a diploma in Architectural and Civil Technologies, and has over 21 years of experience in grading, drainage, and erosion control design and consulting.