Stormwater World Episode 039: CISEC is now Ecopliant! with Shauna Nevin from Ecopliant Environmental.
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Key Points Discussed- 00:00 – Introduction: Ty introduces Shauna Nevin and Ecopliant Environmental, diving into how CISEC has evolved into Ecopliant. "It's always cool to get to talk to your friends. Thanks for taking the time to come on the podcast." – Ty Garmon
- 01:16 – What is CISEC? Shauna explains CISEC as Certified Inspectors in Sediment Erosion Control and details its significance in construction site compliance. "You take trainings and a full examination, and once certified, you're qualified to inspect construction sites officially." – Shauna Nevin
- 04:08 – Training Options: Details on in-person, live webinars, and self-paced online training for CISEC certification. "You can go live online, live in person, or webinar style at your own pace." – Ty Garmon
- 07:03 – Upcoming Training: Announcement of live training sessions at the IECA conference in Richmond, Virginia, February 24–25.
- 09:45 – Rebranding: Shauna discusses the evolution of CISEC into Ecopliant Environmental, expanding services beyond certification. "CISEC is still CISEC. We just rebranded under Ecopliant to align with growing global needs." – Shauna Nevin
- 13:46 – New Offerings: Introduction of the CISEC Institute, lunch-and-learn sessions, continuing education credits, and a new Certified Designer program. "The more education we can provide, the better people can do their jobs in the field." – Shauna Nevin
- 17:35 – California Updates: Shauna discusses new California regulations and their implications for CISEC certifications.
- 22:12 – Certified Designer Program: Overview of the advanced certification for sediment and erosion control designers. "Effective sediment and erosion control requires expertise in engineering, soil science, meteorology, and more." – Shauna Nevin
- 25:12 – Resources: Ty highlights the value of training manuals provided by CISEC and Ecopliant. "Those manuals are pretty thick… and pretty cool, as far as stormwater is concerned." – Ty Garmon
- "Our goal is to offer opportunities for continuing education in the field, no matter where you are." – Shauna Nevin
- "If you've got the certification, go ahead and keep it—it’s your ticket to opportunities across states." – Ty Garmon
In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon speaks with Shauna Nevin of Ecopliant Environmental about the evolution of CISEC (Certified Inspectors in Sediment Erosion Control) under the Ecopliant brand. They discuss the comprehensive training and certification process for CISEC, new offerings like lunch-and-learns, continuing education credits, and the Certified Designer program. Shauna highlights how Ecopliant's expanded resources and partnerships, such as with the IECA, are helping professionals stay compliant and excel in the field of sediment and erosion control. The episode also covers updates on California regulations and the importance of maintaining certifications to ensure career flexibility and readiness.
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Connect with Shauna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-nevin-ba5984331/
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Email: marketing@ecopliant.org
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