About the Conference

This dynamic virtual conference is designed to empower practitioners and reviewers in the field of erosion and sediment control. We are proud to be Canada’s sole nationwide erosion and sediment control organization, and our event promises to be an immersive and enlightening experience.

Program

Speakers

Scott Walker

Enhancing the Soil and Plant Rhizosphere

Scott Walker has been in the Agricultural industry for over 45 years. He started out in Southern Ontario with a team of horses on an organic farm in 1979, he then went to OAC Guelph and after graduation started managing a conventional apple orchard integrating IPM and bio-stimulants. In 1995 he joined UAP, helped develop a nutrient line and this eventually led him to Manitoba. In 2010 Scott started his own independent R&D company, DSW Enterprises and Consulting. The primary role of his company is to research and coordinate R&D of biologicals and bio-stimulants across broad acres, fruit and vegetables and the turf industry. Scott’s passion for soil and plant health is evident, and his quest for research-based information has earned him the nickname Scotty ‘Data’ Walker.

He will share his vast experience of integrating soil sampling, nutrient balancing and introducing function focused biologicals for enhanced soil and plant health

Gary Pritchard

Gary Pritchard (Giniw, Golden Eagle) is a Conservation Ecologist and Indigenous Engagement Specialist from Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario. He has worked with nearly 300 Indigenous communities across Canada and the northern U.S., providing expertise in Indigenous community planning, land-use and traditional knowledge studies, conservation, ecological monitoring using Two-eyed Seeing, place-making, capacity building, expert testimony, and mediation between Indigenous and western sciences. Gary connects and educates people through nature, especially youth, using wildlife photography and storytelling. He is known for bridging Indigenous communities with western governance, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address environmental issues and find practical solutions.

Wyatt Croucher

Wyatt Croucher is an Environmental Restoration Technologist with experience supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of erosion and sediment control (ESC) measures, as well as natural channel and habitat restoration projects. Holding CAN-CISEC certification and an Ept designation, he combines technical expertise with a practical, field-based approach to support the successful implementation of environmental control measures on active construction sites.

Wyatt has a strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to ESC and channel restoration projects across all phases, from pre-construction through to post-construction monitoring. His attention to detail and proven ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders contributes to the successful implementation and ongoing performance of ESC, geomorphic and restoration designs.

Joel Kennedy

Joel Kennedy is the Business Development Specialist for Flex MSE. With over 12 years of experience in the civil geosynthetics industry, Joel Kennedy brings a wealth of technical expertise in roads, drainage, slope stabilization, and MSE/RSS systems. Having worked on global projects across diverse and challenging conditions, Joel understands the unique demands of each site and how to deliver practical, long-lasting solutions. Originally from the Greater Toronto Area, Joel now resides in central Canada, continuing to support innovative and sustainable infrastructure projects worldwide.

This virtual conference is your gateway to better understanding what works with regards to erosion and sediment control, with a strong focus on practical case studies and sustainable restoration techniques from across Canada. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to protecting our environment’s most precious resources.

Together, we can combat erosion, mitigate impacts, and restore our natural landscapes – no matter where we are.