The Great Lakes and Great Rivers Chapters of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) along with The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque County Watershed invite you to participate in the Great Connections 2026 Conference. Stormwater, Erosion Control and Watershed Management Professionals are encouraged to participate and learn about the latest techniques and technologies in the industry. The 2026 conference will be held on October 14 -15 at The Hotel Julien, Dubuque, Iowa and will bring together contractors, stormwater professionals, designers and planners from the host chapters’ 10 states (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MO, NE, MN) and the bordering IECA chapter regions. Find more information here: Event Information