American Ecology to Present at Sanders Morris Harris Third Annual Investor Growth Conference


BOISE, ID--(Marketwire - November 1, 2007) - American Ecology Corporation (NASDAQ: ECOL) today announced that Stephen Romano, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present an overview of the Company's operations at the Sanders Morris Harris Third Annual Investor Growth Conference on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

American Ecology's presentation is scheduled for 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Individuals interested in listening to the live presentation can participate via webcast at www.americanecology.com. A copy of Mr. Romano's presentation will also be available at www.americanecology.com. Additional information about the conference can be found at www.smhcapital.com/events/IGC2007.html

A replay of the webcast will also be available for 90 days.

About American Ecology Corporation

American Ecology Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides radioactive, PCB, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste services to commercial and government customers throughout the United States, such as steel mills, medical and academic institutions, petro-chemical facilities and the nuclear power industry. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the Company is the oldest radioactive and hazardous waste services company in the United States.

Contact Information: Contact: Alison Ziegler Cameron Associates (212) 554-5469 alison@cameronassoc.com www.americanecology.com