8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2008

AMERICAN ECOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	0-11688	95-3889638
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Lakepointe Centre I, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 300 Boise, Idaho	83706
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (208) 331-8400

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

þ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

American Ecology Corporation (the “Company”) has announced the slate of Board of Directors nominees that will stand for election at the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 22, 2008. Joining existing directors Roy C. Eliff, Edward F. Heil, Jeffrey S. Merrifield, John W. Poling, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen A. Romano will be new nominees Victor J. Barnhart and Joe F. Colvin. The new directors will replace Kenneth C. Leung and Richard T. Swope, who will not be standing for reelection in May. The number of American Ecology directors is intended to remain at seven.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On April 7, 2008, American Ecology Corporation issued a press release announcing the slate of Board of Directors nominees that will stand for election at the Company’s 2007 Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 22, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 8.01. Other Events

See the information in Item 5.02.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

   (d)           Exhibits

The following exhibit relating to Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
 

       99.1         Press release issued by the Registrant on April 7, 2008

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

American Ecology Corporation
(Registrant)

Date: April 7, 2008

/s/ Jeffrey R. Feeler                                     
Jeffrey R. Feeler
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	American Ecology Corporation press release dated April 7, 2008.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

American Ecology Announces Slate of Board Nominees

Annual Meeting to be held May 22, 2008

BOISE, ID—April 7, 2008 — American Ecology Corporation (NasdaqGS: ECOL) today announced the slate of Board of Directors nominees that will stand for election at the Company’s 2008 Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 22, 2008. Joining existing directors Roy C. Eliff, Edward F. Heil, Jeffrey S. Merrifield, John W. Poling, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen A. Romano will be new nominees Victor J. Barnhart and Joe F. Colvin.

“We are extremely pleased to attract nominees with the industry stature of Vic Barnhart and Joe Colvin,” said Ed Heil, the Board’s Lead Director and Chairman of its Corporate Governance Committee. “Both have a broad nuclear industry background and knowledge of the radioactive and hazardous waste industries. They also bring a wealth of executive management and corporate board experience, which should serve stockholders well as we continue to focus on growth.”

Vic Barnhart, age 65, is a consultant to nuclear service and chemical companies on operations, strategic planning and acquisitions. Mr. Barnhart has over 20 years of senior executive experience in nuclear fuel cycle facility operations, environmental remediation, hazardous and radioactive waste management and industrial and chemical plant services. He served as President and CEO of a number of Waste Management Inc. companies including NSC Corporation, Rust Remedial Services, Chem-Nuclear Systems and The Brand Companies. Before then he held management positions with Westinghouse Electric and Nuclear Fuel Services-Getty Oil. He has served on the boards of The Brand Companies, NSC Corporation and OHM Corporation.

Joe Colvin, age 65, is a former senior executive with over 40 years of experience in the nuclear energy field. Mr. Colvin serves on the Board of Directors of Cameco Corporation, the world’s largest uranium producer, and is a director for the American Nuclear Society. He is President Emeritus of the Nuclear Energy Institute, Inc. (NEI), previously serving as NEI’s President and CEO, and Executive Vice President and COO before that. Mr. Colvin also held senior management positions with the Nuclear Management and Resources Committee and the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations. He served 20 years as a line officer with the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine program.

The new directors will replace Kenneth C. Leung and Richard T. Swope, who will not be standing for reelection in May. The number of American Ecology directors is intended to remain at seven.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders
American Ecology’s annual meeting of stockholders will take place on May 22, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the offices of Stoel Rives LLP, 101 South Capitol Boulevard, Suite 1900 in downtown Boise, Idaho.

Additional Information And Where To Find It
While the Company does not believe that this communication constitutes solicitation material with respect to the Company’s solicitation of proxies for its 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, this communication may be deemed to be solicitation material. The Company will file a proxy statement in connection with its 2007 annual meeting of stockholders. The Company’s stockholders are strongly advised to read that proxy statement when it becomes available, as it will contain important information. Stockholders will be able to obtain this proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission for free at the web site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy statement and any amendments and supplements to the proxy statement will also be available for free at the Company’s web site at http://www.americanecology.com or by writing to American Ecology Corporation, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 300, Boise, Idaho 83706, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

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, refineries, chemical manufacturing 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.

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