Rice Lake Field Event
Best Management Practices and Product Demonstrations
for Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8 am-4 pm
American Excelsior Company ErosionLab
1695 19 ½ Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Registration:
$254 member/$274 non-member
Event Details
Agenda
Wednesday, September 23
Wednesday Evening Reception: 5-8 pm
NEW in 2026: Free for attendees and sponsors
Thursday, September 24 (times are approximate)
Breakfast and registration: 8-8:30 am
Demonstrations: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00-1:00 pm
Demonstrations: 1:00-4:00 pm
Learning Sessions/Demonstrations Include: (more coming soon)
- Drone Use in Erosion and Sediment Control
- Demonstration: Measurement and surveying for design work
- Demonstration: Using Drones for Herbicide Application
- Hydromulch- Dye: What is it Good for?
- Know Your BMPs- Ditch Checks
- Permanent Erosion Control Solutions
- Flexamat
- ScourStop – Hanes Geo Components
- ProGanics® DUAL – Profile Products
- MUDPIK
- Silt Saver Silt Fence – MKB
- Silt Saver Frame and Filter – MKB
- The Shift Toward Native Vegetation and Nature‑Based Solutions
- Case study
- Vegetation troubleshooting
- Native planting: species identification, selection and maintenance
This popular annual event has been hosted since 2005 in partnership with the American Excelsior Company ErosionLab, one of only a few erosion control testing laboratories in the U.S. This event allows attendees to learn from experienced professionals and view product testing under a variety of control measures set up as stations around the ErosionLab.
NASECA is excited to partner with MECA again for this year’s Rice Lake Event!
If you are a MECA Member, please email meca@mnerosion.org for a discount code
Join Us for a Wednesday Evening Reception!
Wednesday, September 23 5-8 pm
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
824 Bear Paw Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868
This popular event will give you a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Join us for food, beverages, and fun!
The golf scramble is not included in this year’s line-up of events. Let us know if you would like to see it back in 2027.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
824 Bear Paw Ave, Rice Lake, WI
715-736-7444
Rate: $115.95 (mention that you are with the NASECA group for this rate)
Other accommodations nearby include:
Best Western Inn
2835 S Main St, Rice Lake, WI
715-234-7017
Continuing Education/Professional Development Hours
Attendees will receive 6 CE/PDH credits. The WI Dept of Safety and Professional Services has approved this program for Commercial Building Inspector (CBI), Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (DCQ), Journeyman Plumber (JP), Journeyman Plumber-Restricted Service (JPRS), Master Plumber (MP), Master Plumber-Restricted Service (MPRS), Soil Tester (ST), and UDC Construction Inspector (UCI). Course ID 17393.
Thank You to Our Event Host, Sponsors, Exhibitors and Demonstrators
Thank You to Our Sustainability Partner
Past Event Photos
