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
Registration opening soon!
Event Details
Agenda
Wednesday, September 23
Wednesday Evening Reception: 5-8 pm
NEW in 2026: Cost is included in registration!
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)
- New Technology in Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
- The Shift Toward Native Vegetation and Nature‑Based Solutions
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
Past Event Photos
