SMC and IECA BMP Field Day

April 23, 2025

Location:
Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 E Peterson Rd
Grayslake, Illinois

The Great Lakes Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is pleased to announce the partnership with Lake County (IL) Stormwater Management Commission to co-sponsor the Lake County SMC/IECA BMP Field Day scheduled for April 23, 2025 in Lake County, Illinois. Join our Erosion and Sediment and Stormwater professionals as we review various Best Management Practices (BMPs), proper installation, common issues encountered in the field and how to inspect each BMP with live demonstrations. 5 PDH credits will be available to all attendees.

 

Event Agenda

April 26, 2023

*Subject to Change
  • Registration & Light Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00AM
  • Introductions and Instructions: 9:00 - 9:30AM
  • Field Training Stations (First Round): 9:30 – 11:30AM
  • Break/Lunch: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
  • Field Training Stations (Second Round): 12:30 – 2:00PM
  • Wrap Up: 2:00 - 2:30PM

Field Stations

*Subject to Change
  • Dewatering (various BMPs may be broken out individually – skimmer, perforated riser, etc)
  • Silt Fence
  • Temp Stabilization (HECPs, Straw)
  • Erosion Control Blankets
  • Ditch Checks
  • Stabilized Construction Entrances
  • Inlet Protection
  • Silt Curtain

Continuing Education Credits: 5 Professional Development Hours

 

Registration Fees

IECA Member: $125
IECA Non-Member: $150

 

Hosted By:

 

  

Since 1995, my involvement in IECA activities has been pivotal in shaping my second career after retiring from the USDA-NRCS. The technology sessions, networking opportunities, and friendships I've built have been crucial to my success as an erosion and sediment control planner, inspector, and trainer.

Earl Norton, CPESC, CPAg, CCA Auburn, Alabama, USA