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 partner with the Lake County (IL) Stormwater Management Commission and McHenry County, IL for the Lake County SMC/IECA BMP Field Day on 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 23, 2025

• 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

• 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
• Flocculant Demo

Continuing Education Credits: 4.5 Professional Development Hours

EnviroCert International has listed the courses within this field day as acceptable professional development.

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IECA Member: $50
IECA Non-Member: $175

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