Events & Workshops
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rice Lake Field Event 2026
MECA is partnering with NASECA‑WI again this year for the 2026 Rice Lake Field Event.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8 am-4 pm
American Excelsior Company ErosionLab
1695 19 ½ Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
MECA Members:
Email meca@mnerosion.org to receive your member discount code before registering.
Join us for a hands-on workshop on soil health and stormwater performance. Learn how development affects soils and explore proven restoration methods used by cities and watershed districts. Attendees receive updated Minnesota Stormwater Manual guidance and see live demonstrations of soil assessment, deep aeration, compost topdressing, and decompaction equipment. Lunch will be provided.
October 6, 2026 | Ojibwe Park, Woodbury
SAVE THE DATE!
39th Annual conference & trade show
Pre-Conference Workshops February 2, 2027
Conference February 3 & 4, 2027
DoubleTree – Park Place | St. Louis Park, MN
‘ASK ME ANYTHING’
Stormwater related online workshops
Visit erosion.umn.edu/ama for more information and to view past recordings.
MECA Event Policies
Attendee Cancellations & Refunds
Refunds for any event are granted up to 5 business days in advance less the associated cc processing fees AND a $10 MECA Administrative processing fee. Transfer of registration to another person is allowed at no additional fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation notice less than 5 business days prior to the event.
Vendor/Sponsor Agreement
Payment is due at the time of registration. Cancellations prior to 5 days before the event will be charged 50% of fee; less than 5 days will be charged 75% of fee. Exhibitor must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by MECA and the venue. Show management reserves the right to accept or reject any request for exhibit space; to assign or re-assign exhibit space as deemed appropriate and to govern the construction, arrangement and appearance of exhibitor displays. Exhibitor assumes responsibility and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless MECA and the venue and their respective employees and agents against any claims or expenses arising out of the use of the exhibition premises. Exhibitor also agrees to provide general liability insurance coverage.

