Sep
20
Tue
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 20 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
22
Thu
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 22 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
27
Tue
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 27 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sep
29
Thu
2022
Outdoor Education Days @ Dakota County Fairgrounds
Sep 29 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Oct
20
Thu
2022
Smart Salting Training for Parking Lots & Sidewalks @ Dakota County Western Service Center
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Smart Salting Training for Parking Lots & Sidewalks @ Dakota County Western Service Center | Apple Valley | Minnesota | United States

MPCA Smart Salting for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training

This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit, as well as resources available to help you reduce your salt use.

The training will be held in-person.

Who should attend?

  • Hands-on public or private winter maintenance staff
  • Those who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff
  • Private contractors
  • Those who may influence others or are interested in making a difference at work

What you’ll learn:

  • Environmental impacts of chloride
  • Equipment calibration
  • Using weather condition info more efficiently
  • Application rates
  • Plowing and physical removal
  • BMPs for storing materials
  • De-icing and anti-icing
  • Regulatory issues and managing liability
  • Customer and staff educational resources
  • Success stories

Earn the MPCA Smart Salting for Parking Lots & Sidewalks certification by taking the optional online test at the end of training and be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for 5 years.

MPCA permittees are allowed registration preference. If the training exceeds capacity, those that are not permittees will be put on a waitlist and notified accordingly.

Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us.

This training is hosted by Dakota County and the MPCA Chloride Reduction Program. with Clean Water Fund and the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund.

City of Hastings Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour (4 times) @ City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

City of Hastings Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour

Learn more about where drinking water comes from, common pollutants impacting water and the treatment process that makes water safe to drink. Presented by the City of Hastings. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

City of Hastings Water Trea​tment Plant
1300 North Frontage Road,  Hastings
Thursday, Oct. 20, 1–2 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Oct. 20,  2–3 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Register now.

Oct
27
Thu
2022
Nitrate Clinic for Private Well Owners @ Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
Oct 27 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Nitrate Clinic for Private Well Owners

Bring private well water samples in a clean container to get your water tested for nitrates. Visit the interactive We are Water MN exhibit while you wait for your results.

Pleasant Hill Library
1490 S. Frontage Roa​d, Hastings
Thursday, Oct. 27, 4:30–6:30 p.m. ​

Jan
18
Wed
2023
Smart Salting: Roads @ Virtual
Jan 18 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Smart Salting: Roads @ Virtual

Smart Salting: Roads

Learn best practices to reduce salt use during high-speed and low-speed snowplow operation, while maintaining safety. Participants earn a five-year Level 1 (individual) certification by completing the test at the end of class.