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Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Smart Salting training helps improve salt effectiveness and reduces chloride pollution. It also keeps surfaces safe and prevents chloride contamination in water bodies. Dakota County hosts Smart Salting Training at no cost to participants.
In this course, participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.
- Audience: private winter maintenance companies and city park, hospital, and school winter maintenance professionals
- Upon completion of training and passing the test issued at the end of training, you will earn a Smart Salting certification that expires five years from the date of training.
Registration is required. Please provide details for everyone planning to attend. Register by Oct. 8.
This training is hosted by VRWJPO, Dakota County, and the MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class
Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.
Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Burnsville City Hall
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Apple Valley Municipal Center
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Online Via Zoom
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Farmington Library
Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!
After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.
For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class
Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.
Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Burnsville City Hall
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Apple Valley Municipal Center
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Online Via Zoom
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Farmington Library
Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!
After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.
For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class
Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.
Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Burnsville City Hall
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Apple Valley Municipal Center
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Online Via Zoom
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Farmington Library
Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!
After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.
For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.
Turfgrass Maintenance Training – April 10 in Empire
The summer turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawns and turf. You will learn how turf management affects local lakes and rivers, equipment calibration, selection and application of fertilizers, mowing techniques, pesticide application tips, legal issues and additional resources.
Who should attend: contractors maintaining private/public grounds, employees maintaining park, cemetery, city or school grounds, property managers writing contracts, distributors of turf care products.
Registration information
Registration is required, please make sure to submit details for all individuals planning to attend.
This training is hosted by Dakota County. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.
Landscaping for Clean Water Natural Shoreline Course
Do you own a shoreline in Dakota County? The Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a Natural Shoreline Class in collaboration with the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO). We will show you how a natural shoreline installed with native plants can protect your shoreline, beautify your property, and provide habitat for pollinators and aquatic animals. We’ll talk about the process to install such a project, necessary permits, as well as technical assistance and grants to make it a reality. There is no charge to attend this class.
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class
Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.
Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Burnsville City Hall
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Apple Valley Municipal Center
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Online Via Zoom
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Farmington Library
Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!
After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.
For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.
Landscaping for Clean Water – Introductory Class
Attend a virtual or in-person introduction class to learn about creating beautiful gardens that help keep water clean.
Creating landscaped areas with native plants or gardens that soak up rainwater is the secret to leisurely living in great-looking yards. Attend a Landscaping for Clean Water Introduction to Clean Water class to see how others in your city have created landscaped areas that benefit local lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Choose one of five dates and locations, all from 6-7 p.m.:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Burnsville City Hall
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Apple Valley Municipal Center
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Online Via Zoom
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Farmington Library
Pre-registration for the free class is required. Please visit www.DAKOTASWCD.org to register. Registration is open to everyone, Dakota County residency not required. Contact Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation district at 651-480-7777 or LCW@co.dakota.mn.us with any questions!
After seeing dozens of affordable designs that have transformed bland urban landscapes to beautiful retreats, participants can attend a Landscaping for Clean Water design course where you will receive guidance to create a design for your yard.
For more information about Landscaping for Clean Water go to www.DAKOTASWCD.org.
