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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.
Smart Salting for Property Managers, Business Owners, and Environmental Professionals
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 the course, you will learn to:
- Reduce indoor and outdoor salt damage
- Use sustainable practices
- Manage liability and hidden costs of salt use on properties
- Look at winter maintenance strategies to discover improvement areas
New MS4 permit chloride requirements will be reviewed. Attendees can meet MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices. Certification is valid for two years. Session is online. Register by Sept. 30.
Registration is required. Please provide details for everyone planning to attend. Webex link to be provided prior to training.
This training is hosted by Dakota County and MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.
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.