MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training

MPCA Stormwater and Chloride Reduction Programs

MPCA Smart Salting Trainings offer winter maintenance pros ways to save money, time, and reduce salt safely!

This <a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MPCA Smart Salting</a> for Roads Certification Training class offers more efficient winter maintenance best practices for plowing, de-icing and anti-icing application, storage, and more. The new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit will also be covered. Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance on roads while minimizing impacts on the environment.The learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats, polls, and class discussion using the <a href="https://www.webex.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WebEx platform</a>. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification. Who should attend:<ul><li>City, county, or state plow drivers</li><li>Private winter maintenance contractors and staff</li><li>Those who supervise winter maintenance professionals</li></ul>What you&#x27;ll learn:<ul><li>Environmental impacts of chloride </li><li>Plowing and physical removal</li><li>Calculating application rates </li><li>Equipment calibration</li><li>Use real-time weather condition information more efficiently</li><li>BMPs for storing materials</li><li>De-icing and anti-icing</li><li>Customer and staff educational resources</li></ul>Earn the MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification and be listed on the <a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage</a>. The online test is offered at the end of training and participants are provided 1 hour to complete the test online. The certification is valid for five years. Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us This training is hosted by the MPCA Chloride Reduction and Municipal Stormwater Programs. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

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