This free online training course teaches about best practices for managing snow and ice on parking lots and sidewalks. All attendees will receive a “Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance” manual, and all attendees can attain the MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices.

Who should attend?

• Private winter maintenance contractors
• Property owners and managers
• Snowplow drivers
• Parking lot, sidewalk, & trail maintenance staff from counties, cities, park districts & school districts

Training topics include:

• Material Selection
• Application Rates
• Equipment Calibration
• Deicing & Anti-icing
• Practical Tips
• New Maintenance Methods

*Funding for this workshop is provided by the MPCA through a grant from US EPA, Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Fund.