FREE
Monday, oct. 14, 9am-2pm (Check-in begins at 8:30am)
Cottage Grove City Hall (12800 Ravine Pkwy S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016)
REGISTER online at http://tinyurl.com/sidewalksalt
A class for MAINTENANCE STAFF AND CONTRACTORS:
Learn how to manage snow and ice on sidewalks and parking lots to ensure safety and reduce environmental impacts.
TOPICS:
Assessing weather conditions
De-icing and anti-icing techniques
How to calibrate equipment
Calculating application rates
Storing materials
New maintenance methods
Environmental effects
INSTRUCTORS: Fortin Consulting & winter maintenance professionals
This workshop will include presentations from industry experts, facilitated exercises, case studies, and resource sharing. Lunch is included, as well as coffee and light refreshments in the morning.
At the end of the class, an optional test will be offered to earn Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Level I Smart Salting Certification and be listed on the website.
More info at: www.pca.state.mn.us/water/salt-applicators
Funding for these workshops is provided by MPCA through a grant from US EPA, Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Fund. Hosted by City of Cottage Grove and East Metro Water Resource Education Program partners: www.mnwcd.org/emwrep
Questions? Contact Lauren Haydon at 651-330-8220 x.24 or lhaydon@mnwcd.org.