Salt (chloride) is toxic to freshwater plants and animals, threatens our Minnesota fishing economy and heritage, and causes expensive damage to bridges and other infrastructure. To date, 54 lakes and streams in Minnesota are impaired by chloride and nearly 40% of shallow monitoring wells in the Twin Cities area have chloride concentrations that exceed the water quality standard.

Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.

• Audience: private winter maintenance companies, city park, hospital and school winter maintenance professionals

• 5.5 hours

• Upon completion of training and passing the test issued at the end of training, you will earn a Smart Salting certification that expires 5 years from the date of training.

Events and meetings | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (state.mn.us)