Attendees must pre-register here.
Event Cost: $20 to $50 (includes lunch, training, and materials)

This training meets the requirements for the NEW Winter Salt Certification program.

Who should attend?

• Snowplow drivers (municipal and private)

• School District Maintenance Staff

• Staff Who Maintain Snow Removal Equipment

Cost:

$20 - Attendees within MAMSWAP boundaries by 10/6
$40 - Attendees outside MAMSWAP boundaries by 10/6
$30 - Attendees within MAMSWAP boundaries after 10/6
$50 - Attendees outside MAMSWAP boundaries after 10/6

Not sure if you live within MAMSWaP boundaries? Go to http://www.ripple-effects.com/mamswap or call (608) 224-3764.

Topics:

• Selection and Application Rates of Materials (NEW application rates developed by Dane County advisory team)
• How to Calibrate Equipment
• Weather Conditions
• Storing Materials
• Environmental Effects
• Pre-Wetting
• De-Icing
• Anti-Icing
• Funding to Implement Salt Reduction Practices

Workshop Details:

The Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership (MAMSWaP), Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), and Madison Water Utility are hosting a training for field staff who remove snow, apply road salt, or maintain snow removal equipment. The training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe, benefits of using a liquid salt system, guidance on how to determine the right amount of salt to use and case studies from local applicators.

The workshop will by taught by Chris Walsh, Retired City of Beloit Director of Operations and Connie Fortin of Fortin Consulting. Chris will share information and tips on how she worked with City of Beloit to successfully implement salt reduction practices covered in this workshop. Cost includes lunch, training, and materials.