2018 Road Salt Symposium

Where: Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth MN 55447 (NOTE NEW LOCATION)

When: Thursday, February 8, 2018 (8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.)

Register and More Information Here:  https://freshwater.org/2018-road-salt-symposium/

Cost: $135

 

What is it?

The Annual Road Salt Symposium is an opportunity to learn about alternative chemical, non-chemical, and mechanical solutions that exist to help keep the roads clear of ice, and our waterways clean of the chlorides that can impair them as a result of road salt. Wise use of road salt creates a win-win situation that protects the environment, reduces community expense, and ensures safe roads.

 

Topics Covered:

• Salting our freshwater lakes
• Innovations in application: reducing chloride use
• Environmental Leadership Awards
• Emerging issues in application: where are we headed?
• Local chloride initiatives

Who Should Attend:
Public Works directors, supervisors, and staff responsible for plowing and de-icing operations.


Credits:

• 1.0 Roads Scholar Program credit (per the MNLTAP flyer for the event found at http://www.mnltap.umn.edu/training/roadsalt/)

By: LMCIT Loss Control

 

Maybe Snowbirds have the right idea…

We just made it through a December where we saw some colder than average temperatures, with some northern parts of the state seeing record lows. As January, our typically coldest month, is just getting started we thought it might be a good idea to remind you of some of our previous cold weather blogs related to Frozen Water Lines as this may be an issue some of you may see this winter.

1. Dealing with Frozen Water Lines? Do not use electric current to thaw the lines!
2. Water Line Freeze Ups - Guidance to Residents
3. What cities may say to residents who have frozen water lines
4. This issue will be with us for awhile - frozen water lines
5. Sanitary sewers and frozen water lines...What goes around comes around.
6. Frozen water lines and sewer lines don't mix!
7. Frozen Water Lines....... Take 2 ???
8. Frozen Water Lines....A "golden opportunity" to plan
9. Frozen Water Lines - Educate the Public
10. Link on Waterlines – Minnesota Rural Water

Lastly, I also wanted to remind you of a couple other previous blogs to help you stay warm and safe this winter:

·         Baby, it’s Cold out There!

·         Winter Safety Tips

Now remember, stay warm, be safe, and GO VIKINGS!

 

By: Cody Tuttle