Jul
30
Tue
2024
VRWJPO at Hastings Party in the Park @ Levee Park
Jul 30 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Hastings Party in the Park

VRWJPO will be hosting an activity booth at the annual Party in the Park for the City of Hastings, at Levee Park on the Mississippi.

The event will be canceled in case of bad weather.

Oct
1
Tue
2024
Smart Salting for Property Managers @ Online
Oct 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Smart Salting for Property Managers, Business Owners, and Environmental Professionals

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Smart Salting training helps improve salt effectiveness and reduces chloride pollution. It also keeps surfaces safe and prevents chloride contamination in water bodies. Dakota County hosts Smart Salting Training at no cost to participants.

In the course, you will learn to:

  • Reduce indoor and outdoor salt damage
  • Use sustainable practices
  • Manage liability and hidden costs of salt use on properties
  • Look at winter maintenance strategies to discover improvement areas

New MS4 permit chloride requirements will be reviewed. Attendees can meet MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices. Certification is valid for two years. Session is online. Register by Sept. 30.

Registration is required. Please provide details for everyone planning to attend. Webex link to be provided prior to training.

This training is hosted by Dakota County and MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.

Oct
22
Tue
2024
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks @ Dakota County Empire Maintenance
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Smart Salting training helps improve salt effectiveness and reduces chloride pollution. It also keeps surfaces safe and prevents chloride contamination in water bodies. Dakota County hosts Smart Salting Training at no cost to participants.

In this course, participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance while minimizing impacts on the environment.

  • Audience: private winter maintenance companies and city park, hospital, and school winter maintenance professionals
  • Upon completion of training and passing the test issued at the end of training, you will earn a Smart Salting certification that expires five years from the date of training.

Registration is required. Please provide details for everyone planning to attend. Register by Oct. 8.

This training is hosted by VRWJPO, Dakota County, and the MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.