MPCA Smart Salting Training Program

This page section of the manual contains information, resources, and links pertaining to MPCA's Smart Salting Training program. For the most up to date information please visit the Smart Salting Training program website

Did you ever think about what happens to the tons of salt that goes on our roads, parking lots, and sidewalks each winter? Most of it ends up in our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater. As a result, clean water in Minnesota is in jeopardy.

The MPCA’s Smart Salting trainings provide suggestions to improve operator effectiveness and for reducing chloride pollution while keeping the roads, parking lots, and sidewalks safe. Many organizations that have participated in the Smart Salting training have been able to reduce their salt 
use by 30-70%!

Use the following links to learn more about the Smart Salting training program, resources, and how you and your organization can become Smart Salting certified.

• MPCA Smart Salting Training Program
  • Smart Salting Training Program
  • Smart Salting Training Calendar
  • Resources for Winter Maintenance Professionals
  • Chloride Reduction Assistance
• Education Resources
  • Educational resources for Smart Salting (S2). For more information on chloride resources, see Statewide chloride resources
  • Success stories: salt reduction and cost saving examples
  • Technical reports and Chloride TMDLs
  • Chloride and NPDES Permits