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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2020 · 36 MIN

Episode 40: Smart Salting for Sustainability

from Talkin Winter Ops · host Rick Nelson - Connie Fortin

Having sustainable winter maintenance practices is one of the Top 10 things for a world class winter maintenance program.  Environmental considerations is one of the three pillars of sustainability along with budgets and societal needs.  In this episode we’re visiting with Connie Fortin of Fortin Consulting about environmental considerations for winter maintenance.  Of all the water on the planet only 2.5% is freshwater.  Once salt is introduced its very difficult to remove it.  Listen in as SICOP Talks Winter Ops with Connie and hear about smart salting from the environments perspective.There are several good resources regarding salt (chlorides) and water.  Connie mentioned this site from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/chloride-salts and follow the link to Salt Applicators for Smart Salting training and success stories.Fortin Consulting is active in promoting smart salting through Salt Symposiums (https://fortinconsulting.com/salt-symposium/) and several training programs (https://fortinconsulting.com/training-and-presentation-calendar/).  For more information contact Connie Fortin at [email protected] up for email notifications on future episodes and other communications associated with winter maintenance and winter weather management by clicking on subscribe on the Talkin' Winter Ops website at TalkinWinterOps.comThanks for listening in and stay safe out there!

Having sustainable winter maintenance practices is one of the Top 10 things for a world class winter maintenance program. Environmental considerations is one of the three pillars of sustainability along with budgets and societal needs. In this episode we’re visiting with Connie Fortin of Fortin Consulting about environmental considerations for winter maintenance. Of all the water on the planet only 2.5% is freshwater. Once salt is introduced its very difficult to remov...

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