Concern over the escalating impacts of salt run-off on critical infrastructure, water resources and ecosystems is spreading.  Regulations are expanding and enforcement actions are increasing. The public continues to expect better levels of service while at the same time clamoring for services that do not result in damage to critical infrastructure and resources. Adopting sustainable best management practices is no longer just a 'nice to have' component of a winter operations plan.  Of these practices, liquid strategies provide versatile and wide ranging benefits that are fast becoming a lifeline for towns and municipalities with limited budgets.  If your agency isn't using liquids yet, this program is for you. 

Learning Objectives: 

– Explore the scope and impacts of over-salting on infrastructure, water resources and ecosystems and growing concern for the costs involved. 

– Examine the root causes of these problems and assess how private and public sector winter maintenance practices contribute to them. 

– Assess why liquid strategies are among the most sustainable, safe and budget-friendly solutions available.

Contributor/Source

Pam Buckley;Mark DeVries

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