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SUMMARY:MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) summer turfgrass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. This in-person training is about 6 hours long\, plus a short test. \nWho should participate? \n\nPrivate/public park\nCemetery\, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals\nProperty managers writing contracts\nTurf care product distributors\n\nTopics covered: \n\nEnvironmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface & groundwater\nLife cycle of turf/weeds and appropriate control practices\nSoil testing and fertilizer selection/application\nPesticide application tips\nEquipment calibration and maintenance\nEfficient and effective irrigation\nEquipment calibration & improved mowing techniques\nLegal issues\nIn-field reference materials\n\nTake the test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Turfgrass training webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training and lunch will be provided \nRegistration\n  \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-turfgrass-maintenance-certification-training-2/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:MPCA Smart for Property Management Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting Property Management Certification Training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. \nLearn how to reduce indoor and outdoor salt damage and related costs\, recognize sustainable practices amongst your maintenance crew\, hear ideas for managing liability\, and more. Learn about the hidden costs of salt use on properties you own or manage. Gain understanding and take a comprehensive look at your winter maintenance strategy to discover possible improvement areas. The training will cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit. \nThe learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats\, polls\, and class discussion using the WebEx platform. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification. \nRegistration\nWho should attend?\n\nManagement-level property managers\nBusiness owners/private contractors\nEnvironmental professionals\nMS4 permit staff\nPublic works directors and local government decision-makers\nPublic and private property owners and managers\nThose who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nMore efficient operations – Improve winter maintenance practices on your properties; hear others success. Becoming salt smart allows more time for other tasks.\nSave money – Reduce salt purchases annual infrastructure and vegetation damage costs and more\nSalt and snow storage – Rethink usual habits and reduce chloride runoff from wasted salt\nKnow your legal issues – Discuss managing liability and regulatory requirements\nReduce complaints – Guidance and resources for managing customer and staff expectations\nProtect Minnesota’s valuable water resources – Learn about the permanent environmental impacts of chloride pollution\n\nImagine the benefits your organization could see from reducing salt use on your property! \nTake the online test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for 3 years. \nRegistration is required. There is no limit on number of participants watching from the same device\, but each individual must also be registered. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental & Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-smart-for-property-management-certification-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:MPCA Smart for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit\, as well as resources available to help you reduce your salt use. \nRegistration\nWho should attend?\n\nHands-on public or private winter maintenance staff\nThose who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff\nPrivate contractors\nThose who may influence others or are interested in making a difference at work\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of chloride\nEquipment calibration\nUsing weather condition info more efficiently\nApplication rates\nPlowing and physical removal\nBMPs for storing materials\nDe-icing and anti-icing\nRegulatory issues and managing liability\nCustomer and staff educational resources\nSuccess stories\n\nThe MPCA Smart Salting for Parking lots & Sidewalks Certification test will be offered at the end of training. Those that pass will be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage. The certification is valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training. Lunch will be served. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nThis training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Chloride Reduction Program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-smart-for-parking-lots-sidewalks-certification-training/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training class offers more efficient winter maintenance best practices for plowing\, de-icing and anti-icing application\, storage\, and more. The new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit will also be covered. Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance on roads while minimizing impacts on the environment. \nRegistration\nWho should attend:\n\nCity\, county\, or state plow drivers\nPrivate winter maintenance contractors and staff\nThose who supervise winter maintenance professionals\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of chloride\nPlowing and physical removal\nCalculating application rates\nEquipment calibration\nUse real-time weather condition information more efficiently\nBMPs for storing materials\nDe-icing and anti-icing\nCustomer and staff educational resources\n\nThe MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification test will be offered at the end of training. Those that pass will be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage. The certification is valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training and lunch will be provided. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us \nThis training is hosted by Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-smart-salting-for-roads-certification-training/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTAMP:20250219T184728Z
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UID:8270-1743667200-1743688800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) summer turfgrass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. This in-person training is about 6 hours long\, plus a short test. \nWho should participate? \n\nPrivate/public park\nCemetery\, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals\nProperty managers writing contracts\nTurf care product distributors\n\nTopics covered: \n\nEnvironmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface & groundwater\nLife cycle of turf/weeds and appropriate control practices\nSoil testing and fertilizer selection/application\nPesticide application tips\nEquipment calibration and maintenance\nEfficient and effective irrigation\nEquipment calibration & improved mowing techniques\nLegal issues\nIn-field reference materials\n\nTake the test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Turfgrass training webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training and lunch will be provided \nRegistration\n  \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-turfgrass-maintenance-certification-training/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lawn-mower-measuring-tape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T133000
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UID:7593-1712822400-1712842200@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Certification Training (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:This Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) summer turfgrass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. This online training is about 5 hours long\, plus a short test. \nThe learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats\, polls\, and class discussion using the WebEx platform. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification. \nWho should participate?\n\nPrivate/public park\nCemetery\, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals\nProperty managers writing contracts\nTurf care product distributors\n\nTopics covered:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface & groundwater\nLife cycle of turf/weeds and appropriate control practices\nSoil testing and fertilizer selection/application\nPesticide application tips\nEquipment calibration and maintenance\nEfficient and effective irrigation\nEquipment calibration & improved mowing techniques\nLegal issues\nIn-field reference materials\n\nTake the online test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Turfgrass training webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for five years. \nRegistration is required. There is no limit on number of participants watching from the same device\, but each individual must also be registered by registering as a group which allows you to submit each person’s information. \nRegister Here\nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-turfgrass-march-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Summer Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lawncare-deckheight.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T130000
DTSTAMP:20230828T164006Z
CREATED:20230427T155834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T164006Z
UID:7265-1699952400-1699966800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Smart Salting for Property Management Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting Property Management Certification Training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. \nLearn how to reduce indoor and outdoor salt damage and related costs\, recognize sustainable practices amongst your maintenance crew\, hear ideas for managing liability\, and more. Learn about the hidden costs of salt use on properties you own or manage. Gain understanding and take a comprehensive look at your winter maintenance strategy to discover possible improvement areas. The training will cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit. \nThe learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats\, polls\, and class discussion using the WebEx platform. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification. \nRegistration\nWho should attend?\n\nManagement-level property managers\nBusiness owners/private contractors\nEnvironmental professionals\nMS4 permit staff\nPublic works directors and local government decision-makers\nPublic and private property owners and managers\nThose who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nMore efficient operations – Improve winter maintenance practices on your properties; hear others success. Becoming salt smart allows more time for other tasks.\nSave money – Reduce salt purchases annual infrastructure and vegetation damage costs and more\nSalt and snow storage – Rethink usual habits and reduce chloride runoff from wasted salt\nKnow your legal issues – Discuss managing liability and regulatory requirements\nReduce complaints – Guidance and resources for managing customer and staff expectations\nProtect Minnesota’s valuable water resources – Learn about the permanent environmental impacts of chloride pollution\n\nImagine the benefits your organization could see from reducing salt use on your property! \nTake the online test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for 3 years. \nRegistration is required. There is no limit on number of participants watching from the same device\, but each individual must also be registered. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental & Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/smart-salting-20231114/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/winter_plow_1000x667.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000
DTSTAMP:20230828T164108Z
CREATED:20230427T162258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T164108Z
UID:7266-1696924800-1696942800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Smart Salting for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit\, as well as resources available to help you reduce your salt use. \nRegistration\nWho should attend?\n\nHands-on public or private winter maintenance staff\nThose who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff\nPrivate contractors\nThose who may influence others or are interested in making a difference at work\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of chloride\nEquipment calibration\nUsing weather condition info more efficiently\nApplication rates\nPlowing and physical removal\nBMPs for storing materials\nDe-icing and anti-icing\nRegulatory issues and managing liability\nCustomer and staff educational resources\nSuccess stories\n\nThe MPCA Smart Salting for Parking lots & Sidewalks Certification test will be offered at the end of training. Those that pass will be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage. The certification is valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training. Lunch will be served. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nThis training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Chloride Reduction Program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/smart-salting-20231010/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/winter_plow_1000x667.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T130000
DTSTAMP:20230828T164216Z
CREATED:20230427T162629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T164216Z
UID:7267-1695110400-1695128400@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training class offers more efficient winter maintenance best practices for plowing\, de-icing and anti-icing application\, storage\, and more. The new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit will also be covered. Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance on roads while minimizing impacts on the environment. \nRegistration\nWho should attend:\n\nCity\, county\, or state plow drivers\nPrivate winter maintenance contractors and staff\nThose who supervise winter maintenance professionals\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of chloride\nPlowing and physical removal\nCalculating application rates\nEquipment calibration\nUse real-time weather condition information more efficiently\nBMPs for storing materials\nDe-icing and anti-icing\nCustomer and staff educational resources\n\nThe MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification test will be offered at the end of training. Those that pass will be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage. The certification is valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training and lunch will be provided. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us \nThis training is hosted by Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/smart-salting-roads-20230919/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mpca_plow.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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