Each year Conservation Minnesota and GreenStep Cities and Tribal Nations gather volunteer advisory commission and task force members from across the state to connect and learn about issues that local governments are facing and addressing head on. As we prepare for yet another harsh Minnesota winter, this year we will focus on the chloride (salt) pollution problem and what cities are doing to minimize their impact.
Register here to join environment, sustainability, natural resource, and parks and recreation commissioners from around the state on Thursday, October 23rd from 3-5pm over Zoom. Registration link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vDIcqV8jTbeI7T2YQL5_xw.
Presentations will include:
- Minnesota’s Chloride Pollution Problem – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff members Brooke Asleson, M.S., Chloride Program Administrator, and Chandi McCracken-Holm, Smart Salting Training Administrator, will talk about the scope of the salt problem and programs they offer to help address this.
- Centralized Water Softening and Rebate Program - Scott Przybilla, Wastewater Treatment Facility Assistant Superintendent, will present on how the City of Marshall has implemented a joint centralized water softening project and rebate program for residents.
- Low Salt Design - Lori Haak, Water Resources Coordinator, will present on Eden Prairie’s Low Salt Design concept and how this has been a paradigm-shift for development review and internal operations.
We will also provide an opportunity to connect with other commissioners in small groups about what your city is doing or what you’d like your city to be doing to help minimize the negative impacts of salt on our lakes and rivers.
Many of you may know of this event as the Environment Commissions Conference. Given the evolving nature of this event, we feel that Virtual Forum more accurately describes what this is.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out, avery@conservationminnesota.org or (612) 767-1572