NEP SUMMIT 2007 - MINNESOTA CHLORIDE REDUCTION TRAINING

Presented by:

Andy Ronchak

MPCA

5/10/07

Pilot Project Phase

• Background– P2 Grant of $25K available to do

TMDL related work – Fortin Consulting Proposal Selected

Spring 2005– Research and Development of

Training• No other training of its type found

– 4 Pilot Trainings (Fall 2005-Spring 2006)

How Training Works?

• 4-hr Training (4 Sections)– Environmental impacts

overview

How Training Works?

• 4-hr Training (4 Sections)– Environmental impacts

overview

How Training Works?

• 4-hr Training (4 Sections)– Environmental impacts

overview

How Training Works?

• 4-hr Training (4 Sections)– Environmental impacts

overview– How salt works

How Training Works?

• 4-hr Training (4 Sections)– Environmental impacts

overview– How salt works– Overview BMP’s

How Training Works?

• 4-hr Training (4 Sections)– Environmental impacts

overview– How salt works– Overview BMP’s– Calculate current, Calculate

using BMP and compare– End with a Test and

Voluntary Commitment

How Training Works?

• If Individual attends training, passes test and voluntarily commits to implement BMP’s, the individual is given a certification issued by the MPCA.

MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

Snow & Ice ControlSnow & Ice ControlBest PracticesBest Practices

YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIONS WILL YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIONS WILL HELP PROTECTHELP PROTECT MINNESOTA LAKES AND MINNESOTA LAKES AND

STREAMSSTREAMS

Minnesota Pollution

Control Agency

This is to Certify that

<insert name field here>

<insert company field here>

has passed the certification examination and has

volunteered to apply snow and ice control best management practices for parking lots &

sidewalks.

Andrew Ronchak, Prevention and Assistance Division

Date: <insert date field here>

Results

• Pilot Training Classes held in Fall 2005 and Winter 2006

• 5 Training Classes held so far in Fall 2006 and Winter 2007 (via 319 Funding)

• 259 individuals certified voluntarily committing to BMPs

Results– Very positive feedback– Results of in class material

application comparing current

practices EYE OPENING

FOR EXAMPLE…..

Rate reduction calculated in class

From an attendee’s parking lot

250,000 sq ft

Before training they would typically apply 1,500 lbs of rock salt a day following a storm

Training recommends 150 lbs

Projected Reductions up to 90%

Rate reduction calculated in class

From an attendee’s parking lot

10,000 sq ft

Before training they would typically apply 400 lbs of rock salt a day following a storm

Training recommends 25 lbs

Projected Reductions up to 94%

Real Reductions of

50-75%

Ridgedale Mall

Parking Lot/ Sidewalks/ Service Roads

80 acres BIG!

Before training they would typically apply 10-12 tons of rock salt following a one day storm event

Since training they have been concentrating on mechanical removal and are applying 3- 5 tons of rock salt following a one day storm event. They say there is still room for improvement but they are excited about the changes they have tried so far.

Real Reductions of

985 tons

University of Minnesota

See Attached Write-up for details

Reductions since training:

1) Rock Salt – 617 tons (65%)

2) Ice Melt – 80 tons (65%)

3) Sand (w/10% salt) – 288 tons (92%)

Savings - $55,071

Manual and Clip Board• After Pilots - training manual

need identified

• Second P2 Grant Given to Fortin Consulting

• Result – Manual and Clip Board– Also available on website:

http://www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/roadsalt.html

THE FUTURE& OTHER APPLICATIONS

• Expand Certification to State, Local and County Roads (in process)

• Expand to other Northern States

• Expand to other TMDL Areas (Example: Landscaping Companies for Phosphorus)

• Questions???