NEP SUMMIT 2007 - MINNESOTA CHLORIDE REDUCTION TRAINING

1. NEP SUMMIT 2007 - MINNESOTA CHLORIDE REDUCTION TRAINING Presented by: Andy Ronchak MPCA 5/10/07

2. 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) Pilot Project Phase

3. 4-hr Training (4 Sections) Environmental impacts overview How Training Works?

5. How Training Works? • 4-hr Training (4 Sections) • Environmental impacts overview

6. How Training Works? • 4-hr Training (4 Sections) • Environmental impacts overview

7. 4-hr Training (4 Sections) Environmental impacts overview How salt works How Training Works?

8. 4-hr Training (4 Sections) Environmental impacts overview How salt works Overview BMP’s How Training Works?

9. 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?

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

11. MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY Voluntary Environmental Certification Level I 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. Snow & Ice Control Best Practices Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Andrew Ronchak, Prevention and Assistance Division Date: <insert date field here> YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIONS WILL HELP PROTECTMINNESOTA LAKES AND STREAMS

12. 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

13. Very positive feedback Results of in class material application comparing current practices EYE OPENING FOR EXAMPLE….. Results

14. Projected Reductions up to 90% Rate reduction calculated in class From an attendee’s parking lot 250,000 sq ft Example 1 Before training they would typically apply 1,500 lbs of rock salt a day following a storm Training recommends 150 lbs

15. Projected Reductions up to 94% Example 2 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 recommends25 lbs

16. Example 3 Ridgedale Mall Parking Lot/ Sidewalks/ Service Roads 80 acres BIG! Real Reductions of 50-75% 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.

17. Example 4 University of Minnesota Reductions since training: • Rock Salt – 617 tons (65%) • Ice Melt – 80 tons (65%) • Sand (w/10% salt) – 288 tons (92%) Savings - $55,071 Real Reductions of 985 tons See Attached Write-up for details

18. After Pilots - training manual need identified Second P2 Grant Given to Fortin Consulting Result – Manual and Clip Board Also available on website: Manual and Clip Board http://www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/roadsalt.html

19. 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??? THE FUTURE& OTHER APPLICATIONS