Michigan Winter Maintenance Education Program
The purpose of this web site is to provide general winter maintenance curricula, training materials and other references in order to promote understanding of best practices for snow and ice abatement and control in Michigan and help reduce road salt environmental impacts on water resources, infrastructure and agricultural commodities.
Operations and winter maintenance staff provide public safety on roads, parking lots and sidewalks during winter storm events. The choices made and actions taken are critical components to an efficient operation and to a healthy environment. However, road salt contamination of surface and ground water can be toxic to freshwater organisms and can pollute human drinking water sources. Salt application to paved surfaces can also damage roadside vegetation and soil structure which can then lead to increased erosion. The materials available on this site are a guidance to assist businesses and organizations in developing sound practices and procedures for winter maintenance to maintain public safety and encourage environmental protection.
Operations and winter maintenance staff provide public safety on roads, parking lots and sidewalks during winter storm events. The choices made and actions taken are critical components to an efficient operation and to a healthy environment. However, road salt contamination of surface and ground water can be toxic to freshwater organisms and can pollute human drinking water sources. Salt application to paved surfaces can also damage roadside vegetation and soil structure which can then lead to increased erosion. The materials available on this site are a guidance to assist businesses and organizations in developing sound practices and procedures for winter maintenance to maintain public safety and encourage environmental protection.
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