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Iowa Salt Applicator Leadership Training (I-SALT)

Date and Time:

November 17, 2022 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Location:

• Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
• 4500 N 10th Street
• Marion, Iowa 52302
• Description:

Excessive salt application is one of the biggest sources of pollution to rivers and streams in urban areas and having well-informed salt applicators is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to protect our water.

The City of Marion will be hosting the Iowa Salt Applicator Leadership Training (I-SALT) on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center (4500 N. 10th St., Marion) from 8 a.m.-noon. This training is intended for contractors, city staff, and commercial retailers that conduct snow removal and apply salt as a deicer. Topics covered will include optimal use of salt application equipment, salt storage and handling, and weather/road condition monitoring.

The event is sponsored by the City of Marion and offered free of charge, but advance registration is required at https://iowastormwater.org/event/isalt-marion-11-17-22.

Questions may be directed to the City of Marion Engineering Department at (319) 743-6340.

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