Smart Salting Workshop
August 20 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Events
Smart Salting Workshop
Description:
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is inviting winter maintenance professionals to participate in a free Smart Salting Workshop led by the Wisconsin Salt Wise Coalition. The event will be held in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences (600 E Greenfield Ave).
Participants in this workshop will learn state-of-the-art winter maintenance practices, including transitioning to liquid deicers and reducing overall salt application. The course concludes with a Smart Salting Assessment. Participants who successfully complete the exam will earn the Smart Salting Certification.
This workshop is part of a larger effort, supported by the Fund for Lake Michigan, to increase awareness of the impact of winter deicing activities on local waterways through Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s public education and monitoring work. The generous support from Fund for Lake Michigan allows us to provide this course at NO COST to attendees!
Any questions can be directed to our Events Specialist, Allie Mendez: allie@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org.
Event Details
Date:
August 20th, 2026
8AM – 12PM
Location:
UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences
600 E Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Participants should expect:
Training session facilitated by Wisconsin Salt Wise. Breakfast, snacks, and refreshments will be provided throughout the session.
Please notify Milwaukee Riverkeeper staff of any dietary requirements in advance.
Certification:
An optional assessment to become certified in Smart Salting will be offered following the workshop.
Contact Info:
If you have questions please email: allie@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org
Thanks to our partners for their generous support of this program!
