WI Eyes Deicer Training to Curb Salt Pollution

Spring is almost here, but Wisconsin can`t rule out the occasional snowstorm over the next few weeks, potentially resulting in more ice-melting products being used.

Amid environmental concerns, a proposed bill aims to encourage training for applicators.

This week, a state Senate committee heard testimony over a plan to create a voluntary de-icer certification program. The Department of Natural Resources would be tasked with establishing training for individual commercial applicators, who would learn methods for spreading snow- and ice-melting products designed to protect water quality...

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Ken Notes: This is neded but there is also a cost associated with equipment and product that may not be in a smaller communities budget...