GSP

SUSTAINABLE WINTER OPERATIONS

SAVE $$, TIME, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability in Winter Operations is more important than ever. With environmental impacts increasing and budgets continuing to decline, winter maintenance professionals must employ best practices to minimize salt use and maximize their operations for both fiscal and environmental stewardship.

TRAINING

What is the CT Green Snow Pro training program?

  • CT Green Snow Pro is a full-day training program offered by the CT T2 Center.
  • There are two classes available depending on whether you maintain roadways (CT Green Snow Pro for Roadways) or parking lots and sidewalks (CT Green Snow Pro for Parking Lots and Sidewalks).
  • Both classes focus on best practices for salt application and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Additionally, instructors use demonstrations and case studies to illustrate the positive impact these strategies can have on your community and operations.

Why should you take a CT Green Snow Pro class?

  • Learn how to streamline your operations by using less salt and maximizing your time.
  • Successful completion of this class qualifies for points under Sustainable CT Action 3.14 — Implement Sustainable Snow Management – for your municipality. Click here for more information about Action 3.14.

What are the learning objectives?

Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the impacts of chlorides on our environment and infrastructure.
  • Be able to describe best practices for maintenance of facilities and equipment before, during and after the storm.
  • Discuss the importance of calibration and pre-treatment in winter operations.

When can I take a CT Green Snow Pro class?

  • For more information on when a CT Green Snow Pro for Parking Lots and Sidewalks class is available, visit the course page here.
  • For more information on when a CT Green Snow Pro for Roadways class is available, visit the course page here.

Who has taken a CT Green Snow Pro class?

  • Click here to view the list of winter maintenance professionals that have successfully completed a CT Green Snow Pro class since 2018.
  • The Connecticut towns that have had one or more Municipal employees successfully complete a CT Green Snow Pro class since 2018 are indicated in the map below.
 

TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Connecticut Green Snow Pro
  • Best Management Practices Guide for Roadways View Here
  • Best Management Practices Guide for Parking Lots and Sidewalks View Here
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
  • Best Management Practices for Disposal of Snow Accumulations from Roadways and Parking Lots View Here
  • Best Management Practices for Salt Storage Facilities View Here
Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)
  • Private Well Water Systems in Connecticut: Best Management Practice Checklist View Here
  • Sodium & Chloride in Well Water: Health Considerations View Here
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
  • Municipalities can gain access to view data from 39 road weather information system stations, including road temperature and current weather conditions in the area.
  • See the map of RWIS stations here
  • Email Aidan Neely to receive a username and password for your municipality– aidan.neely@ct.gov
Handouts
  • American Public Works Association: Brine Fact Sheet – Spring 2016 View Here
  • Anti-Icing Application Decision Flowchart View Here
  • Understanding the Salt Phase Diagram – view the fact sheet here and watch the corresponding video on YouTube video here.
Organizations and Relevant Programs
Public Education Resources
  • Coming soon…
Webinars
  • Sustainable CT: Sustainable Snow Management – March 9, 2023 Watch on YouTube
  • NEAPWA Chapter Connects: The Road to Environmentally Sustainable Winter Operations through Technology – October 27, 2022 Watch on YouTube
  • NEAPWA Chapter Connects: Sustainable Winter Operations – Are You Prepared? – November 18, 2021 Watch on YouTube
  • A Conversation with Senator Anwar on the increasing issue of contaminated private wells in Connecticut – September 8, 2021 Watch on Facebook
  • NEAPWA Chapter Connects: Scalable Road Weather Systems (RWIS) – August 26, 2021 Watch on YouTube