Salt Sustainability

Minnesota’s water resources are vital to the people and economy of the State. Even as making roads safe for motorists remains MnDOT’s first concern, all parties involved in winter maintenance must learn to continuously consider the environmental impact and reduce chloride use wherever possible. MnDOT has, and will continue, to take a leadership role in finding ways to meet the public and economic demands for safe winter driving conditions, while optimizing the use of salt.

Best practices

Salt Sustainability Best Practices (PDF)

Further training materials

Training and information sharing

Salt sustainability

Best practices

Further training materials

Training and information sharing

Equipment training

Calibration of equipment

Decision making

Material handling and storage