| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.09 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Joe
McIntosh Supervisor Grounds Maintenance |
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Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal?:
Yes
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A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:
In 2009 UWRF began using liquid magnesium chloride on walks to reduce the amount of sand/salt usage.As of Fall 2011, a new storage building for salt/sand is being constructed to house all sand and salt in a coveredbuilding and will greatly reduce the potential leeching of salt and sand into the South Fork of the Kinnikinnic River.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Compared to five years ago, much less sand/salt usage.
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