Event Schedule

Wednesday, September 18th

7:45-8:30 am | Registration/Coffee

8:30-9:30 am | Changing Climatology and Snow and Ice Management
Steve Vavrus, University of Wisconsin Center for Climatic Research and State of WI Climatologist
We’ll look at changes in weather patterns and climatology data to identify trends that could impact your snow and ice management service approach.

9:30-10:15 am | Legislative and Environmental Updates
Allison Madison, WI Salt Wise
Hear updates on legislative and environmental issues impacting the state, including what’s next after the veto of Senate Bill 52, which would have provided salt applicator liability protections.

10:15-10:30 am | Coffee Break

10:30-11:45 am | Tools & Tech to Reduce Salt Use
Josh Howver, ASM, Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services
Explore some of the latest winter management tools and technology that can help reduce salt use and safe time and money.

11:55-12:15 | Calibration Demos
Whether you’re calibrating your equipment old school or have newer spreaders that manage that task for you, it’s still imperative to understand application rates and calibration. Municipal and commercial spreaders will be on hand for calibration exercises.

12:15-1:10 pm | Snack & Chat Lunch
Network and learn from peers during roundtable discussions on a variety of snow and ice management topics. 

1:15-2:15 pm | Reduce Chlorides and Save Money? It’s a Win-Win
Aron Rodman, Extra Mile Snowplowing
Aron will share how his company has been able to reduce chlorides in its operations and the cost savings that have resulted—from using less material, reduced cleanup costs and more.

2:20-3:30 pm | Liquids: Walk Before You Run
Jeremy Johnson, ASM, The Bruce Company; Brad Frank, ASM, David J. Frank Co.; Joe Sell, CSP, ASM, Landmark Landscapes
Using liquids for snow and ice management is gaining in popularity. Panelists will share their experiences on building liquids into their operations.