Salt application rate management and research for sustainable environment and business

Sustainable Salt Initiative

SIMA and Viaesys are working together to research application rates for snow professionals in real-world settings. This information will be coupled with research conducted by Snow and Ice Control for Parking Lots, Platforms, and Sidewalks (SICOPS) to determine a helpful set of recommendations for salt applications that make business sense and proactively address environmental concerns associated with overapplication.

Get started now! Download SIMA's Best Practices Guidelines for Sustainable Salt Use.

Save money

Salt is an expense that you can manage. Learn to reduce salt application rates over time to save money and become more efficient.

Benchmark performance

Compare your application rates and trends with national results to see where you can improve management of salt.

Prepare for regulations

Local, regional, and national governments are starting to pay attention to salinity levels in ground and surface water.

Improve documentation

Verifying service and being accountable is now more important in the industry than ever. Become more advanced in documenting salt management.

Serious about salt

Environmental concerns are on the rise
Industry leadership is required
Business efficiencies can be gained

Join the Solution

We seek leaders in the industry who are willing to invest in the process of collecting real-world data on salt application rates. After an initial investment in equipment, you will be outfitted with a web-based, GPS-enabled salt tracking system that automatically tracks material as sites are serviced. We will also provide some supplemental marketing materials for research participants so they can share with clients and prospects.

The Snow & Ice Management Association is a North American trade association for snow & ice industry professionals. SIMA is supporting the initiative with funding and staff time.

Viaesys is a web-based field crew management system offering work order management, time tracking, GPS, and fully automated material tracking. Viaesys is volunteering time to the initiative.