Salt Watch Kickoff: Local and State Smart Salting Policy Ideas
Kickoff the winter season with Salt Watch as we explore actionable strategies and policy updates for protecting our local watersheds from chloride pollution.
As winter approaches, balancing public safety with environmental health becomes a critical challenge. Excess road salt permanently pollutes our lakes, streams, and groundwater, but smart management practices can make a massive difference.
In this kickoff webinar, we are excited to welcome Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson from the City of Edina, Minnesota. Jessica will share how local communities can leverage Minnesota’s robust suite of smart salting resources to reduce salt use without sacrificing safety. She will also provide an inside look at the implementation and impact of the winter maintenance licensure ordinance—a powerful regulatory tool driving accountability and best practices in property management.
Whether you are a seasoned Salt Watch volunteer, a municipal leader, a watershed advocate, or a curious resident, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to champion clean water this winter.
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.