Category: Salt Watch
Salt Watch Kickoff: How Salt Impacts the Environment and What You Can Do About It (Webinar)
We’re kicking off this year’s Winter Salt Watch! We will provide background information and updates on the Salt Watch program and then hand it off to our experts. Dr. Gary…
The Value of Citizen Science (Webinar)
What is citizen science, and how can it improve our understanding of the world around us? Join Caroline Nickerson, Program Manager of SciStarter, and the Save Our Streams team for…
Salt in the Water: Action on the Ground (Webinar)
Each winter, billions of pounds of salt are spread on America’s roads to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. But all this salt poses a major health risk to both humans…
Salt Watch Wisconsin Template Letter to Legislators
A template letter to write to your representatives in Wisconsin in support of salt reduction and smarter salt use in your community.
Salt Watch Presentation
A set of presentation slides that can serve as an introduction to the Salt Watch program.
Road Salt Reduction Action Kit for Faith-Based Communities
A guide for faith-based communities on how to take action on excessive road salt.
Salt Watch Annual Report 2022-2023
A summary of the data collected and progress made by IWLA’s Salt Watch Program in 2022-2023.
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.