This article from APG Media of Wisconsin gives a shout out to Winter Salt Week 2026 and discusses how winter road salt poses a growing threat to Wisconsin’s freshwater ecosystems,…
On Saturday, January 31, the Izaak Walton League of America is excited to host a program focused on road salt pollution, monitoring, and solutions. While salt keeps our roads safe…
By: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator If you know much state trivia about Maryland, you know that Maryland is known for its blue crabs and oysters, is the home to…
By: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator Karen Jimenez, a senior at Loudoun County High School in Virginia, is a shining example of how one passionate individual can make a difference…
A beautiful fall walk & talk to discover the hidden impact of winter salt use and what we all can do to protect our waterways.
A beautiful fall walk & talk to discover the hidden impact of winter salt use and what we all can do to protect our waterways.
By: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator The health of our local waterways relies on dedicated individuals who turn their passion into action. Today, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on…
Salt Watch staff and partners interviewed with reporter Kasha Patel from The Washington Post to discuss regional and nationwide chloride testing results and issues related to road salt pollution. One…
Road salt applicators in the public and private sectors apply an estimated 20-30 million tons of salt to pavement in the U.S. to treat ice each year. This salt persists…
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.