Archive by tag: salt alternativeReturn
RSS
05

Brining Battles Winter Ice!

posted on
Brining Battles Winter Ice!
Salt that is applied to mitigate icy roads, sidewalks, and parking lots ends up in our rivers and streams. Water quality monitoring consistently finds that our waterways are too salty to support aquatic life. At the EarthWays Center, we are working with large-scale salt applicators to address this problem at its source.
Read More
| Categories: Sustainable Solutions Highlights | Tags: water quality, brining, salt alternative, clean water, Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, sodium chloride | View Count: (861)
Cut down on the chloride and explore some salt alternatives to combat icy conditions this and every winter!
Read More
| Categories: Sustainable Solutions Highlights | Tags: salt alternatives, winter weather solutions, icy weather conditions, chloride level | View Count: (1179)
28

This Winter - Break the Ice, Not the Environment!

posted on
Keep sustainability in mind when seeking out methods to melt ice on sidewalks and paths. Consider salt alternatives and other de-ing tips to keep safety and the environment in mind!
Read More
| Categories: Sustainability in the Community | Tags: sustainable solutions, salt alternatives, ice solutions, safety, de-icing | View Count: (1754)