Tag: road salt
Revisiting Beet Juice, Cheese Brine, and Other Organics
For municipalities already committed to salt-brine anti-icing, agricultural additives present a pragmatic next step: they stretch ...
Cutting Chloride: How the Northeast Is Scaling Back Roa...
The Northeast’s mix of legislation, technology, and training shows a clear trajectory: road salt is no longer the “cheap and easy”...
Protecting Lake George: Keeping One of America's Cleane...
Lake George supports drinking water for thousands of people, sustains a $2 billion regional tourism economy, and provides habitat ...
Exploring Road Deicing Alternatives to Rock Salt
Every ton of rock salt kept out of the environment makes a difference for local rivers, groundwater, infrastructure, and long-term...
The Hidden Cost of Winter Roads
While road salt remains a vital safety measure during winter, its environmental consequences cannot be ignored. Addressing road sa...
Smart Strategies for Safer Roads and Cleaner Water
Winter road safety will always be a priority, but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of environmental health. By adopting mode...
