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winter salt use
Waterways Under A-Salt!
If you thought the use of road salt only impacted our lakes and rivers in the winter, think again! Road salt, usually sodium chloride, is applied to our roads, sidewalks…
A Salty Problem for Wildlife
Winter driving is challenging in many parts of Canada. Snow and freezing rain can make for slippery roads and treacherous driving. Road salt has long been used to melt ice…
Winter Salt Use
[Photo Credit] The salt we use around our home in the winter to melt ice and snow can damage our lakes and rivers harming fish, insects, plants and all the…
