DNR reminds Wisconsinites to reduce salt use this winter during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise remind Wisconsin residents of the negative impacts of chlorides and best practices for responsible salt use during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 11-15, 2021.

The DNR said in a release that while salt keeps Wisconsin roads safe during winter, much of the chlorides from salt are infiltrating lakes, streams and groundwater. These increased chloride levels have many negative impacts, including environmental and economic effects, corrosion of bridges, roads and other infrastructure and impacts on pets....

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Ken Notes: Salt bad -- manure OK. I am not pointing fingers here, but I am asking for the DNR to look at its policy positions. I am also asking the state legislature to look at the rules the DNR enforces to see if we can to better. For the record, we can!