In it s proper place, salt can be a vital element. But the problems arise when it s overused and it gets into areas it shouldn t be - contaminating the environment. Living in this part of the country, salt-use is a winter-time essential to help keep our roadways passable when snow and ice accumulate; however, those same over-use and contamination concerns come into play.
To raise awareness of the issue, the Wisconsin Salt Wise Partnership is holding a variety of livestreamed events tied to Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week , January 11 through January 15. The general public is invited to tune in to the livestreams each day for salt-related information provided by a variety of experts. Each of the presentations aims to share the true cost of salt as it relates to over-use, contamination, and the environment.