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Too Salty
How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters
Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Great Lakes Ice Cover Melts To Record Low For Mid-February
Researchers recorded lowest ice cover on Great Lakes since records began in 1973
Feb 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Ice Cover on Great Lakes Ties for Third Lowest Ever
Average ice cover 5.7% of lakes in 2023, tied with 1998, 2020 for third-lowest on record.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Study Says 1 Million Tons of Salt Enter Lake Michigan Annually
Salinity levels not "catastrophic." State, local governments cutting down on winter salting.
Dec 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Press Release
Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week Goes Virtual
Residents encouraged to learn about the impact of road salt from free programs
Jan 5th, 2021 by Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
