Road Salt Reduction - Akwesasne
Pollution Prevention is also called source reduction. It is a way to protect the environment by doing things in meaningful ways to Reduce, Eliminate or Prevent Pollution at its source!
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is studying the effects of deicing agents, AKA road salt, on tribal water resources and fish and wildlife. The Tribe is looking at road salt pollution from two perspectives. 1- The supply chain and carbon (CO2) emissions and 2- The direct effect of salt on water quality. The project is also tracking road salt applications using specialized cameras and sensors.
SRMT is exploring ways to keep our roads, streets, and walkways safe all the while reducing road salt usage and its impacts. We can have both if we learn to do it right.
Our goal is to lead the way in protecting our water resources.
Register to Get Your Free Test Strips to test for road salt and to report your findings!
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Do You Know How Much Salt You Should Use?
Share Do You Know How Much Salt You Should Use? on Facebook Share Do You Know How Much Salt You Should Use? on Twitter Share Do You Know How Much Salt You Should Use? on Linkedin Email Do You Know How Much Salt You Should Use? linkJust much salt should I use to be safe from slipping and falling but also ensure the protection of water?
20 million pounds of salt are used each year on our roads. Road salt, while making winter driving safe, comes at a cost. It pollutes drinking water, corrodes cars, damages habitat and wildlife, can hurt pets and also damages roads and concrete walkways.
Making small changes is better than no changes at all.
The Izaak Walton League of America's Salt Watch Salt Guide.
Less really is more when it comes to using salt. Excessive use harms the environment by polluting waterways and damage plants. Use SMART SALTING techniques to apply ONLY the necessary amount based on road conditions.
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Easy Steps to Getting and Using Your Test Strips
Share Easy Steps to Getting and Using Your Test Strips on Facebook Share Easy Steps to Getting and Using Your Test Strips on Twitter Share Easy Steps to Getting and Using Your Test Strips on Linkedin Email Easy Steps to Getting and Using Your Test Strips linkIn order to test the snow/water near your home or place of interest, follow these easy steps.
1- Register
2- Come to our offices at 850 State Route 37, Teionkwariwaiennawakon/CSB to pick them up, You will be given 5
3- Take them home
4- Test your snow/water
5- Use the "Pin" map to report your results
6- If you need more test strips get back in touch with us and we will give you more
Involve the whole family.
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