New York wants residents to use less rock salt

DEC urges New Yorkers to reduce rock salt use

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible and “Don’t Be Salty, New York.” Although applying rock salt on roadways, parking lots and sidewalks helps to ensure the safety of those traveling by vehicle or foot, overuse of salt can be costly for consumers. It cann degrade infrastructure, contaminate …

New York wants residents to use less rock salt

The state Department of Environmental Conservation's "Don't be Salty" campaign advises public works departments and individuals to use less salt to melt road and pavement ice this winter. The salt eventually runs into bodies of water where it can kill…

NYS Encourages People To Reduce Rock Salt Use Under ‘Don’t Be Salty, New York’ Campaign

“Don’t Be Salty, New York” is the name of a statewide campaign to encourage people to reduce their use of rock salt in order to protect the environment. New York State Department of Environmental C…

State and local officials encourage less rock salt usage this winter

State and local officials are encouraging New Yorkers to use less salt this winter through the “Don’t Be Salty, New York” campaign.

DEC Launches “Don’t Be Salty, New York” Rock Salt Campaign

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging residents and businesses to reduce the overuse of rock salt this winter as part of the new "Don't Be Salty, New York" campaign. The initiative aims to protect water quality, infrastructure, and public health [...]

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