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Road Salt is Polluting Our Waters - How We Can Fix It 12-18-2025

Road Salt is Polluting Our Waters - How We Can Fix It 12-18-2025

Update: 2025-12-18
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Dec. 18, 2025 - Salt deicing is crucial for winter safety but significantly harms the environment by polluting water, killing plants, damaging infrastructure and harming wildlife. The key is responsible application, according to MPCA Chloride Reduction coordinator, Brooke Asleson.
KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Alsleson about alternatives to salt and how we can reduce its environmental toll.

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Road Salt is Polluting Our Waters - How We Can Fix It 12-18-2025

Road Salt is Polluting Our Waters - How We Can Fix It 12-18-2025

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