Salt Pollution in Ontario: Exploring Challenges & Cross-Sector Solutions

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"Salt Pollution in Ontario: Exploring Challenges & Cross-Sector Solutions" Webinar Handout
"Salt Pollution in Ontario: Exploring Challenges & Cross-Sector Solutions" Webinar Handout
"Salt Pollution in Ontario: Exploring Challenges & Cross-Sector Solutions" Webinar Handout

This is the handout from our webinar, "Salt Pollution in Ontario: Exploring Challenges & Cross-Sector Solutions". Millions of tonnes of salt are applied every year to combat ice and snow in Ontario. Salt pollution harms plants and animals, infiltrates groundwater, and is corrosive to cars and infrastructure. Removing salt from the environment is difficult, and current guidelines are not adequately protecting ecosystems. Changing current practices requires investment in new equipment and maintenance plans.

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