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Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series

Rising chloride levels in the Mississippi River are a sign of a widespread issue. Road salts used for de-icing threaten groundwater and water bodies upriver. States are promoting brine to mitigate salt use.

To kick off Winter Salt Awareness Week, Wisconsin Salt Wise is sharing some alarming statistics about salt use and lake and river pollution.

Winter Salt Awareness Week kicks off Jan. 22 with the goal of reminding participants about salts impact on freshwater resources.

With wind chills and plenty of snow fall people are looking for ways to keep from hurting themselves on the slippery ground.

Throwing lots of salt down has become a social norm, Hejny said. She wanted her artwork to call that practice into question.

Sun Prairie is trying to set an example for best practices in snow and ice removal by using less salt and sharing more information with other municipalities.

9-11 am, 10/17, 201 S. Bristol St., Sun Prairie.

Public works professionals from throughout the region look at one of St. Louis County's newest plow trucks and its customized accessories that provide improved performance and reduced salt use. Submitted photo. ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Public works professionals from around the region gathered at St. Louis County's Public Works facility in Pike Lake on Wednesday

Bills from a bipartisan group of lawmakers are aimed at improving Wisconsins water quality, especially when it comes to nitrate and salt pollution.