A conversation about New York's State's use of road salt throughout the Adirondack Park--consequences and solutions. Dan Kelting, head of the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI), and Ry Rivard, Water Reporter for the Adirondack Explorer, … [Read more...] about Talking Adirondack road salt
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Road salt and the Sweeney Farm
Lawmakers seek Adirondack-wide road salt reduction
By BRANDON LOOMIS North Country lawmakers on Friday introduced a bill seeking to expand road salt-reduction tests across all state roads in the Adirondack Park. The proposal -- coming after years of complaints about water contamination and … [Read more...] about Lawmakers seek Adirondack-wide road salt reduction
State lawmakers addressing road salt issue
By MIKE LYNCH Lawmakers are working on legislation to address road salt application by state crews, Assemblyman Billy Jones told an audience Thursday at a road salt summit in Lake Placid. “I want to let you rest assured. We are taking action on … [Read more...] about State lawmakers addressing road salt issue
Spreading road salt contamination
Adirondack Watershed Institute finds more wells with elevated salt. By Michael Virtanen New testing shows that more Adirondack wells are contaminated by unhealthful levels of road salt. The Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith’s College … [Read more...] about Spreading road salt contamination
Road salt lawsuit looms as residents fight contamination
By Michael Virtanen A potential lawsuit over road-salt contamination in the Adirondacks began gathering clients this fall. Notices of claim have been filed on behalf of a dozen clients against the state and several Adirondack counties and towns … [Read more...] about Road salt lawsuit looms as residents fight contamination
