Day-to-day urban activities disrupt the cycle of water movement and pollute Dane County's water resources. Many of the things that we do in our communities and around our homes can create problems for lakes and streams. There are many things you can do to improve water quality. Little changes collectively make a big difference. Think of environmental consequences in addition to conveniences. Be conservative and resourceful, don't be wasteful.
We live in Wisconsin, so we know winter. We combat the brutal season by using winter maintenance procedures that keep us safe. But one of these practices, deicing with salt, is costly and harms our water, vegetation and infrastructure. It's time for Wisconsin to wise up and slow down on spreading salt. Visit www.wisaltwise.com to learn about actions you can take to minimize the impacts of excessive salt use.