The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Lake Simcoe Science Sodium Chloride (Winter Salt) In this issue, we take a look at an emerging environmental concern in the Lake Simcoe watershed and beyond. Winter salt or sodium chloride is one of the more common de-icers used on roads, highways, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. It is a relatively cheap and effective way […]
Lake Simcoe Science Halt the Salt Salty Lake Simcoe Several issues ago, we wrote about the topic of winter salt – also known as sodium chloride – and its environmental impact on the watershed. We explained that winter salt damages infrastructure, is destructive to freshwater ecosystems, and can contaminate drinking water supplies. We shared our research
