Road Salt

Winter driving can be slow and frustrating. Most are grateful when the plows clear the path and melt the ice with road salt and other chemicals. That process, however, does have ecological impacts. Anthony Kendall is a Research Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. He joined WEMU’s David Fair to talk about the effect on our waterways, wildlife and ecosystems.

Road crews have worked extra hard this month to keep roads clear of ice and snow, but the extensive salt use may be damaging Michigan's lakes and streams.…

OverviewThe Washtenaw County Road Commission reports laying down 50% more road salt this winter than last year and using twice as much as in 2012.Although…

Local supplies of rock salt are dwindling as the snow continues to fall in Washtenaw County. Washtenaw County Road Commission Operations Director Jim…