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Salty (fresh)water: sources, challenges, and solutions

Salty (fresh)water: sources, challenges, and solutions

Each winter, millions of tons of salt are applied to roads, sidewalks, and parking lots to keep us safe from snow and ice. But while salt improves traction, its long‑term consequences for our freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and even drinking water are significant – and winter salt application has skyrocketed over the past 50 years.

Join us for an eye‑opening discussion with Penn State experts Dr. Lauren McPhillips and Dr. Nat Warner, who will explore:

- How road salt travels through our watersheds
- Its effects on streams, lakes, and groundwater
- Emerging research on infrastructure corrosion and water quality
- What communities and individuals can do to reduce impacts

📅 Register for free: https://forms.office.com/r/pSyY8Guyke

Let’s rethink winter maintenance together and protect the waterways we all depend on.

Patton Township Municipal Building
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM on Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Event Supported By

ClearWater Conservancy
814.237.0400
contactus@clearwaterconservancy.org
Patton Township Municipal Building
100 Patton Plaza
State College, Pennsylvania 16803