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Leanne Lobe
Jul 15, 2013

Smart about Salt names Leanne Lobe as new executive director

Lobe co-designed the Smart about Salt Program with Bob Hodgins and has been heavily involved with the program since its inception.
Bob Hodgins
Jun 15, 2013

For a buck, Bob Hodgins improves salt practices

Volunteer has helped to move Smart about Salt into the forefront of the winter maintenance industry.
Jan 15, 2013

Chinese delegation at LO

The Smart about Salt program has been gaining great momentum and acceptance across Ontario, but recently reached across to the other side of the world.
Apr 15, 2012

New ending — new beginnings

As the winter (such as it was) winds down, it is time to start thinking about what we need to do to close off this winter and prepare ourselves for next winter.
Mar 15, 2012

Managing your winter risk

Not much winter left — possibly — but the risks still exist as long as we are in the freeze-thaw period.
Feb 15, 2012

How much salt is enough?

I came upon a thick layer of salt spread around a city bus stop that made me realize it might be time for an article on application rates.
From left, Ottawa Councillor Steve Desroches, Bob Hodgins, Smart about Salt, Tony DiGiovanni, and Dean Karakasis, BOMA, after a successful Smart About Salt Summit.
Jan 15, 2012

City of Ottawa takes leadership role in salt reduction

The City of Ottawa hosted a Smart about Salt summit on Nov. 29 to foster greater public and private partnerships in promoting efficient salt use in the city.
Nov 15, 2011

A rainy day is a risk management opportunity

Site owners and managers should be fix problem areas in the offseason.
Jul 14, 2011

Safety vs. the environment: A win-win story

Diverse groups get proactive about program to prevent unnecessary use of salt while assuring public safety.
Apr 15, 2010

Smart about Salt Council is now official

The Smart about Salt Council announced its official formation in mid-March, with the intention to spearhead efficient use of winter salt on private roads, parking lots and sidewalks.
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