Smart About Salt

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

In my course Smart about Salt Essentials Training I conduct an experiment using a cold plate, where I simulate a frosting situation in the classroom.

Site owners and managers should be fix problem areas in the offseason.

Good planning and preparation are essential to making the best of the season.

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

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.