Shovel More, Salt Less
All the salt we apply to streets and sidewalks ends up in our freshwater. Excessive application of winter salt damages infrastructure, harms freshwater ecosystems, and threatens our drinking water.
That’s why the City of Owatonna is promoting Winter Salt Awareness Week, to educate residents and business owners on salt pollution, how it affects our health and freshwater ecosystems, what’s being done, and how we can support local efforts.
Tune-in Daily
Experts in ecology, winter road maintenance, and policy solutions will discuss facets of this issue that impact your community. Register online at www.wisaltwise.com and tune in daily at 12:30 PM CT to this week-long series of YouTube live streams!
FREE Smart Salting Workshop – Community Leaders
Friday January 31st, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
FREE MPCA Smart Salting workshop for elected officials, council members, board members, housing associations, and other community leaders. This interactive workshop will help community decision makers understand impacts of chloride on infrastructure and water resources.
Check this video out: Salting Impacts Video
Winter Salt Awareness Week Proclamation
During the January 21 City Council Meeting, Owatonna Mayor Matthew Jessop proclaimed January 27-31 2025 as Winter Salt Awareness Week. The City of Owatonna urges all residents, businesses, and city departments to take part in activities and initiatives that promote the responsible use of deicing salt and encourages the adoption of winter maintenance strategies which maintain safety while reducing environmental harm.
Winter Salt Awareness Proclamation
Learn more about our Stormwater Program
Stormwater Management | Owatonna, MN or contact Brad Rademacher, Water Quality/Stormwater Specialist at stormwater@owatonna.gov
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