Jeff Reynolds

While I recognize the contribution to safety that comes from salting roads, too often I see mounds of salt deposited on the road surface after all the ice has melted. This excess salt ends up in our rivers, lakes, and groundwater and has negative effects on aquatic flora and fauna. In addition, it fosters the growth of cyanobacteria. Instituting a fee on salt would encourage best practices to use only the amount needed for safety.