Friday, January 30 12:00pm ET/11:00am CT
Presenters
Abby Hileman is the Salt Watch Coordinator at the Izaak Walton League of America. She leads the efforts of the Salt Watch program, expanding the project into new regions across the country, reaching new groups of volunteers, and providing resources to make lasting change—from data to action. She has a passion for connecting people to their communities and to nature and believes that small scale actions add up to make a big impact on conservation success.
Mary Rooney is the Founder and Lead Organizer of the Pennsylvania Road Salt Action Working Group. Mary founded the PA Road Salt Action Working Group in January 2026 to address one of Pennsylvania’s pressing, but often overlooked, environmental challenges: the growing impact of winter salt applications on waterways, infrastructure, and public health. Through this initiative, she has combined her expertise in environmental engineering, regulatory navigation, and volunteer coordination to mobilize communities, influence policy, and protect Pennsylvania’s waterways. Her work reflects a commitment to building sustainable advocacy systems that balance winter safety with long-term environmental health.
Winter Salt Week - January 26-30, 2026 