Winter Salt Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions. Governmental and non-governmental organizations across the United States have been tackling this issue in their own communities, watersheds, and states for years. During the last week of January each year, we come together to highlight challenges, showcase successes, and elevate the need for broader policy and societal action. Winter salt use damages infrastructure and threatens the health of lakes, streams, and drinking water. An informed public can support the adoption of best practices in snow and ice control and advocate for the protection of freshwater resources.
In January 2025, over 900 individuals from 30+ states participated in Winter Salt Week. Will you help us reach our goal of surpassing 1,000 participants in 2026?
Is your organization helping promote the week? Reach out and we’ll add you to our list of allies.
Interested in being an event sponsor? Reach out and get involved.
Contact us: wisaltwise@gmail.com
Winter Salt Week Sponsors and Allies
Illinois: Smart Salt Collaborative
Iowa: The Iowa Stormwater Partnership
Maine: Maine Water Environmental Association
Maryland: Izaak Walton League of America; Maryland Dept. of the Environment; Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin
Michigan: Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Minnesota: Low Salt, No Salt Minnesota; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Missouri: Boone County
New Hampshire: Green Mountain Conservation Group; New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services
New Jersey: The Watershed Institute; New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; Musconetcong Watershed Association
Pennsylvania: Stroud Water Research Center
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Salt Wise; City of Superior; Elm Grove Beautification Committee; Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance; Fund for Lake Michigan; Friends of Lake Wingra; Milwaukee Riverkeeper; Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network; UW-Madison Arboretum; Waukesha County
Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee
Winter Salt Week - January 26-30, 2026 