The Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards are calling attention to how long rock salt sticks around in local streams and drinking ...

Chrissie explains that 'Rock salt is also known as ‘gritting salt’ – it’s a naturally occurring mineral formed from sodium chloride (salt) and is usually extracted from underground mines ...

Extreme cold and frequent storms have depleted the rock salt inventories local authorities rely on to keep streets and sidewalks safe, making it harder for suppliers to keep up with demand.

While road salt and gritting have long been the go-to solutions, their detrimental environmental impact and the potential for infrastructure degradation are well-documented. However, a game ...