Excess road salt is one of the biggest threats to freshwater streams. Salt that washes off roads in winter raises chloride levels, which can harm fish, plants, and aquatic insects.
Town Run Watershed is joining the Izaak Walton League’s Salt Watch program to track salt levels in our local stream. Participating is simple and impactful:
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Order a free Salt Watch test kit
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Collect a water sample from Town Run (or a nearby stream)
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Submit your results to the national database
Your contribution helps identify problem areas, track trends, and guide better salt management practices in Shepherdstown.
Request a FREE Salt Watch kit from the Izaak Walton League’s Website today!