Posted by New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos have announced the release of a report on recommendations from the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force. The Task Force was established in 2020 to review best management practices for road salt applications within the Adirondack Park to reduce risks to public health and the environment, while maintaining public travel safety.
The report details the findings, review, and recommendations of the Task Force with respect to road salt contamination and winter road management practices within the Adirondack Park. It also contains recommendations for an Adirondack Park Road Salt Reduction Pilot Program. The report indicates the need to reduce road salt usage, while still considering the safety of the traveling public.
The full report can be found on DEC’s Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Force webpage.
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