Road salt project tracking toxicity in Ottawa's waterways

The Ottawa Riverkeeper is aiming to draw attention to the overuse — and misuse — of salt, which eventually makes its way into the National Capital Region's streams and rivers, creating potentially toxic conditions for the creatures that live there.

Road salt project tracking toxicity in Ottawa's waterways
A person leaning over a railing with a string and bucket in winter.

The Ottawa Riverkeeper is aiming to draw attention to the overuse — and misuse — of salt, which eventually makes its way into the National Capital Region's streams and rivers, creating potentially toxic conditions for the creatures that live there.