These volunteers are tracking salt in the water — and things are getting toxic

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.

These volunteers are tracking salt in the water — and things are getting toxic
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.