Join us on January 31st between 10am-1pm to learn how salt affects our health and freshwater ecosystems, what’s being done, and how we can support local efforts. During the event we will hear from regional expert speakers, monitor the local waterways in Gaithersburg, Maryland for road salt pollution, and learn how much salt is needed to keep us safe during the winter while keeping environmental health in mind. Members of the media, government officials, nongovernmental organizations, and members of the public are invited to this event. We encourage you to bring a water sample (from tap water or from a local waterway) with you in a closed container to test for salt pollution during the event.
While this event is free, we ask that you please register in advance so that we can notify you in case of cancellation due to inclement weather.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dmv-winter-salt-week-open-house-tickets-1925129005679
This in-person event is part of a larger event, Winter Salt Week, which runs from January 26-30, 2026 with livestreams from experts across the country each day. Winter Salt Week is a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental organizations across the United States and Canada with a goal to raise awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions. An informed public can support the adoption of best practices in snow and ice control and advocate for the protection of freshwater resources.
To learn more about Winter Salt Week and register for livestreams, please visit: www.wintersaltweek.org.
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