When and how does ice form? Well first we need moisture and wet road conditions. This happens after snow falls and the ...

Amidst WNY's winter, a new DEC campaign urges reduced rock salt use to protect water quality and infrastructure, offering eco ...

Just like the salt in a salt shaker, rock salt absorbs water. As it holds onto water, there is less available for plants to ...

While you may want to help salt your neighbor’s sidewalk to keep all walkways clear and safe during winter weather, is it ok ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation launched a campaign called "Don't Be Salty, New York!" to ...

According to the D.E.C., using one teaspoon of rock salt could pollute up to five gallons of water. So far, the department ...

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- New Yorkers are being urged to cut back on rock salt use to protect waterways and drinking water ...

For homeowners, salt deicers are a winter necessity, but they're not all meant for the same situations. Find out which type ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible ...

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is commonly used for de-icing roads, but it comes with significant drawbacks. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), excessive ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently joined state and local officials ...

So much rock salt has seeped into the water supply in the Lower Hudson Valley that a Westchester County reservoir that delivers drinking water to New York City might need to be shut down in 25 years. ...