October, 2021 Have you seen the new turtle mural above the storm drain at Vilas Park? It features two of Lake Wingra’s favorite creatures to spot: the snapping and painted […]
Lake Wingra Storm Drain Mural at Vilas Park Read More »
Chloride levels have increased in our Madison lakes over the decades. In fact, Lake Wingra has the highest chloride concentration out of all the Yahara-chain lakes. Water softeners contribute to
The Salt in My Water Softener Goes Where? Read More »
By Sophia Dramm When snow falls in Wisconsin, children may think about the snowmen they’re going to build, students may think of the school cancellations they’re going to enjoy and
By Casey Hanson Have you heard the superstition that spilling salt is bad luck and that if you did, throwing a pinch over your left shoulder should
Worth One’s Salt: Reducing Salt Application to Protect Our Lakes Read More »
As our loyal Friends, we know that you’ve heard from us before about the problem of road salt contaminating Lake Wingra. Environmentalists can easily visualize how road salt
The Danger of Using Too Much Deicer Read More »
We’re looking for homeowners to help demonstrate salt-free methods for clearing snow from sidewalks, including solar snow removal. We’re testing some improved methods. But you can use any method, provided
Volunteers needed for Salt-Free Sidewalk demo Read More »
Key ideas… Prevent packing of snow Scrape so remaining snow lets light through to the pavement Let the sun evaporate the rest (ice can evaporate without melting) Forecast
Solar Forecast: Clear the Snow Without Salt Read More »
Winter is a season associated with distinct feelings for all of your senses. There’s the smell of pine, the taste of apple pie, the sighting of the fist snowflake, and
Winter is Coming! Here’s What We Know About Road Salt Read More »
Maintenance team at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District learning from Connie Fortin and Craig Eldred Reducing the application of road salt is key to reducing chloride levels in Lake Wingra, which
Friends of Lake Wingra hosts Road Salt Applicator Training Read More »
We know that a low salt diet is good for our hearts, it’s also good for our lakes! Winter has finally arrived and with winter comes the need for winter
A low salt diet for Lake Wingra Read More »
