Hey #Ontario friends, take this chance to do something nice for the environment that is simple and fast! Right here is a petition to look into alternatives to road salt, which is toxic and polluting the Great Lakes. Given current #water issues, this is pretty important, I think.
https://saltcoalition.ca/#leaders
@ontario @OntarioNDP #GreatLakes #RoadSalt #Salt #Ice #WaterRights #FreshWater #WaterRestrictions
This is much needed, but im confused by all the municipalities signed on to the resolution that use insane amounts of salt on roads and sidewalks (like Toronto). Surely they have the ability to reduce salt usage before waiting for some lackluster action from the province
Reading it, it looks like they’re stuck on this point “This municipality urges the province of Ontario to work urgently with key stakeholders to develop limited liability legislation, including enforceable contractor training and a single set of provincially-endorsed standard BMPs for snow and ice management; and…”
I’m guessing liability reasons mean the first one to take a step and suggest we use a little less salt and increase our risk of injury is opening themselves up unless the provide sets mandated standards or direction.
Oh that actually makes a lot of sense, thank you!