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Crane Lake, located near Ridgedale Mall, is experiencing rising chloride pollution, with salt levels doubling in just five years. This contamination threatens water quality downstream in Medicine Lake and the broader Bassett Creek Watershed, including the Mississippi River. A key contributor is excessive road salt used during winter maintenance, which washes into the lake and builds up over time.
The purpose of this project is to gather information about the sources of chloride in the Crane Lake watershed. Information generated will be used to identify opportunities or best practices for reducing chloride levels in the future.
As a business owner or property manager, you play a vital role in reducing salt pollution while keeping walkways and parking lots safe. Simple changes can make a big impact—applying salt only when necessary, using the right amount, and switching to alternative deicers when possible. Regular maintenance, like shoveling snow before salting, can also minimize the need for salt. By adopting winter maintenance best practices, you can protect local water resources and keep your property safe and accessible.
Please take our 5 minute survey, below.
Crane Lake, located near Ridgedale Mall, is experiencing rising chloride pollution, with salt levels doubling in just five years. This contamination threatens water quality downstream in Medicine Lake and the broader Bassett Creek Watershed, including the Mississippi River. A key contributor is excessive road salt used during winter maintenance, which washes into the lake and builds up over time.
The purpose of this project is to gather information about the sources of chloride in the Crane Lake watershed. Information generated will be used to identify opportunities or best practices for reducing chloride levels in the future.
As a business owner or property manager, you play a vital role in reducing salt pollution while keeping walkways and parking lots safe. Simple changes can make a big impact—applying salt only when necessary, using the right amount, and switching to alternative deicers when possible. Regular maintenance, like shoveling snow before salting, can also minimize the need for salt. By adopting winter maintenance best practices, you can protect local water resources and keep your property safe and accessible.
Please helps us by taking this short 5 minute survey. As a business owner or property manager, you can help us better understand all the sources of salt in the Crane Lake watershed and identify opportunities for reducing salt use and saving businesses money. Thank you for your time in filling out this brief survey.
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