Road salt can be harmful to the environment through runoff and groundwater infiltration. In the winter, after salt is applied on the roads, where does it go? Are there ways snow management can be done that reduces both the amount of salt needed and the amount that enters streams and groundwater? This project explores how salt mixes with snow and where it goes.
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
The University of Waterloo is a large campus that uses heavy quantities of water. Water from the region of Waterloo tends to have high amounts of salt. How can we tackle the issue of producing over 125 tons of salt each year to decrease by-product?
How do we reach the broader community about sustainability initiatives on campus? What kind of communication tools can we use? What are some important topics to share to others?