The Farmington River Watershed Association is partnering with The Izaak Walton League of America on their volunteer program for monitoring road salt contamination in local water bodies. Road salt is everywhere during winter months. It keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks, but it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health.
With 33 towns in the Farmington River Watershed covering 609 square miles of land in Connecticut and Massachusetts, there is a lot of land to cover. Much of the work we do would not be possible without volunteers. As this is a winter program, site selection is important for the safety of our volunteers. Always remember, safety is far more important than data. If you would like to volunteer for Salt Watch, but would like to check the safety of a site or have a site recommended contacts us by email. View our safety protocol here.