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Madison proclaims January 2026 “Winter Salt Week,” highlights salt-reduction progress

Madison Common Council · January 28, 2026
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The Madison Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming January 2026 as Winter Salt Week, citing chloride contamination risks and urging residents and departments to adopt smart salting practices. Wisconsin Saltwise described broad public participation and local salt-use reductions.

The Madison Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Jan. 27 proclaiming January 2026 as Winter Salt Week to raise awareness about the environmental and public-safety impacts of road- and sidewalk-salting practices.

Allison Madison, Wisconsin Saltwise program manager, accepted the proclamation and praised the city’s Streets Division for adopting best practices. Madison told the…

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