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December 05, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025

 

“Don’t Be Salty, New York” Event Promotes Best Practices for Applying Salt and Helping Protect Water Quality

 

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partners will demonstrate common-sense “Don’t Be Salty, New York” practices to reduce salt use at homes, businesses, and other properties, while maintaining public safety. As part of New York State’s many efforts to prevent salt runoff from harming water quality, Warren County will also highlight innovative road salt-reduction strategies funded by a recent $250,000 grant.   

When: Monday, December 8, at 11:30 a.m.  

Where: Warren County Department of Public Works, 4028 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885 

Who: DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton 

          DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez 

          Warren County Superintendent of Public Works Kevin Hajos 

Visuals: Snow plow, brine maker, and road salt plow tracking system, “Don’t Be Salty, New York” SMART application practices 

 

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