University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Salt Brine

Student Intern Column: Madison Residents Promote Sustainable Road Salting Practices

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Norma Behrend-Martinez is a sophomore double majoring in Journalism and Environmental Studies. Brought up on Gene Roddenberry, Norma values differences in ideas and hopes to spread discussion on issues as an environmental journalist. She began interning at the Office of Sustainability in the summer of 2019 as part of the Communications and Green Office teams. …

Salt Brining in Action

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For over a decade, Madisonians have glimpsed white stripes running down the main roads and pathways around the UW campus and the greater City of Madison during the winter months. But where do these markings come from, and what do they mean? It turns out that the white stripes are a result of the salt …