Is it snowing where you are?

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It’s definitely snowy in my neck of the woods, which makes me wonder, “what are the environmental impacts of all the salt that’s spread on the roads?”  It turns out, the salt can affect drinking water, but it has an even more significant impact on freshwater ecosystems.  Here’s a great article from Smithsonian.com which explains the impacts and some of the attempts at reducing harm while keeping us safe on the road. 

Baby it’s cold outside

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OK, maybe it’s not frigid yet, but if you’re a warm-weather-lovin’ greenmomster like me, you’ve already pulled out a few sweaters and blankets and turned on a little heat.  As we get ready for winter, here’s a helpful video from the Chesapeake Bay Program on how to de-ice sidewalks when things start to freeze. 

And if you’re looking for a little inspirational art, as you weather-strip your doors and windows, check out these great conservation posters (except the coal ones…) from WWII.