Winter weather can turn sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways into hazardous ice rinks-but the quick fix of spreading salt comes with a hidden cost. Every winter, thousands of pounds of deicing salt wash into our soils, streams, and lakes, stressing plants, degrading infrastructure, and harming aquatic life. Hold the Salt -Winter Pollution Solutions explores how our region's winter maintenance practices impact the environment and what we can do differently. This one hour session breaks down the science behind salt pollution and shares practical, easy-to-implement strategies for keeping surfaces safe while reducing salt use. Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of winter salt impacts, smarter application techniques, and real-world solutions that protect both people and water ways.