When and how does ice form? Well first we need moisture and wet road conditions. This happens after snow falls and the ...

Amidst WNY's winter, a new DEC campaign urges reduced rock salt use to protect water quality and infrastructure, offering eco ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation launched a campaign called "Don't Be Salty, New York!" to ...

While you may want to help salt your neighbor’s sidewalk to keep all walkways clear and safe during winter weather, is it ok ...

Just like the salt in a salt shaker, rock salt absorbs water. As it holds onto water, there is less available for plants to ...

Rock salt is used by many to combat the impacts of intense Winter weather in Central New York.

The city of Lakewood announced on Facebook that it will distribute rock salt to residents for the winter season.

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- New Yorkers are being urged to cut back on rock salt use to protect waterways and drinking water ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible ...

For homeowners, salt deicers are a winter necessity, but they're not all meant for the same situations. Find out which type ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers not to oversalt treatment surfaces this winter, given the negative health and environmental impacts that come from salt ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently joined state and local officials ...