“Our mission is to preserve the environmental integrity of Pike Lake and the contiguous area, guaranteeing the ongoing availability of the lake for recreational use. We also wish to serve as a vehicle of information regarding the interests of the property owners who live around and on Pike Lake. ”
What You Can Do to Fight Chloride Pollution - SOURCE FOR THIS ARTICLE MN DNR
When clearing winter walks
* Shovel early and often. The more snow and ice you remove, the less salt you’ll need.
* Sprinkle sparsely. Leave 3 inches between salt grains.
* Go lean. A coffee mug is adequate for a 20-foot driveway or 10 sidewalk squares.
* Use a tool. A handheld spreader can apply salt consistently.
* Wait for warmer weather. When ground temperatures are below 15 degrees, it’s too cold for ordinary sodium chloride to work.
* Use the right de-icer. Calcium chloride works at much lower temperatures than sodium chloride.
* Sweep up extra salt. If it is visible on dry pavement, it is not doing anything and will be washed into water bodies.
“ Always use 911 in case of emergency but if you are aware of a misuse or abuse of our environment, the DNR has a HOTLINE 800 652 9093 where you can contact an officer. ”
