Salt and ice-melt can harm the environment and pets’ paws. What can you do?

January 26, 2026

A Baltimore City snow plow spreads salt on Pratt and High streets to help prevent freezing. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

PUBLISHED: January 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM EST | UPDATED: January 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM EST

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Salt spread on roads and sidewalks to melt snow and ice wreaks havoc on local streams and groundwater, not to mention our furry friends’ paws. Why can’t we quit the rock salt habit?

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