Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force
The Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force was established in recognition of the need to reduce the application of road salt in the Adirondack Park, to reduce risks to public health and the environment while maintaining public safety. Following the passage of legislation in 2020, the Task Force was authorized to complete a comprehensive review of road salt contamination and road salt application best management practices within the Adirondack Park. The final report provides the Task Force recommendations to reduce salt usage and its impacts, while giving due consideration to public health, the environment, and the safety of the traveling public.
Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force Report Components:
- Legislative Bill Number S8663A Establishing the Road Salt Task Force (leaves DEC's website)
- Final Report - Assessment and Recommendations (PDF)
- Background and Technical Appendix (PDF)
Task Force Membership
The Task Force is co-chaired by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), with representation by the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Adirondack Park Agency (APA), and 10 additional Governor-appointed members. The appointed members represent various areas of expertise related to understanding environmental impacts, management, and the application of road
salt. This includes representation of academia, law, private industry, county and local governments, and environmental advocacy.
Governor Appointees
- Brittany Christenson
- Chris Navitsky
- Dr. Daniel Kelting
- Gerald Delaney
- Joe Martens
- Kevin J. Hajos
- Dr. Kristine Stepenuck
- Phillip Sexton
- Robert J. Kafin
- Tracy J. Eldridge
New York State Agency Representation
- Department of Environmental Conservation (Co-Chair)
- Department of Transportation (Co-Chair)
- Department of Health
- Adirondack Park Agency
For questions or comments about the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force and this report, please contact: ADKSaltReductionTaskForce@nysemail.state.ny.us