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How much salt should actually be used on a driveway or sidewalk (if needed)? Less than 58 g/m2, as shown in this image. Avoiding the over application of salt can reduce the amount of chloride in local waterways and help protect fish and other aquatic wildlife. #LessSalty

How much salt should actually be used on a driveway or sidewalk (if needed)? Less than 58 g/m2, as shown in this image. 

Avoiding the over application of salt can reduce the amount of chloride in local waterways and help protect fish and other aquatic wildlife. 

#LessSalty
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Vintage photos of Toronto in the winter offer a reminder that snow, ice, and cold temperatures have always been a crucial part of the experience of living in this city. ow.ly/40nf30niYz3

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Heavy snow, slick ice, and bitter cold can drive bike commuters to use public transit or into their cars. But there's hope! Here are some tips to keep you riding through the winter. From MEC ow.ly/QvNy30nj3bf

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Worried about the environment? Scientists, researchers and advocates share the top changes we can make to be part of the climate change solution. ow.ly/A4Wo30njmEd

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See the TRCA calendar eco-friendly things to do this weekend in Toronto & the GTA. #ExploreGTA #winterfun #outdoors ow.ly/XeHE30nlZbr

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One of the true wonders of the world are snowflakes, tiny designs made of ice that are so individually unique, so detailed, and so spectacular it's hard to comprehend that they happen naturally and aren't pulled from the depths of our own imaginations. qoo.ly/ux76k

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The Canadian Water Quality guideline for chloride in freshwater is 120 mg/L. But in and around the Toronto area, there have been measurements of 18,000 to 20,000 mg/L. (Sea water has about 19,250 mg/L.) ow.ly/LEx830nr2N6

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At our annual Board of Directors meeting, Jennifer Innis (@JennInnis), Regional Councillor for Wards 3 & 4 @YourCaledon, was elected Chair, and Jack Heath, Regional Councillor City of Markham, was re-elected Vice Chair. Congratulations! trca.ca/news/jennifer-…

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Have you thought about changing to an electric car? Here is everything you need to know to switch to an electric car today. ow.ly/HlwZ30nqZn4

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Environmental sustainability facts on carbon foot-printing, water foot-printing, energy efficiency and waste. ow.ly/smXo30nr05u