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Advocacy Resources 

The resources below are designed for a variety of different audiences who are motivated by various concerns such as environmental protection, drinking water quality, infrastructure damage, or cost savings. When discussing road salt reduction, remember to always tailor your message to your audience and emphasize the benefits that align with their priorities.

Note: Please let PARSA know about any actions you have taken.

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Click on the links below to explore our resources:

Chloride Data:

To make a convincing argument about the effects of road salt, it is extremely helpful to have supporting data.  To find out ways to obtain data, visit Information on How to Research the Effects of Chloride in your Watershed

 

Information and resources for approaching:

  1. Municipalities and EAC's (Environmental Advisory Committees)

  2. Hospitals and Medical Institutions

  3. Educational Institutions

  4. Home Owners Associations (HOA's)

  5. Commercial Centers such as Shopping Centers


Tabling and Outreach:  Ideas, materials, social media posts, letters to the Editor etc.

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Slide Decks: 

Note: the slide decks below are fully customizable and have placeholder pages where you can insert information about your organization, data, and pictures. They also have scripts in the notes that you can read aloud to give your presentation.

 

Information about how to download, save, and edit a slide deck are on this page:

How to Download Slide Decks and Customize Them


Slide deck for community groups
Slide deck for municipalities and EAC's

Slide deck for medical facilities
Slide deck for educational institutions

Slide deck for HOA's

 

Grant Funding Sources webpage

PARSA has created a database of grant opportunities and other relevant resources that could be used for projects related to road salt pollution. This webpage has detailed information on how to use the database and how to apply for grants.  Click here

Not finding what you need?  Contact us at the email below and we will try our best to help you.
paroadsaltactionwg@gmail.com
 

Together, we can work to keep Pennsylvania’s roads safe in winter
without sacrificing the health of our waters, environment, and infrastructure.

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