University of Missouri: Road Salt Creates More Harm to Freshwater Life Than Expected, Study Finds
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Road salt creates more harm to freshwater life than expected, study finds
University of Missouri researchers discovered road salt is more deadly when combined with the fear of predators, disrupting ecosystems and impacting water quality.
Freshwater streams, ponds and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research fr . . .
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Road salt creates more harm to freshwater life than expected, study finds
University of Missouri researchers discovered road salt is more deadly when combined with the fear of predators, disrupting ecosystems and impacting water quality.
Freshwater streams, ponds and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research fr . . .