The 2026 Salt Symposium marks an exciting new chapter in one of the nation’s leading forums on chloride reduction, winter maintenance, and freshwater protection. Now hosted by the University of Minnesota Cold Climate Stormwater Center of Excellence (CCSCoE), the Symposium continues its long-standing mission of bringing together researchers, public agencies, industry leaders, educators, and practitioners to advance innovative, science-based solutions for managing salt use in cold climates. Building on more than two decades of collaboration and leadership established by Fortin Consulting, the Freshwater Society, and Bolton & Menk, the 2026 Salt Symposium will expand opportunities for research, training, and cross-sector collaboration focused on protecting infrastructure, water resources, and community safety while designing a lower salt future.
Dates: October 27 – 28, 2026
Format: Online only (i.e., virtual)
The program will feature researchers, practitioners, agencies, consultants, educators, and industry professionals giving presentations highlighting case studies, policy initiatives, technology advancements, operational practices, training approaches, emerging research, and cross-sector partnerships related to salt management and water resource protection. Topics of interest may include:
- Winter maintenance best practices
- Chloride reduction strategies
- Low Salt Design Strategies
- Stormwater and watershed management
- Sustainable infrastructure and design
- Smart salting technologies and innovation
- Environmental monitoring and impacts
- Public education and behavior change
- Policy, planning, and implementation case studies
- Research and applied science
Registration
Check back soon for the link to register.
