About Us

WI Salt Wise is a coalition of organizations from across Wisconsin working together to reduce salt pollution in our lakes, streams and drinking water. Our primary goals are to: educate residents, leaders and winter maintenance professionals on salt pollution and solutions, provide training and promote best practices to reduce salt pollution and recognize those committed to minimizing their salt footprint.

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You can contact us via email: wisaltwise@gmail.com.

Program Manager

Allison Madison is the first-ever staff person at Wisconsin Salt Wise. Since assuming her role in June 2020, she has spearheaded statewide collaboration around salt reduction. Allison has 10+ years of experience in science and sustainability education in both formal and informal settings from the Appalachian mountains to Olympic National Park, classrooms in inner-city Milwaukee to the ponderosa pine forests of Colorado's Front Range. Allison graduated from St. Olaf College and has a joint MS. in Environment and Resources and Soil Science from the University of Wisconsin. She's passionate about protecting Wisconsin's freshwater resources and celebrating their beauty by paddling, swimming,  skiing, etc.

 

Fall 2025 Interns

Sydney Kerstein (Edgewood College, 2025) is a senior double majoring in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies with a minor in Earth Science. Sydney is currently investigating chloride trends in Lake Wingra for her undergraduate research project. She enjoys hiking, jewelry making, and reading. After graduation, she plans to begin her career promoting environmental stewardship and conservation in California.

 

 

Stell Harder (University of Wisconsin, 2026) is a senior majoring in Landscape & Urban Studies, People-Environment Geography and Environmental Studies. They are excited about undertaking meaningful environmental advocacy with WI Salt Wise through working with communities around Wisconsin. Stell enjoys being outdoors, listening to music, and playing crosswords and sudoku. After graduation, they hope to pursue a career in urban planning or further their education with a master's in urban planning or environmental history.

 

Sreeja Puthireddy (UW Madison, 2028) is a sophomore double majoring in Global Health and Economics with a certificate in Health Policy. Sreeja is currently writing blog posts about current US health affairs to gain a deeper understanding of the health and environmental infrastructure. She enjoys nature walks, water sports, and doing crafts with friends. After graduation, she hopes to begin her career as a health administrator in community clinics, aspiring to raise awareness about public health disparities.