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.

 

Spring 2025 Interns

 

 

Hailey Davis (UW-Madison, 2025) is a senior studying Finance with certificates in German, Data Science, and Economic Analytics. She enjoys hiking, reading, and drinking salt-less water. After graduation, Hailey hopes to advocate for sustainable measures in corporations around the US

 

 

Josie Duchow (UW-Madison, 2025) is a senior studying Real Estate and Marketing with a certificate in sustainability. She enjoys reading, painting, supporting Wisconsin sports teams, and trying new activities with friends. She is passionate about sustainable real estate, urban planning, and protecting the environment; and is hoping to pursue a career in real estate investment after graduation.

 

 

 

Maggie Heitkemper (UW-Madison, 2025) is a senior studying Supply Chain Management and Marketing witha certificate in Sustainability. She enjoys hiking, thrifting, and drawing. After graduation, she hopes to reduce supply chain carbon footprints.

 

 

 

 

Claire (UW-Madison, 2026) is a junior studying Chemical Engineering with certificates in Engineering for Energy Sustainability and Environmental Studies. In her free time she enjoys running, cooking, attending Badger games, and being outside. After graduation, she plans to work in the renewable energy sector or otherwise advocate for environmental conservation.