The WI Salt Wise Partnership
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.
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 2024 Interns
Maddi Plowman (UW-Madison, 2024) is a junior majoring in Global Health (B.S.) and receiving certificates in Sustainability and in Life Sciences Communication. She enjoys spending time outside (when it’s above freezing), staying active, and learning to cook and bake new recipes. Maddi wants to pursue a Masters in Public Health and work in the Public Health field.
Saksen Hathaway (UW-Madison, 2023) is a recent graduate with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a certificate in Sustainability. After spring commencement, she plans to move back to the West Coast and pursue sustainability related work. In her free time she enjoys thrifting, reading, and spending time in the sun!
Hermary Gonzales (UW-Madison, 2024) is a junior majoring in Wildlife Ecology and pursuing a certificate in Environmental Studies. She enjoys taking pictures on her film cameras, hiking, and attending concerts. After graduating in December, she hopes to attend graduate school for her master’s degree.
Syd Schuster (UW-Madison, 2026) is a sophomore majoring in marketing. She enjoys spending time outside on the water, listening to music, and spending time with friends. Syd hopes to pursue a career that advocates for environmental sustainability.
Alayna Wilderman (UW-Madison, 2025) is a junior majoring in Health Promotion & Health Equity and pursuing a certificate in Global health. She enjoys pilates, barre, getting coffee with her friends, tennis, kayaking and journaling. After graduating in December, she hopes to go to grad school for her Master’s in Public Health.