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How winter weather is threatening the health of the Chicago River

A man spreads salt on a snow covered sidewalk in Chicago, Friday, Fen. 21, 2014. Strong winds and icy roads made for a difficult commute this morning as a powerful storm lingered for a second day. The National Weather Service says a wind advisory remains in effect for the city until 3 p.m. Forecasters say gusts could reach 45 miles per hour.

Nam Y. Huh

How winter weather is threatening the health of the Chicago River

Snow means salt on our sidewalks and streets, and that isn’t necessarily a good thing for the health of the Chicago River.

Reset sustainability contributor Karen Weigert and Margaret Frisbie with Friends of the Chicago River explain.

GUESTS: Karen Weigert, executive vice president at Slipstream, a clean energy innovation non-profit; former chief sustainability officer, city of Chicago

Margaret Frisbie, executive director at Friends of the Chicago River

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