The following article is a peer-reviewed accepted manuscript submitted to the ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering. You can read the final published work on the ASCE Library. Note: you… [ Read More about Low Salt Design ]

We are thrilled to announce that Bolton & Menk has been honored with two ASLA Minnesota Professional Awards. The professional awards recognize excellence in design as well as service to… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk Receives Two ASLA Minnesota Professional Awards ]

At Bolton & Menk, we are proud to be at the forefront of Low Salt Solutions (LSiD™) for our clients, our community, and our environment. We believe that low salt… [ Read More about Get Your Own Free Copy of Our Low Salt Design Guide ]

The Low Salt Design (LSiD) Strategies provide a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact of salt used in winter road maintenance. Our approach emphasizes the importance of minimizing chloride… [ Read More about Low Salt Design Strategies ]

Consider the agency you represent—how do you improve winter operations without impacting the environment we all work and play in? You may have been notified or required by local agencies… [ Read More about Winter Design Considerations for Chloride Reduction ]

Many cold climate regions are threatened by the ever-growing chloride issue. Chloride, primarily from road salt used in winter, poses a significant environmental threat as it is a permanent pollutant…. [ Read More about Educate, Equip, and Empower Communities with Low Salt Strategies ]

Discover innovative approaches to winter maintenance and environmental protection through these insightful podcast episodes featuring Connie Fortin, a leading expert in sustainable practices. Designing for a Low-Salt Future Podcast: River of… [ Read More about Low Salt Design Podcasts ]

Rain gardens have been a central tool for how communities can improve the quality of its water in a cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing, and functional way. Rain gardens collect stormwater from… [ Read More about Rain Gardens: Designing with Winter in Mind ]

The biggest source of chloride pollution is road salt used to melt ice on streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) recently reported on the low salt design… [ Read More about MPR reports on Low Salt Design ]

Collaboration is key, and in this video, we get to see how Bolton & Menk workgroups can come together to deliver remarkable results on a Low Salt Design corridor. Watch… [ Read More about Low Salt Design Corridor Consideration ]

Engineers in cold climate regions have double the design challenges of our more temperate-weather colleagues. We have spent endless energy meeting design standards focused on rain but what level of… [ Read More about Designing for a Low Salt Future ]