Sponsor the 2026 New York State Salt Summit, presented by The Times Union

11th Annual Salt Summit | Trusted Statewide | Hosted by the Lake George Association & Lake George Waterkeeper

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Free to Attend | Full Day Event | Albany Region

Advancing science-based solutions and policy to reduce road salt impacts on New York State's freshwater resources

Proudly presented by the Times Union

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About the NYS Salt Summit 

Each winter, millions of tons of road salt are applied across New York State. While essential for public safety, excess salt is now one of the fastest-growing threats to freshwater, drinking water and infrastructure.

This is not a trade show. 

This is a solutions-driven, policy-adjacent, free-to-attend event with panels, speakers and technology demos dedicated to addressing one of the leading causes of freshwater pollution in New York State.

Who Attends?

  • NYS agencies & policymakers
  • Municipal & county DPW leaders & operators
  • Property owners & businesses
  • Researchers & nonprofits
  • Solution providers & contractors

Why Sponsor?

  • Credible statewide alignment
  • Trusted science & agencies
  • Policy-facing visibility
  • Highly-engaged audience 

Interested in Sponsoring?

  • Commitments are requested by Sept 1, 2026
  • Sign up on this webpage, or contact one of our team members:

Steward of New York's Waters | Sponsor Level Filled

Thank you to the Times Union for supporting the New York State Salt Summit as this year's Title Sponsor.  

Solutions Leader | $5,000

Limited Availability 

Event Presence

  • One hotel room
  • Exhibitor Table
  • 3-minute lunchtime presentation
  • Dedicated outdoor demo space

Marketing & Post-Event Visibility

  • Dedicated digital advertising (10k reach)
  • Logo inclusion on emails and event materials
  • Featured in post-event LGA recap
  • Included in recorded sessions and ongoing assets

Watershed Partner | $1,000

Limited Availability 

Event Presence

  • Shared table
  • Logo recognition on event materials
  • Inclusion on sponsor slide, agenda and sponsor sheet

Marketing Visibility

  • Logo inclusion on LGA Salt Summit emails (6k+ reach)

Community Ally | $500

Nonprofits Only | Limited Availability 

Event Presence

  • Shared table
  • Logo recognition on event materials
  • Inclusion on sponsor slide, agenda and sponsor sheet

Marketing Visibility

  • Logo inclusion on LGA Salt Summit emails (6k+ reach)
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