Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution Series: State and Local Policies to Restrict the Use of Lawn Fertilizers
September 21, 2011
- Ron Struss, Research Scientist, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- Bevin Buchheister, Maryland Director, Chesapeake Bay Commission
- Dr. John Lehman, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan
Fertilizers, leaves, grass clippings, animal waste, and eroded soil are all sources of nutrients. When they are swept or washed into the street or nearest storm drain, they end up in your local lake or river where they can cause algal blooms and other water quality problems. This webcast will highlight legislation passed by Minnesota, Michigan and the Chesapeake Bay states to restrict the use of lawn fertilizers and will share key lessons learned. This webcast is one in a series on the important issue of nutrient pollution.