Greater Pinellas Point Civic Association issued the following announcement on May 12.
Fertilizer Ban
Increased rainfall in the summer months can cause nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizer to reach bodies of water and lead to environmental issues like algae blooms, fish kills, and water quality problems.
To prevent this, the citywide fertilizer ban is in effect June 1 to September 30 each year.
Here’s what you can do to help maintain the health of our waterways and marine life:
Refrain from using fertilizer June 1 - September 30, per Pinellas County’s fertilizer ordinance.
More information about the ordinance can be found at pinellascounty.org/fertilizer.
Treat your lawn with a slow-release fertilizer in the spring to keep your lawn happy all summer.
Pick up any debris or vegetation near storm drains year-round to keep it from entering local waterways.
Follow a no-mow zone 10 feet from any water body, helping to establish a protective barrier.
Make sure your lawn maintenance/landscaper is certified for Green Industries Best Management Practices. Verify at gibmp-prod.ifas.ufl.edu/certified.
Replace some or all of your lawn with Florida-friendly and/or native plants.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Greater Pinellas Point Civic Association
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