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Non-agricultural regional fertilizer application Tampa Bay Region Model Ordinance Non-agricultural regional fertilizer application Tampa Bay Region Model Ordinance Holly Greening Executive Director Tampa Bay Estuary Program December 18, 2008

Nitrogen is a major pollutant of concern in Tampa Bay -Excess nitrogen clouds the water and reduces sunlight so seagrasses can’t grow. -Baywide, residential runoff accounts for 20% of the total nitrogen load to Tampa Bay

Nitrogen fertilizer and residential areas Homeowners use 6 times more fertilizer/acre than farmers (National Academy of Sciences study)Homeowners use 6 times more fertilizer/acre than farmers (National Academy of Sciences study) 79% of Nitrogen carried in groundwater to Lake Tarpon from lawn fertilizers (Pinellas study)79% of Nitrogen carried in groundwater to Lake Tarpon from lawn fertilizers (Pinellas study)

Costs to remove nitrogen from surface waters Costs to remove excess nitrogen from waterways can be significant. Stormwater retrofits can range from $40,000-$200,000 per ton (SWFWMD). $40,000-$200,000 per ton (SWFWMD). Wastewater treatment upgrades are greater than that amount.

Development of Regional Non-agricultural Fertilizer Application Model Ordinance TBEP facilitated four workshops between April-JuneTBEP facilitated four workshops between April-June Participation from 42 private and public sector organizations (lawn care, environmental groups, Agricultural Extension, local governments, scientists)Participation from 42 private and public sector organizations (lawn care, environmental groups, Agricultural Extension, local governments, scientists) Consensus-based approachConsensus-based approach

Key elements of Regional Model Ordinance endorsed by TBEP Policy Board November 2008 Non-agricultural fertilizer containing nitrogen should not be applied from June 1- September 30 rainy season. Non-agricultural fertilizer should not be applied within 10 feet of a waterway or wetland. A 6-foot low maintenance (“no mow”) zone adjacent to waterways using groundcovers should be encouraged.

Key elements of Regional Model Ordinance endorsed by TBEP Policy Board November 2008 Train and license all site supervisors of lawn care companies. Create baywide license/certificate for reciprocal recognition across the region. Restrict point-of-sale N fertilizer during rainy season. –Alternative “summer safe” lawn fertilizer is commercially available (potash, magnesium, micro-nutrients)

Summer-Safe Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Nitrogen and Phosphor us Free The Hillsborough County EPC does not endorse one product over another. This is merely an example of a possible lawn care alternative DISCLAIMER

Estimated Nitrogen Reductions By Community with 50% Compliance Hillsborough County30 Tons Manatee County8 Tons Pinellas County6 Tons Clearwater1.5 Tons St. Petersburg7 Tons Tampa8 Tons

Next Steps Model ordinance endorsed by TBEP Policy Board Nov A local government may choose to implement, not required. Technical background and costs/benefits of ordinance provided. FDEP and EPA contacted regarding possible regulatory (TMDL) credit for adoption of ordinance. Distribution of model ordinance to governments in TB watershed in early December.

Consumer Fertilizer Program and TBEP “Model” Ordinance RECOMMENDATIONS a. Refer to County Administrator for BOCC Information/Action. b. Joint EPC and County Staff to Initiate Technical Workshop on Model Ordinance to Develop Input for the Board. c. EPC Staff to Support TBEP Regional Coordination Process. d. EPC Staff to Develop Quarterly Progress Report for EPC Board Information/Action.