Seasonal Fertilizer Ban Ends Today
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Repeats every year on the 30 of September 5 times.
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As the “rainy season” of Florida comes to an end, so does the seasonal fertilizer ban. Today is the last day of the ban, until it becomes effective again on June 1st of next year.
During the summer months, it is especially important to keep water quality in mind. When it rains, the water flows across many surfaces (both pervious and impervious) and collects nutrients and debris in its path; this is called runoff. One way you can assist with a decrease of pollutants collected in stormwater runoff is by being cautious about your lawn care.
Fertilizer is one of the largest contributors of nutrient pollution in water. This pollution can then cause algae blooms and may even kill fish. Due to the increase in rain events during the summer months, the seasonal fertilizer ban, along with other regulations, has been put in place to protect the water quality of our surrounding lakes, rivers, and bays, and the bodies of water they flow into.
For more information regarding regulations, please visit https://www.naplesgov.com/fertilizer. If you have any further questions regarding this ban or the other regulations, you may contact the Streets & Stormwater Department’s Lakes Project Manager, Sara Ouly, at 239-213-5004 or souly@naplesgov.com.
