County Fertilizer Ban Starts on May 15
Please remember that Miami-Dade County's fertilizer ordinance adopted in 2021 bans the use of nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizer during the rainy season, from May 15 through October 31.

The ordinance's goal is to reduce pollution into our waterways and to avoid fish kills and algae blooms to improve the health of Biscayne Bay.
 
The basic outline of the residential ordinance requirements include: 
 
·        Only use fertilizer with 0% phosphorus.
·        Apply fertilizer at least 20 ft. away from storm drains or waterways.
·        Use fertilizer with a mix of at least 65% slow-release nitrogen.
·        Do not use any nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizer from May 15th - Oct. 31.
 
In 2021, the Palmetto Bay Village Council passed Resolution No. 2021-63 adopting the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer use for urban landscapes. The resolution provided for limitations on nitrogen and phosphorous in fertilizer use because of their contributions to water quality degradation.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our community's natural resources!
 
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