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I just recieved this 1/13/09...... Dave

Subject: JANUARY 9, 2009 - ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION NEEDS YOUR INPUT ON PROPOSED FERTILIZER REGULATIONS
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TO: OCSO: Community Preparedness Unit ~ Sector 1
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE. PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
FAVOR DE LLAMAR A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AL 407-836-5606

January 9, 2009 - Orange County Environmental Protection Division needs your input on proposed fertilizer regulations
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Special Notice to Homeowners!
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Orange County Environmental Protection Division (EPD) needs your input on proposed regulations regarding fertilizer applied to turf! Protecting water quality is a common goal that we all share as citizens of the County and partners in the central Florida region. Proposed regulations involving fertilizer applied to turf, as well as other specific best management practices can have a positive impact on water quality. Obviously, there is no singular culprit in the water quality problems we face, and no singular fix. The fertilizer management ordinance is only one step towards minimizing unnecessary nutrient inputs to the surface and groundwater system. Several county waters have been identified as impaired by phosphorus and nitrogen. Many other bodies of water in Orange County are likely to decline as well. Regulations, such as the fertilizer management is one method of mitigating problems before very costly water treatment alternatives become necessary.
A workshop will be held at the EPD office on January 21, 2009 from 1-2 p.m., to discuss the proposed ordinance. RSVP via the following email, or by regular mail. Visit EPD’s website to read the draft of the ordinance. Submit comments via email to Alan.Marshall@ocfl.net , or via mail addressed to Orange County EPD, 800 Mercy Drive, Orlando Florida 32808.
We appreciate your input, as these proposed regulations are important to many homeowners in the county.
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For more information about Environmental Protection Division programs & services contact:
Orange County Environmental Protection Division
Telephone: (407) 836-1400
Website: http://www.ocepd.org/