Central Wastewater Collection, Treatment & Disposal, Education, Reduce
1.5 Deliver targeted education and incentives to the public to reduce sewage spills and overflows Key Message: Disposal of inappropriate items such as baby wipes and kitchen grease down toilets and drains is a common cause of sewer blockages and overflows. Broken or...
Education, Reduce, Septic and other Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
2.5 Deliver targeted education and incentives to improve operation and maintenance of septic systems and encourage upgrades for enhanced nutrient treatment Key Message: Regular septic system maintenance is economical compared to other costs of home maintenance and to...
Education, Fertilizer Management & Soil Regeneration, Policy, Reduce
4.3 Strengthen local fertilizer ordinances and improve compliance Key Message: Sarasota County was among the first in the state to enact local restrictions on fertilizer use to protect water quality. The ordinance could be substantially strengthened by additional...
Education, Fertilizer Management & Soil Regeneration, Reduce
4.4 Deliver targeted education and resources to HOAs Key Message: Lawn care standards imposed in deed-restricted communities can conribute to excess fertilizer use and water pollution. Educating Homeowner Associations about Florida-friendly landscape practices is an...
Education, Fertilizer Management & Soil Regeneration, Reduce
4.5 Deliver targeted education and resources to landscape professionals and golf course managers Key Message: Sarasota County has almost 6,000 acres of golf courses and athletic fields and a large number of professionally managed residential and commercial lawns and...
Education, Fertilizer Management & Soil Regeneration, Reduce
4.6 Deliver targeted education and resources to farmers and ranchers Key Message: Sarasota County has a strong agricultural heritage founded on cattle ranching and now diversified into multiple commodities, including citrus, sod and ornamental plant nurseries. About...
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