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4.1 Estimate nutrient loading from fertilizer

Fertilizer Management & Soil Regeneration, Reduce, Science

4.1 Estimate nutrient loading from fertilizer Key Message: Understanding the relative contribution of fertilizer to nutrient loading can help prioritize management strategies. Loads may reasonably be estimated through an approach that calculates nutrient budget...

4.2 Reinstate public reporting on fertilizer distribution by FDACS

Fertilizer Management & Soil Regeneration, Policy, Reduce

4.2 Reinstate public reporting on fertilizer distribution by FDACS Key Message: Publicly accessible data on the distribution and sale of fertilizer by category and by county is urgently needed to accurately estimate nutrient loading from fertilizer, assess compliance...

4.3 Strengthen local fertilizer ordinances and improve compliance

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...

4.4 Deliver targeted education and resources to HOAs

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...

4.5 Deliver targeted education and resources to landscape professionals and golf course managers

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...

4.6 Deliver targeted education and resources to farmers and ranchers

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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  • 1.1 Inventory WWTF treatment and capacity and prioritize upgrades to advanced wastewater treatment
  • 1.2 Understand and manage nutrient loads to areas irrigated with non-advanced wastewater
  • 1.3 Invest in infrastructure to minimize wastewater spills, emergency releases, and overflows
  • 1.4 Improve FDEP public reporting of wastewater discharges
  • 1.5 Deliver targeted education and incentives to the public to reduce sewage spills and overflows

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    Gulf Coast Community Foundation envisions thriving communities with opportunities for all. Together with our donors, we invest in systemic solutions to regional priorities, including environmental quality. This project is part of Gulf Coast’s strategic initiative to improve our region’s environment, enhance and steward unique natural assets, and educate citizens on the benefits of a healthy planet.

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    Reduce

    Central Wastewater
    Septic Systems
    Biosolids
    Fertilizer
    Atmospheric Deposition

    Remove

    Stormwater Design
    Stormwater Partnerships
    Habitat and Wildlife

    Sustain

    Collaboration
    Monitoring

    End Notes

    List of All Activities
    Nutrients 101
    References
    Credits

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    WHY WE NEED THIS

    OVERVIEW OF TOPICS

    HOW TO GET STARTED

    Activities to Reduce Nutrient Inputs

    1: CENTRAL WASTEWATER

    2: SEPTIC SYSTEMS

    3: BIOSOLIDS

    4: FERTILIZER

    5: ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION

    Activities to Remove Nutrients

    6: STORMWATER DESIGN

    7: STORMWATER PARTNERSHIPS

    8: HABITAT & WILDLIFE

    Activities to Sustain Water Quality

    9: COORDINATION

    10: MONITORING

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    MEDIA MENTIONS

    Site Map

    WHY WE NEED THIS   |  OVERVIEW OF TOPICS  |  HOW TO GET STARTED

    1: CENTRAL WASTEWATER

    • 1: TREATMENT
    • 2: REUSE
    • 3: SPILLS
    • 4: REPORTING
    • 5: EDUCATION

    2: SEPTIC SYSTEMS

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: EFFECTIVENESS
    • 3: LOCATIONS
    • 4: MAINTENANCE
    • 5: EDUCATION

    3: BIOSOLIDS

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: DISPOSAL
    • 3: REGULATIONS

    4: FERTILIZER

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: REPORTING
    • 3: REGULATIONS
    • 4: HOA’S
    • 5: GOLF COURSES
    • 6: AGRICULTURE
    • 7: COMPOST

    5: ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: EDUCATION

    6: STORMWATER DESIGN

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: EFFECTIVENESS
    • 3. REGULATIONS
    • 4. MAINTENANCE

    7: STORMWATER PARTNERSHIPS

    • 1: HOW-TO GUIDES
    • 2: COST-SHARING
    • 3. RECOGNITION
    • 4. DEMONSTRATIONS

    8: HABITAT & WILDLIFE

    • 1: WETLANDS
    • 2: WILDLIFE
    • 3. LAND CONSERVATION
    • 4. FORESTATION

    9: COORDINATION

    • 1: CONSORTIUM
    • 2: PLANNING
    • 3. FUNDING
    • 4. DATA SHARING
    • 5. NETWORKING
    • 6. EDUCATION
    • 7. POLICY

    10: MONITORING

    • 1: MONITORING
    • 2: GAPS

    END NOTES

    • LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES
    • NUTRIENTS 101
    • REFERENCES
    • CREDITS
    • Intro
      • Why We Need This
      • Overview of Topics
      • How To Get Started
    • Reduce
      • 1. Central Wastewater
      • 2. Septic Systems
      • 3. Biosolids
      • 4. Fertilizer
      • 5. Atmospheric Deposition
    • Remove
      • 6. Stormwater Design
      • 7. Community Partnerships
      • 8. Habitat & Wildlife
    • Sustain
      • 9. Coordination
      • 10. Monitoring
    • Progress
      • Accomplishments
      • Media Mentions
    • Site Map