LOOK FOR THE ZERO (Lawn Fertilizer Phosphorus)

Phosphorus is one of the leading causes of water pollution.  Even if you live far from a water body, excess pollution from your lawn can wash off and pollute lakes and streams, harming fish and ruining boating and swimming.  More than 100 water bodies in NYS cannot be used for drinking, fishing or swimming because they contain too much phosphorus.

You can help!  Click on the link below to see what you can do:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/fertbrochure15.pdf

Please note: the linked document is two pages