City Of Coral Gables Approves Ordinance To Protect Waterways

From the City of Coral Gables:

March 18, 2021

The City places a high priority on protecting the waterways and improving the health of Biscayne Bay.

Recently, a fertilizer ordinance was approved that will help reduce excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous from entering our waterways. Nutrient pollution contributes to algae blooms which can smother seagrass and kill fish.

In order to keep our waterways healthy, fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus are prohibited on turf or landscape plants between June 1 to September 30.

For more information on the ordinance and additional tips to help reduce nutrient pollution please click here.

This press release was produced by the City of Coral Gables. The views expressed here are the author’s own.