Lee County deployed an email survey to gauge public awareness of the annual Lee County fertilizer ordinance, which goes into effect on June 1.
Each year, the county embarks on a campaign to educate new and existing unincorporated Lee County residents and landscapers about the fertilizer ordinance and the importance of halting the use of fertilizers that contain nitrogen or phosphorus during the rainy summer months. The brief 13-question survey focuses on topics such as how often homeowners fertilize their lawns and whether homeowners are aware of guidelines and impacts associated with fertilizers.
The results of the survey allow the county to measure the community’s understanding of the ordinance, and evaluate methods used to reach and inform residents.
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For more information on how to fertilize and the ordinance, visit FertilizeSmart.com. On the landing page, a pop-up window will offer residents the opportunity to take the survey.
ABOUT FERTILIZE SMART
Fertilize Smart is a Lee County Government initiative to protect local waterways, the quality of life and the economy through community education on correct fertilization procedures and the harmful effects of improper and unnecessary fertilization. In 2008, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to enact Lee County Ordinance No. 0808, which restricts the use of fertilizers that contain nitrogen and phosphorus during the summer months, to help minimize unwanted nutrients from entering drainage systems and waterways. These efforts aim to prevent harmful algal blooms and pollution that damage ecosystems throughout Florida. For more information on how to fertilize smart, visit FertilizeSmart.com.
