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Excess Nitrogen & Phosphorous polluted over 70% of Pinellas County waters. Excess nutrients cause harmful algae blooms that turn the water a green or rust color which lower oxygen levels and lead to fish kills. The treatment to remove these nutrients cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year. Fertilizer and landscape debris are nutrient sources that can be controlled with your help. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure!
Incorrect use of fertilizer and poor landscape debris management can allow nutrients to leach into the groundwater and wash into storm drains that flow to lakes, streams, and bays.
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- Guide to Fertilizer Ordinance Brochure
- Fertilizer & Landscape Maintenance Ordinance
- Reduce fertilizer use
- Commercial Landscape Maintenance Professionals
- Fertilizer Retailers / Distributors
- Fertilizer Professional Applicators
- Residents / Homeowners
Commercial Landscape Maintenance Professionals:
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Landscape Maintenance BMPs - Do you mow, prune, edge, plant, or use a blower? You need the 3 hr. class. (county-certified) Landscape BMP Certification - sign up here
Manual Decal 
- BMPs for Landscaping Companies Español
- FAQs for Professionals
- Training & Decal Requirements for Landscapers
Fertilizer Retailers / Distributors:
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Master Product List for Pinellas County
print one and display 
- Master Product List for Pinellas County
- Retail Fertilizer Flowchart Guide
- For Retailers & Landscape Management Professionals
Please print one of these notices and post with your fertilizer items.- Flyers: 8.5" x 11", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5"
- Fertilizer poster: 8.5 x 11
- Flyers: 8.5" x 11", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5"
Fertilizer Professional Applicators:
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Green Industry BMP: Do you apply fertilizers? All intended applicators must complete the GIBMP class and obtain the FDACS license before applying fertilizers. (state-certified)
Manual Decal - FAQs for Professionals
- Training & Decal Requirements for Fertilizer Applicators
Residents / Homeowners:
- A Guide for Preventing Urban Runoff Pollution
- If you apply fertilizer to your property, click here.
- FAQs for Residents / Homeowners
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Pinellas County is looking for volunteers to help distribute educational materials and assist with training classes for landscapers (student sign in etc).
Distribution of materials regarding the fertilizer ordinance to communities includes this door hanger . It can be obtained in specific quantities to distribute to your neighbors. Contact watershed@pinellascounty.org to inquire.
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