10. Potential Phosphorus Ban Ordinance

From Jefferson County

MAY 24th, 2006

A request was made by the Town of Lake Mills, the Lake Ripley Management District, Rock River Coalition, Friends of Allen Creek Watershed, and the Rock Lake Improvement Association to consider a county ordinance provision restricting the use and sale of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus. Jefferson County Corporation Counsel has been notified on how to address this issue. Mr. Zimmerman made a motion for the committee to move forward and ban the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizer. Mr. Zentner Seconded. Motion Carried. Copies of the requests were provided