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Cons: The offset described above does not result in a load reduction; it only develops <br /> revenue from those willing to pay for it. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: Not applicable <br /> Effectiveness: Low to Moderate <br /> 3. Develop a general bylaw for each applicable town limiting fertilizer applications on golf <br /> courses. The appropriate level of nitrogen reduction to set in such a bylaw requires careful <br /> consideration based on a review of current management practices at each course in the <br /> watershed. To be equitable,the loading allowance could be based on a watershed wide per- <br /> acre nitrogen loading rate that recognizes relevant TMDLs. <br /> Pros: Golf course turf represents a significant component of the overall nitrogen load in <br /> three of the Pleasant Bay sub-watersheds. Controlling these sources is worthwhile and <br /> supports efforts to control fertilizer loadings on municipal,residential and other commercial <br /> properties. Setting an allowable loading rate based on the appropriate TMDLs promotes <br /> equity throughout the watershed. <br /> Cons: Any fertilizer restrictions at the golf courses need to be determined in the context of <br /> the overall health of the golf course turf to insure its long term viability. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: Any reductions in loading to the golf courses can be <br /> readily quantified. <br /> Effectiveness: Moderate <br /> 4. Develop a bylaw limiting fertilizer applications on municipal properties including school <br /> grounds, athletic fields, cemeteries and other town-owned lawns and garden areas. It may be <br /> possible to eliminate fertilizer applications in some locations,with a reduced level of <br /> application possible for some athletic fields such as Cape Cod Baseball League fields. A <br /> similar bylaw was adopted by Citrus County, Florida. <br /> Pros: This option allows the town government to lead by example, reducing nitrogen <br /> fertilizers on municipally-owned lands and managing coastal water quality. This could also <br /> potentially result in budget savings for the town. <br /> Cons: None identified. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: The load reduction can be readily quantified through <br /> working with the appropriate personnel from each community. <br /> Effectiveness: High <br /> 5. Require a Deed Restriction for all lawn removal or future lawn installations (for new <br /> development)restricting the lawn size to that required. This would limit future lawns to a set <br /> Pleasant Bay Fertilizer Management Plan C-2 Horsley Witten Group,Inc. <br /> Final Report December 2010 <br />