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Cons: Time, effort, and funding are needed to coordinate the program. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: A specific load reduction will be difficult to quantify. <br /> However,this approach, bundled with other non-regulatory and outreach efforts could be <br /> used to justify credit for a percentage reduction in the overall loading to Pleasant Bay from <br /> fertilizers. <br /> Effectiveness: Low to Moderate <br /> 10. Explore a partnership with the Natural Resource Conservation Service or Barnstable County <br /> Extension Service to provide native species for lawn replacements. Further research and <br /> discussion is needed to determine if this would be worthwhile, but it may provide an <br /> alternative to partnering with private plant distributors. <br /> Pros: Having a reliable source for native species will promote the transformation of lawns to <br /> landscapes requiring less fertilizer. The economy of scale of initiating a program like this <br /> across Cape Cod could be explored. <br /> Cons: There may be concerns raised by for-profit nurseries and landscape firms that want to <br /> provide a similar service. This could be a fall back option if the for-profit outlets are not <br /> providing what is needed by homeowners. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: A specific load reduction will be difficult to quantify. <br /> However,this approach, combined with other non-regulatory and outreach efforts could be <br /> used to justify credit for a percentage reduction in the overall loading to Pleasant Bay from <br /> fertilizers. <br /> Effectiveness: Low to Moderate <br /> 11. Promote the removal of lawn area replaced by native landscape that does not require <br /> fertilization. Options to fund this are outlined below,under#13. A similar program was <br /> developed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority(SNWA). SNWA provides a rebate for <br /> grass removed and replaced with desert landscaping. Acceptance of a restrictive covenant or <br /> conservation easement is required. Although this program is aimed at water conservation, <br /> specific criteria could be established to address fertilizer use. <br /> Pros: Reducing lawn size is the most effective and measurable approach to reducing <br /> fertilizer loadings and should be easily accepted as part of a TMDL management plan. <br /> Cons: There are costs associated with the removal and replacement of lawn that must be <br /> considered. Properties within 100 feet of a wetland resource area will need approval from <br /> the local Conservation Commission. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: The load reduction from lawn replacement can be <br /> readily quantified. <br /> Pleasant Bay Fertilizer Management Plan C-5 Horsley Witten Group, Inc. <br /> Final Report December 2010 <br />