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Cons: There are challenges in getting support from teachers on new curricula as they have <br /> significant time constraints on outside issues they can teach based on state standards and <br /> testing requirements. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: No direct load reduction can be quantified as a result <br /> of this individual action. <br /> Effectiveness: Moderate <br /> 17. Develop guidance materials for the public works officials managing the compost production <br /> facilities that exist in one or more of the Pleasant Bay towns. Many homeowners welcome <br /> the availability of compost from the municipality, but have questions about its quality. <br /> Guidance could be provided to ensure the compost is processed well and in a uniform <br /> fashion, such as through ensuring a high enough temperature is reached to kill off weed seed. <br /> This would increase the community's confidence in a product that can support the fertilizer <br /> reduction goals of this project. <br /> Pros: High-quality compost can replace or reduce the fertilizer demands for residential <br /> lawns and gardens. <br /> Cons: This may require funding and staff resources initially for training on proper compost <br /> management. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: No direct load reduction can be credited to this <br /> action. However, this approach, combined with other non-regulatory and outreach efforts <br /> could be used to justify credit for a percentage reduction in the overall loading to Pleasant <br /> Bay from fertilizers. <br /> Effectiveness: Low <br /> Pleasant Bay Fertilizer Management Plan C-8 Horsley Witten Group,Inc. <br /> Final Report December 2010 <br />