Designation Date:
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Description:
Island-wide program of education, assessment and licensing of commercial fertilizer application, to reduce nitrogen entering the groundwater and thus reduce excess nitrogen in wells and surface waters.
Town(s):
Boundaries:
all six towns, except for the Indian Common Lands (Cranberry Lands, Herring Creek and Clay Cliffs)and the Settlement Lands, and excluding Nomans Land Island
Designation Criteria:
Drinking Water District; Fishing Resource District; Wildlife, Natural Scientific or Ecological Resource District
General Restrictions:
Boards of Health administer a program of education, assessment and licensing of commercial landscapers to ascertain proficiency. Commercial application without a license is prohibited. Restrictions on timing and intensity of fertilizer application.
Status:
Display:
Amendment To:
Martha's Vineyard Lawn Fertilizer Control District