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* View our latest Blue Watershed Newsletter, Fall 2011 

* NEW Phosphorus Fertilizer Restriction Law - Starting January 1, 2012, a statewide phosphorus application restriction goes into affect that prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on residential or commercial lawns. The full details can be found at www.michigan.gov/mda-fertilizer.

* Belle River Watershed Grant - In July we were notified by the state that on behalf of the Belle River Watershed advisory group, the Health Department was awarded a 2-year planning grant for $250,000. This project is one of eleven water quality grants totaling more than 3.2 million funded by the DEQ throughout the state.

* Rain Barrel Orders - Purchase your $55 rain barrel at Earth Fair, April 27 & 28, 2012 at Goodells County Park. Barrels must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Reserve yours at stormwater@stclaircounty.org or call 810.987.5306.

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