The problem is prompting local governments to regulate fertilizers. Some cities, such as Sanibel and Sarasota, drafted strict ordinances restricting the use of fertilizers by landscaping businesses.

Collier County officials recently considered regulations but commissioners declined to adopt them. Lee County recently drafted a resolution of its own, which regulates fertilizer use by landscaping professionals. It also requires them to attend training sessions and attain certification.

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