Overview: At the recent Lake Placid Town Council meeting, the discussion of a potential fertilizer ordinance took center stage. The ordinance aims to address the rising nutrient levels in local lakes, such as Lake June and Lake Placid, by regulating fertilizer use. A study by the University of Florida, which monitored 525 lakes over a decade, provided evidence that fertilizer ordinances lead to improvements in water quality. With this data in hand, the council considered drafting an ordinance to curb phosphorus and nitrogen runoff, particularly during seasons when grass absorption is minimal.