Julie Brown

As a member of the public and Executive Director of the Wentworth Watershed Association, I support this bill on behalf of myself and the 800 members of the Association. Yard debris dumped into lakes adds nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) that fuel the excessive growth of plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. This prohibition would heighten awareness among those who manage yards around lakes, helping to foster a culture of lake preservation. People who would otherwise think nothing of blowing leaves or dumping grass clippings into a lake would likely not do so if they knew it was against the law and they could be fined. Thank you for your support, Julie Brown