(MI) Battle Creek Enquirer – A countywide ban on phosphorus use on lawns would prevent unwanted algae growth within lakes and streams, said Christine Kosmowski and Cheryl Vosburg, representatives of the Lake Allegan/Kalamazoo River Watershed TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) Implementation Committee.
Excessive algae chokes waterways by absorbing the oxygen that other plants and animals need to maintain a balanced ecosystem. It crowds out sporting fish, such as bass and trout, while making the water murky and clogged with weeds, Kosmowski said. More