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Section 3 <br />Strategies for Physical Conditions Affecting Surface Water Drainage <br />'F) Ensure septic systems are up to code. <br />G) Foster the use of "green" lawn care products and techniques, proper <br />disposal of chemicals, proper use of herbicides and pesticides, and <br />locations of pastures. <br />Action and F1) Inspect and enforce compliance. <br />Implementation Implementation Team: Cities, MPCA, residents <br />Team: <br />F2) Educate landowners about proper operation and maintenance of <br />septic systems. <br />Implementation Team: MPCA, VBWD, Cities <br />Specific Strategy: A) Develop and implement a Land Protection Plan <br />B) Develop or revise current stormwater management plans <br />C) Develop a flood protection plan. <br />D) Develop an erosion control plan. <br />E) Develop a buffer plan. <br />F) Ensure septic systems are up to code. <br />'G) Foster the use of "green" lawn care products and techniques, proper <br /> disposal of chemicals, proper use of herbicides and pesticides, and <br /> locations of pastures. <br />Action and Gl) Educate the public about "green" lawn care. <br />Implementation Implementation Team: Advisory Committee, MAWD, VBWD, <br />Teams: Washington County Extention. <br />G2) Develop an ordinance prohibiting the use of phosphorus-containing <br /> fertilizer. <br /> Implementation Team: Cities. <br />G3) Provide disposal sites for harmful household chemicals. <br /> Implementation Team: Cities. <br />G4) Prohibit the use of herbicides and pesticides within X feet of streams <br /> and wetlands. <br /> Implementation Team: Cities <br />G5) Prohibit pasturing of horses, cattle, and other livestock within X feet <br /> of streams and wetlands, unless part of an approved livestock <br /> management plan. <br /> Implementation Team: Cities, county <br />Indicators: Percent of impervious surfaces in the watershed (no higher than 10) <br />3-12 <br />