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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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unnecessary turf areas and replace with native and adapted plants. The practicesreferenced in Table 3-5 are common <strong>BMP</strong>s that can prevent pollutants fromleaving a site and contaminating soil, groundwater, and surface waters.Large turf users such as golfcourses, parks, cemeteries,plant nurseries, recreationalball fields, and large residentialyards with an acre or more ofturf, are required to submitfertilizer management plans forreview and approval by TRPA.Refer Chapter 5 Soil andVegetation Management.The common areas in this large multi-family complex are undergoing turf removal andreplacement with native and adapted plants.B. MANAGE ANIMAL AND PET WASTEPet and livestock owners have a water quality and public health obligation tomanage and properly dispose of animal feces and other wastes.Use bags provided by local agencies attrail entrances to collect and properlydispose of pet waste when walking dogs.Be aware of any signs indicating seasonalprohibitions to dogs such as duringwildlife nesting seasons.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookCHAPTER 3: Permanent <strong>BMP</strong> Planning and Selection2012 Page 3-15

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