Water pollution from phosphorus occurs during the winter when heavy rains and melting snow wash over landscapes and carry phosphorus-containing contaminants such as sediment (soil erosion) into our waterways.
Soil erosion and phosphorus runoff are consequences of poorly maintained turf. When the winter snow melt begins, these problems become apparent. Extension Specialist in Turf Management Jim Murphy provides an overview of what the winter thaw can reveal about annual turf maintenance. Read more in the Plant & Pest Advisory.
