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Green Acre Radio: Regulation of lawn chemical could save money

Green Acre Radio: Less phosphorous would help the state during a budget crisis and protect state waters, according to sponsors of a bill in the Washington state legislature.

Green Acre Radio: Regulation of lawn chemical could save money
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Martha Baskin

Green Acre Radio: Less phosphorous would help the state during a budget crisis and protect state waters, according to sponsors of a bill in the Washington state legislature.

As a part owner of the Spokane Indians baseball team, State Rep. Andy Billig knows about the importance of growing grass. But he is prime sponsor of a bill to regulate the sale of phosphorous in lawn fertilizer, a measure that proponents believe will protect the environment and save the public money.

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Martha Baskin

By Martha Baskin

Martha Baskin is an environmental reporter, whose work on the subject began with a project for the King Conservation District. Green Acre Radio was born shortly afterward. Her work is currently suppor