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BCC AGENDA <br /> February 19, 2013 <br /> ITEM 14.1)(1) <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners <br /> DATE: February 13, 2013 <br /> SUBJECT: Saving the Lagoon — Alternatives to Lawns <br /> FROM: Commissioner Bob Solari <br /> At the recent Harbor Branch Lagoon Symposium some participants asked about <br /> solutions available to help return the Lagoon to better health. <br /> One of the quickest and easiest solutions would be for individual homeowners, <br /> on their own, to get rid of their grass lawns and to replace them with Florida <br /> friendly landscaping. <br /> If a number of people for whom the Lagoon is a significant issue did this, it would <br /> set a good example for their neighbors presenting a ready Florida friendly <br /> solution. <br /> I would like to show a few pictures of my yard, which is transitioning to a grass <br /> free homestead and would ask everyone who is interested in working for a <br /> healthier Lagoon to join me in increasing the amount of Florida friendly <br /> landscaping in the County. <br /> The end result will be a win, win, win; less fertilizer needed, less water needed <br /> and a better habitat for wildlife. <br /> Thank you. <br /> 193 <br />