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CA Offering Free Soil Testing for Columbia Residents

The Columbia Association (CA) encourages and promotes sustainability. As part of CA’s efforts, the Sustainability and Community Development Service Bureau spearheads several initiatives to protect and restore Columbia’s waters. One way to cut back on water pollution is to analyze the amount of fertilizer being used on Columbia lawns. CA has partnered with the Columbia Villages, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts, Howard Soil Conservation District and Keith Campbell Foundation to conduct soil testing for Columbia residents. Soil testing will analyze the nutrients in the soil and determine the type and amount of fertilizer needed. By not applying unneeded fertilizer, residents will save money and help protect Columbia’s streams, ponds and lakes.

Test Your Lawn sample bags will be available at each of the Columbia Village Centers starting April 2. There are a limited number of bags and testing will be available until we run out. Columbia residents can pick up a soil sample bag at their local village center and return the sample to the village center. CA will then send the sample to a lab for analysis. When the results return, CA will host brief workshops in the village centers with the University of Maryland Extension Service and the Howard Soil Conservation District to interpret the results.

For more information, contact John McCoy at John.McCoy@ColumbiaAssociation.com.

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