For the second year in the row, the New York State DEC is launching it's "Look for the Zero" campaign, urging homeowners to purchase phosphorous-free lawn fertilizer. Commissioner Basil Seggos says more than 100 water bodies in the state cannot be used or enjoyed due to phosphorus overuse. Phosphorus has been the focus of recent Harmful Algal Bloom summits recently held in four locations across the state. The DEC first introduced "Look for the Zero" in 2017 and released a public service announcement that shows the effects of fertilizer runoff on the state's waterbodies.
