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�E/NFELOER I <br /> the triangular-shaped storm water retention pond). The well is operational , and the <br /> repairs to the old well were completed in late November 1998 . Therefore, Norman's <br /> has significantly decreased the amount of water they are pumping and the amount <br /> of water discharged to Potter Creek. <br /> B) In April 1999, the nursery switched from "Osmacote" by Scotts TM to MeisterTm by <br /> Helena Chemical . Both are a slow-release polymer-coated fertilizer which is <br /> incorporated into the potting mix. The nursery anticipates a reduction in the nitrate <br /> concentrations in tailwater based upon the experiences of other nurseries. <br /> C) "CAN 17" liquid fertilizer is used by Norman's Nursery as a source of calcium to <br /> green their plant stock. Unfortunately, CAN 17 is also a source of nitrates. <br /> Therefore , in an effort to reduce the nitrate concentrations in their irrigation <br /> tailwater, the nursery has begun blending 2 parts Thiocal® to 1 part CAN 17. <br /> Thereby, dramatically reducing the amount of nitrogen used while still insuring the <br /> viability of their plant stock. <br /> D ) On approximately a monthly basis, Western Farm Service conducts a soil/leaf <br /> analysis of the nursery stock. This analysis gives Norman 's Nursery the information <br /> it needs to fertilize. To date , Norman's Nursery is following those <br /> recommendations , to either increase or decrease the amount of fertilizer required <br /> to create healthy nursery stock. <br /> E) Norman's Nursery has constructed a third on-site detention basin ("Basin A") on <br /> the eastern portion of the property in 1999. The basin is used for storm water <br /> retention as required by the County while a sump and above ground storage tank <br /> were installed for storage of any tailwater that may make it in the ditch leading to <br /> the basin during the irrigation season. That tailwater is used by nursery staff for <br /> dust control on the dirt roads throughout the nursery. Basin A's construction was <br /> completed in the Third Quarter of 1999. <br /> 117226. E02/ST013R0176. Page 32 of 40 January 31 , 2013 <br /> Copyright 2013 Kleinfelder <br />