Environmental
In Michigan, the 'Phosphorus Reduction Strategy' for Lake Erie and other waterbodies affects real estate near the lake by:
AIncreasing property values along the shoreline
BImposing restrictions on fertilizer application and runoff from properties in the watershed to reduce algal blooms✓ Correct
CRequiring all lakeshore properties to install treatment systems
DProhibiting any landscaping within 100 feet of the water
Explanation
Michigan's phosphorus reduction initiatives (in response to harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and other lakes) restrict nutrient runoff from agricultural and residential lands, including fertilizer timing and application restrictions that can affect property management near affected waterbodies.
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