Dexter Township’s May 19, 2026 Board of Trustees agenda includes an action item to consider approval of a fertilizer ordinance. The same agenda also lists discussion of creating an Environmental Stewardship Committee. Fertilizer rules usually aim to reduce runoff of nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen into lakes, rivers, wetlands, and drains. Supporters see them as a practical water-quality tool. Critics worry about property rights, enforcement, cost, and whether education would work better than penalties. Clean water rules should be practical enough that residents can follow them and strong enough that they actually reduce runoff.