Golf and the Environment

Environmental Monitoring

A golf course environmental monitoring program is a valuable way to get feedback about the effectiveness of your best management practices, as well as increase involvement in stewardship projects.  This presentation discusses different approaches to monitoring, from chemical water quality analysis to fun activities involving youth; recordkeeping; interpreting results; and getting the word out.

Environmental Upgrades for the Maintenance Facility

This presentation provides practical, low-cost solutions to improving environmental quality and reducing risks within the maintenance facility.

Integrated Environmental Management (8 hour seminar)

Offered in cooperation with GCSAA, this seminar helps participants integrate sound environmental practices into daily golf course operations and build support for these efforts among staff, golfers, and the community.  Attendees gain practical tools for improved environmental performance in several key areas, including: turf, water use and quality, and landscaping and habitat conservation.  A half-day seminar on this topic can also be arranged.

Managing the Nature of the Game (8 hour seminar)

(Formerly Wildlife Management and Habitat Conservation)

Offered in cooperation with GCSAA, this seminar offers techniques and tips for how to manage natural areas on the golf course, attract desirable wildlife species, address problems, and conserve golf course habitats for the benefit of nature and the game of golf.  Half-day seminars and shorter presentations can also be arranged.  

Outreach and Education Made Easier

This presentation discusses the unique opportunities that golf courses have to highlight environmental projects and includes communication strategies that are vital to garnering good will and cooperation from golfers, greens committees, neighbors, and the community.