News, article and reports on environmental factors impacting golf courses.
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Golf Courses Inject New Life into Wetlands April 7, 2006
But controversy remains as to whether water hazards qualify as beneficial wetlands.More>>
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Activists Convicted by the Defense April 1, 2006
A local columnist who tends to have a liberal point of view was decrying the tactics of a developer who had threatened a couple of citizens with a lawsuit for their irritating meddling in opposition of a new project.More>>
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Glyphosate Runoff on Fairway Falls Below EPA Limits February 1, 2006
This USGA-funded study focused on observing the fate of glyphosate following Roundup applications at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, KS.More>>
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PETA Leader Speaks Out February 1, 2006
A player herself, wildlife biologist Stephanie Boyles lauds the golf industry to a degree while noting that superintendents could do a better job, especially when it comes to removing Canada geeseMore>>
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Excess Phosphorus from Golf Courses Can Taint Surface Water January 1, 2006
The authors studied two golf courses, one in Austin, TX and another in Duluth, MN, to quantify nutrient transport in surface water runoff.More>>
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Here's How to Turn Golfers into Bird Watchers January 1, 2006
It's winter, and it's cold and snowy here in the Northern climes, which is nothing new. In fact, the snow began flying early this winter. Of course, the snow birds have migrated to the warm South with their golf clubs in tow and superintendents there are back to their full-action mode for the next...More>>
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For These Guys, It's Easy Being Green January 1, 2006
TPC Director of Agronomy/Golf Course Maintenance Operations Cal Roth says TPC superintendents realize the value of operating environmentally friendly golf courses.More>>
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Even In My Own Backyard November 10, 2005
As environmental activists sprout up everywhere, it's time to network across industries.More>>
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Smart Fertilizer Provides P When and Where Needed November 1, 2005
A new fertilizer technology that employs a phosphorus buffering system (PBS) developed at Penn State University offers several potential benefits for turfgrass cultivation.More>>
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Eco-Friendly Route October 1, 2005
At The Toro Co., protecting the environment is our largest priority today, according to the director of the company's Center for Advanced Turf Technology.More>>
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