Water Use: It's All About The Data

In today’s world of technology, we have become a data driven society. Data turns any subjective argument, objective so it is vital we are doing our part to track and collect. In 2006, GCSAA completed The Golf Course Environmental Profile which provided an in-depth look into into topics of water use and conservation practices, nutrient use and management practices, pest management practices, energy use, land use and environmental stewardship. Well, time for round two.

Read the full release HERE

Sponsored by the EIFG and USGA, the first survey is the Water Use and Conservation Practices. You can easily access the survey HERE. The results of this survey will be analyzed independently by Wendy Glernter, Ph.D. and Larry Stowell, Ph.D. of Pace Turf. Results will be compared to the 2006 results and future surveys will be available through 2017.

This data will be invaluable, especially on environmental issues, because those are receiving a lot of scrutiny and pressures. We feel strongly that regulators and policymakers should have science and data drive their decisions. – Chava McKeel, associate director of government relations for GCSAA

Take the Survey HERE

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