Implementing a water conservation plan for Georgia golf course superintendents
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Implementing a water conservation plan for Georgia
golf course superintendents
Clint Waltz, Ph.D.Extension Turfgrass Specialist
The University of Georgia
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Questions?
With time answers may change, but the questions remain the same!
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Questions? What is Georgia’s average annual rainfall? 45- to 70-inches per year
58-inches – good estimate
not evenly distributed
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Questions? What is Georgia’s population? 8.3 million
increase by 1 million
4.3 million in Atlanta MSA 20 counties 52% of states residents - 2002 54% growth - 1990 to 2002
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Questions? Where does Atlanta get its water? Chattahoochee River Basin
Drinking Water = 70% smallest watershed to
supply metropolitan city in the U.S.
Origin for 12 of 14watersheds
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Questions?Why is this important? Taxing a static system
Public health Continued growth Natural resources Enhance quality of life
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Questions?Currently, what is the most important environmental issue confronting the turfgrass industry? Water Conservation
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Questions?Is turfgrass just a “quality of life” and aesthetics issue? Not at all
important environmental function sociological function safety function
Inappropriately considered as “nonessential”
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Questions?Why use a BMPs approach? Prior success - Pesticide & nutrient fate
Science-based
Holistic / systems approach
Site-specific
Integrates new technology
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Questions?Are Georgia’s GC superintendents working
toward implementing BMPs? Yes
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) DNR-EPD Develop BMPs for individual golf courses 75% of member golf clubs 3-years – May 14, 2007
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Questions?What are the potential outcomes of the MOA? Alterations for outdoor water rules Flexibility to manage irrigation water Transcend into other areas of turfgrass Improved water conservation Demonstrate stewardship & good faith
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Questions?Related to turfgrass, what are the tenets of BMPs for water conservation? Plant selection & adaptation
Turfgrass management
Irrigation adjustments based on the soil- plant-atmospheric system
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Questions?What are some examples of specific BMPs?
Site assessment (grasses, soils, microclimates) Irrigation audit (uniformity & water alternatives) Proper cultural practices (agronomics) Irrigation guidance (ET, sensors) Improving rootzone Planning for future water needs Identify opportunities to reduce water use Continued education
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Questions?How can the industry do more? Build awareness
Education Professionalism Stewardship Get involved
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Questions?How does the turfgrass industry change its
image and accentuate the benefits? Communication Continued stewardship Continued education Sound science Best Management Practices (BMPs)
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N. Ga. Turfgrass Field Day – May 24
UGA Turfgrass Field Day – August 15
GSPA Field Day – November 1
Turfgrass Institute – December 5 & 6
Important Dates in 2006
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Thank You
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