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Author(s):King, K. W.; Balogh, J. C.
Author Affiliation:King: Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Balogh: Soil Scientist, Spectrum Research Inc., Duluth, Minnesota
Title:Surface and subsurface nutrient transport from a golf course watershed
Source:USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. Vol. 5, No. 6, March 2006, p. [1-14].
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:16
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Watersheds; Nutrient transport; Nutrient concentration; Phosphorus; Nitrogen; Surface water; Surface drainage; Subsurface drainage; Stormwater management; Water management; Surface runoff
Abstract/Contents:"Scientists from the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Columbus, Ohio and Spectrum Research, Inc. instrumented the Morris Williams Municipal Golf Course in Austin, TX to investigate the nutrient concentrations and loads that might be expected from typical management on municipal golf courses in a semi-arid climate. Surface and subsurface hydrology and nutrient (NO3-N, NH4-N, and [dissoloved] reactive [phosphorous], DRP) concentrations were measured for a 5-year period (April 1, 1998 to March 31, 2003). Findings include: Estimated storm flow contributions were 1.2 kg ha-1 yr-1 NO3+NO2-N, 0.23 kg ha-1 yr-1 of NH4-N, and 0.51 kg ha-1 yr-1 DRP. These storm flow amounts represent approximately 3.3% of applied N and 6.3% of applied P over the contributing area for the same period. The golf course contributes a significant increase in median concentration of NO3+NO2-N (+0.46 mg L-1) to baseflow exiting the course. NH4-N concentrations were reduced in baseflow (-0.06 mg L-1), and the course had no significant effect on DRP concentrations in baseflow. NO3-N concentrations (1.27 mg L-1 at Site 3; 0.32 mg L-1 at Site 4) and load (2.7 kg ha-1) transported through the subsurface drainage water were approximately 1/10th the concentration and load typically reported for tile drainage from row crop agriculture. A strong seasonal pattern was detected. NO3-N was present in greater concentrations in the surface and subsurface drainage water during the winter months (periods of greater rainfall, turfgrass dormancy, and reduced microbial activity) when compared to the spring and summer months. DRP concentrations in the subsurface drainage water were greater than concentrations measured in tile drains from agriculture and could pose a potential threat of eutrophication to a surface water system. The timing of NO3-N and DRP movement through subsurface drainage from golf course turf appeared to be dependent on climatic factors (temperature and precipitation) and turf management factors (magnitude and timing of applications). The magnitude of NO3-N and DRP concentrations was dependent on the frequency and amount of fertility management practices. At the more intensively managed site, consistently higher NO3-N and DRP concentrations were detected in the drainage water than were measured from the less intensively managed site."
Language:English
References:46
See Also:See also related article "Nutrient loss from a golf course watershed: Research on a Texas golf course underscores the importance of careful nutrient management" USGA Green Section Record, 44(4) July/August 2006, p. 20-25 R=112945 R=112945
See Also:Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2000-13-180
Note:Partial reprint appears in COGCSA Newsbrief, 13(2) April 2006, p. 4
Partial reprint appears in Sea to Sand, 1(5) May 2006, p. 10-11
Partial reprint appears in Cactus Clippings, May/June 2006, p. 31
Partial reprint appears in Tee to Green, May 2006, p. 3
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King, K. W., and J. C. Balogh. 2006. Surface and subsurface nutrient transport from a golf course watershed. USGA Turfgrass Environ. Res. Online. 5(6):p. [1-14].
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