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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Waltz, Clint |
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| Author Affiliation: | Extension Turfgrass Specialist, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA |
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| Title: | Environmental benefits of turfgrasses on golf courses |
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| Source: | Through The Green. July/August 2002, p. 10, 23, 44. |
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| Publishing Information: | Watkinsville, GA: Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Turf values; Environmental benefits; Stormwater; Soil pollution; Water pollution; Water use; Water conservation; Effluent water; Irrigation; Effluent water use; Golf courses in the environment; Surface runoff; Water quality; Filter strips; Golf courses; Habitat improvement
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| Abstract/Contents: | Describes the positive environmental effects of turfgrasses. Details how "turfgrasses are vegetative filters that reduce storm water flow and pollutant load through the natural processes of infiltration, filtration, and biological uptake" and how they "remove sediment and attached chemicals, organic material, trace metals, and nutrients." Discusses how "a misconception exists regarding turfgrasses being significant users and polluters of water resources." Describes findings of studies that show turfgrasses are not the polluters that many think they are. Details the use of turfgrasses in reclaiming water and the use of effluent water for irrigation. Briefly discusses the use of golf courses as wildlife habitat. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 6 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: Water Conservation - Golf
Other items relating to: What Good is Turf? |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Waltz, C. 2002. Environmental benefits of turfgrasses on golf courses. Through The Green. p. 10, 23, 44. |
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