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Author(s):Fletcher, Kevin A.
Author Affiliation:Director, Programs and Administration, Audubon International
Title:Making money matter: The business value of environmental stewardship
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 41, No. 5, September/October 2003, p. 26-27.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Environmental stewardship; Golf courses; Golf courses in the environment; Costs; Irrigation efficiency; Energy conservation; Efficiency
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the economic benefits of caring for the environment in the golf course industry. States that "the first step is to conduct a site assessment. Find out where you're spending your financial resources... What are the resources that you use? Are they all necessary, or are there ways to reduce costs while still maintaining high quality playing conditions and customer satisfaction?" Suggests finding "leaky" investments in water usage to save money. Describes repairing leaks, eliminating unnecessary water use, and building a "water capture and reuse system" as good ways to save money from washing down the drain. Suggests reducing energy costs by "replacing light fixtures and worn-out electrical equipment with high-efficiency models." States that many golf courses can save money on chemical control products by focusing on cultural practices and Integrated Pest Management programs, and that the savings can be "from a few thousand dollars to more than $50,000 saved in chemical costs annually." Identifies other ways to reduce material use costs such as food wastes, office and paper wastes and construction and grounds wastes. States that "in the end, there are many ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Fletcher, K. A. 2003. Making money matter: The business value of environmental stewardship. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 41(5):p. 26-27.
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