CGSA'S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANUAL

In February 2002 – the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association was presented with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) President Award for Environmental Stewardship for the implementation of the Environmental Management Resource Manual©.

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The 2005 updated, bi-lingual version includes the following topics;

1.0 Introduction: 1.1 Purpose; 1.2 How to Use this Manual; 1.3 Teaching Aids Utilized in this Manual

2.0 An Explanation of Regulatory Requirements: 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Will I ever be able to figure them out?; 2.3 Government Structure – Who is Responsible?; 2.4 Guidelines – How do they fit into the regulatory equation?; 2.5 How do the regulators become involved?; 2.6 Can I get into trouble not complying with regulations?; 2.7 What are the chances of me being fined or going to jail?; 2.8 Dealing with Environmental Legislation and your Board of Directors

3.0 Important Steps to Avoid Being Investigated: 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Due Diligence; 3.3 Environmental Management Programs (EMPs); 3.4 Developing an Environmental Policy; 3.5 Environmental Compliance Audits (ECAs); 3.6 Corrective Action Plans

4.0 Maintenance Facility Operations: 4.1 Fuel Storage; 4.2 Used Oil & Solvents Storage/ Disposal; 4.3 Pesticide Application & Licensing; 4.4 Pesticide Storage; 4.5 Pest Control Product Registration; 4.6 Pest Control Product Wastes (Rinsate/ Effluent Disposal); 4.7 Pesticide Container Disposal; 4.8 Nutrient Management; 4.9 Fertilizer Storage; 4.10 Water Management & Conservation; 4.11 Solid Waste Management; 4.12 Pond Design, Construction & Operation

5.0 Course Renovation & Redesign: 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Regulatory Requirements; 5.3 Working in and/ or Adjacent to a Waterway; 5.4 Wetlands; 5.5 Stormwater Management; 5.6 Tree Removal & Clearing; 5.7 Topsoil Conservation; 5.8 Naturalization

6.0 Environmental Monitoring: 6.1 Provincial Water / Soil Quality Guidelines; 6.2 Provincial Regulations re: impairment to Natural environment; 6.3 Contacts for Environmentally sensitive areas; 6.4 Provincial Archaeological & Historical Resources Legislation contacts

7.0 Integrated Pest Management ( I.P.M.): 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Understanding Course Conditions & Characteristics; 7.3 Pest Survey; 7.4 Defining Pest Response Thresholds; 7.5 Developing a Monitoring & Record-Keeping Program; 7.6 Developing & Implementing Pest Control Strategies; 7.7 Pesticide Selection Considerations; 7.8 IPM References; 7.9 Colleague Example

8.0 Environmental Recognition Opportunities: 8.1 Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses; 8.2 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Environmental Steward Award

9.0 Communications: 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Ongoing Communications; 9.3 Communications in Crisis Situations; 9.4 Responses to Commonly Asked Questions

10.0 Drinking Water on Golf Courses: 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Regulatory Requirements; 10.3 Standard Operating Practices; 10.4 Colleague Examples