The mission of the USGA Green Section is to coordinate and support research, associated educational programs, and partnerships to benefit golf, the environment, and people. Various formats are used to investigate and educate on environmental impact and reduced pesticide use. Activity Distribute research grants through the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program and Wildlife Links. New grants will be awarded in late 1999.
Measurement is a component of the research projects.
The ACSP promotes environmentally sound land management and the conservation of natural resources on golf courses. Members of the program work to implement environmental projects on the golf course in six categories of the program. In addition to working towards certification in Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management, Water Conservation, Water Quality Management, and Outreach and Education, members of the ACSP work in Integrated Pest Management. The members submit documentation of their environmental activities in the program. Activity Provide grant funds to Rutgers University Center for Environmental Communication to develop documents to aid planning board officials in evaluating golf course proposals on a community level.