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Potential Impacts and Opportunities of Golf |
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What are golf's potential environmental impacts? Pollution of ground water and surface water caused by the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and other contaminants Poor stream water quality due to eroding shorelines Withdrawal of large quantities of water for irrigation Degradation or loss of natural areas Health hazards from chemical handling and applications Negative impacts of chemical use on “non-target” wildlife Unsound turf management driven by increasing and unrealistic golfer expectations and demands
What are golf's environmental opportunities? Provide needed wildlife sanctuaries Preserve natural areas within urban environments Support plants and wildlife native to the area Protect water resources Filter stormwater runoff through golf course wetlands and turfgrass Rehabilitate degraded landscapes Promote physical and mental well being, reducing stress for more than 25 million U.S. golfers Improve air quality and moderate temperature Educate golfers and the general public about the nature of the game and promote environmentally-sound management
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Impacts and Opportunities
