Golf Course Sustainability Resources | New York State Pollution Prevention Institute | RIT

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) and Cornell partnered to launch an initiative to develop best practices for golf courses regarding the use of water resources and discharge of nutrients and chemical pesticides, aimed at the 200+ golf courses in Western and Central NY. The initiative focuses on helping golf courses become more sustainable through educational materials and technical assistance.

Environmental Results Program Webinar Series

Digital Resources

cover of Wash-Water Pollution: guide over an image of man watering golf course

Wash-Water Pollution: A practical guide for golf course superintendents

Golf Course Sustainability Handbook over a photo of a golf course in the fall

Golf Course Sustainability Handbook

Golf poster

Golf Course Sustainability Practices

drought and nutrient plan

Drought and Nutrient Management Plan

spill control document

Spill Control Checklist

aerial view of Robert Trent Jones golf course

Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Plots Data-driven Path to Reduce Carbon Emissions

aerial view of Battle Island golf course

Battle Island Course Uses Data Collection to Optimize Management Practices

man playing on Pearl Lakes golf course

Pearl Lakes Implements Minimum Levels of Sustainable Nutrition Guidelines

Wastewater at a golf course

Improved Wastewater Management at Locust Hill Country Club

Video Resources

golf course soil

Web Soil Survey Tutorial

golf course water spout

Trial by Water: Irrigation Lessons from a Career in Turf

close up of golfer on putting green

Using growth rates at Battle Island State Park golf course to optimize putting surface management

gloved hand holding soil samples in test tubes

Implementing MLSN guidelines at Pearl Lakes golf course

golf course at sunset

Golf course pollution prevention BMPs

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