Water Quality and Application

Protecting and conserving water resources are two critical environmental concerns. This specialization provides essential information for the golf course superintendent to develop effective water management practices.

Study Requirements:
(complete seven)

Seminars

Advanced Turfgrass Irrigation Water Quality: Assessment and Management
Designing Landscape and Golf Irrigation Systems with Reclaimed/ Recycled Water
Developing a Water Quality Monitoring Program
Developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Golf Course Water Conservation: Approaches and Resources
Golf Irrigation Auditor (GIA) Program
Irrigation Technologies and Water Management
Irrigation Water Quality
Making the most of Water while NOT Spending a Fortune
Modern Lake Management
Recycled Water Irrigation
Renovating/ Upgrading and Irrigation System
Solving Your Drainage Problems
Streambank Stabilization for Golf Courses
Watershed Planning

Self-Study Courses

W.A.T.E.R. for Efficient Water Management -- online course

Previously offered courses that satisfy elective requirements for this specialization:

Actively Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Turfgrass Water Conservation
Drainage Systems
Effective Soil Water Management for Quality Golf Course Turf
Environmental Considerations in Golf Course Management
Golf Course Drainage: Application and Design
How to Manage Bad Water Quality and Maintain Good Playing Conditions
Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation Electrical Troubleshooting
Irrigation Scheduling Techniques
Irrigation Troubleshooting - Hardware Specific
Lake and Aquatic Plant Management
Protecting Natural Resources on the Golf Course
Protection of Water Resources
Protecting Water Resources
Reclaimed Water Irrigation
Salt-Affected Turfgrass Sites: Assessment and Management
Turfgrass Irrigation Water Quality: Assessment and Management
Effective Watershed Management Planning for Golf Course Operations
Integrated Environmental Management
Planning for an Irrigation Renovation
Project Management- Irrigation