2008 Environmental Solutions Center

Outreach Communications - The Outreach Communications station within the Environmental Solutions Center presented information for outreach and communication efforts at the golf facility. The station also highlighted the work being done by GCSAA and The Environmental Institute for Golf to spread the environmental message that golf is compatible with the environment. J. Cutler Robinson, Jr., CGCS, at Bayville Golf Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia, shared the positive benefits of participation in local watershed activities.

  • National Media Efforts - As part of a national outreach strategy, the GCSAA has established as a priority a greater presence in the national media for golf course superintendents and the association. Check out examples of how the media are showcasing "golf as green."
  • 20 Public Relations Tips - The following is a list of activities that you can undertake at your facility to enhance your image and inform individuals you interact with such as golf clientele, golf course management and the general public.
  • Surf Your Watershed - Find your watershed on this U.S. EPA sponsored website. Once you have found your watershed, you will be able to find citizen based groups that are active in your watershed.
  • 20 Ways To Work With the Media - The following is a list of activities that you can undertake in working with the media to gain coverage on your environmental efforts.

Informational Posters


 


Featured EDGE Case Study

Collaborating Golf Course Environmental Stewardship to Ensure a Healthy Watershed

Author:
Cutler Robinson, CGCS

Description:
Bayville Golf Club is located along Lynnhaven River and estuary to Chesapeake Bay. J. Cutler Robinson Jr., CGCS, shares the history of collaboration at Bayville Golf Club with multiple organizations including watershed groups to protect the environment.

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GCSAA
The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of GCSAA.
 

 

 


The Environmental Institute for Golf
1421 Research Park Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049-3859
Tel. (800) 472-7878 or (785) 841-2240
Contact us at fundmail@gcsaa.org

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