Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 10 17

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'O J;_ (;arc: Gf I'RLo.m.v R L0.1.1( Ri ycf :lf II:I; PI_i v Si n) ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP here are a number of improvements which would improve the sustainability of the golf course operation at Coal Creek Golf Course. One of the most noticeable and most beneficial conservation opportunities would come from the installation of a more efficient irrigation system which would allow the flexibility and control to place irrigation water where it is specifically required. New more efficient irrigation heads with more uniform spacing would allow the maintenance staff to more closely monitor and control the application of water to avoid over watering and turf damage. Iln addition, the master plan identifies a number of areas where turf grasses could be converted to low- maintenance grass species. These would include areas near No. 1 tee and green, 4 tee, 5 tee, 9 tee, 14 green and 15 tee. Turfgrass conversion areas would utilize shorter native and non native grasses such as fescue, Prairie Dropseed and Buffalo grass. The conversion of these native and low- maintenance areas would conserve water, reduce chemical and fertilizer inputs, reduce weekly mowing and provide additional habitat for ground dwelling birds, rodents and insects. N Additio "f a. e I ve environmental sustainability include e inst: lation of an irrigation weather station to monitor a d reduce water consumption, the installation of bird houses and bat houses, the supplemental use of skylights and/ or solar panels for the maintenance and clubhouse facilities and the use of porous paving materials at the clubhouse area. Audubon International provides information and certification of golf courses seeking to improve environmental stewardship. Visit their website at www.auduboninternational.org. AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL HElFoxrNonev GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS P.!(i1. 13 Ocrrr ci, 17, 2011