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2017 A nnual WCTA Research Summary Report

Gol f Canada CEO M eets w i th BC Gol f I ndustry Leaders

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Notification: Japanese Beetle Detection In The False Creek Area Of Vancouver

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Changes to Potable Water Use in Metro-Vancouver to be Implemented May 2018

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Sports Turf Canada & WCTA to Deliver Quality Education on Sept 20th in Aldergrove

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GolfBC to Manage Blue Ocean Golf Club

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Restricted Entry Intervals (REI's)

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In du st r y New s 24 Notification: Japanese Beetle Detection In

The False Creek Area Of Vancouver

From the President - We've Made it Through 38 Don?t Say We Didn?t Warn You - Changes to Potable Water Use in Metro-Vancouver to the Tough Part, Now Try to be Prepared be Implemented May 2018 Norway, Make up Your Mind or 2,4-D ? No 46 NGCOA Canada Acquires Vancouver Golf & Reasonable Grounds Travel Show Boardroom Yarn #54: It Never Ends Part 2 52 Golf Canada CEO Meets with BC Golf Who We Are And Our Value Proposition Industry Leaders Associat ion New s 68 GolfBC to Manage Blue Ocean Golf Club Redwoods GC Drive For Relief Supports Fire Victims Resear ch New s

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Com in g Even t s

Who Knew Turf Research Was So Important?

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Researchers Probe Effects of Climate Change on Sportsfield Maintenance Practices

Edu cat ion 21 KPU - Turf Management Campus News -

How is Enrollment?

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2017 Annual WCTA Research Summary Report

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Biological Control of Poa Annua in Fairways

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Oregon State University Update on Fungicide Alternatives for the Control of Microdochium Patch

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NTA Donates $41,000 Toward Research

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Quality Education on Sept 20th in Aldergrove

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?Tot al Eclipse of t he Park?field design at t he 2017 Lit t le League World Cham pionships held in Port land, Oregon, by Mike Hebrard of At hlet ic Field Design.

Mike?s part icipat ing in t he WCTA/ STC Field Day Sept 20 at Aldergrove At hlet ic Park.

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WCTA

NEWS

VIA WCTA STAFF

WCTA Boar d of Dir ect or s PRESIDENT: Peter Sorokovsky City of Burnaby, Parks, Rec & Cultural Services (604) 297-4494 peter.sorokovsky@burnaby.ca

VICE PRESIDENT: Norley Calder City of Calgary Parks (403) 268-8484 norley.calder@calgary.ca

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Travis Olson Kamloops Golf and Country Club (250) 319-4669 trav_olson@hotmail.com

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TWO YEAR DIRECTORS: Davin Marr Hillview Golf Course (250) 549-4653 davintmarr@hotmail.com

DIRECTORS WITH ONE YEAR REM AINING: Andre Dionne City of Coquitlam (604) 927-6246 adionne@coquitlam.ca

Stan Kazymerchyk KPU Turf Management (604) 599-3295 stan.kazymerchyk@kpu.ca

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Frits Verkerk Gallagher 's Canyon Golf Course (250) 861-4040 fverkerk@golfbc.com

Cameron Watt Redwoods Golf Course (778) 840-8161 camfwatt@gmail.com

PAST PRESIDENT: Jason Pick Olds College (403) 556-8243 jpick@oldscollege.ca

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jerry Rousseau Box 698 Hope, B.C V0X 1L0 (604) 869-9282 O exec.director@wctaturf.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: Leslie Carnell admin@wctaturf.com Email addresses are provided for WCTA business and inquires only. Permission is not given or implied to use addresses listed on this website for unsolicitted emails.

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BY PETER SOROKOVSKY

Fr om t h e Pr esiden t We've M ade it Th r ou gh t h e Tou gh Par t , Now Tr y t o be Pr epar ed Well, t hree quart ers of t he year is com plet e, kids are back t o school and t he easier part of t he growing season is here, when t he grass, regardless of how t all it is, seem s t o breat he a sigh of relief? . or m aybe t hat ?s just m y breat h I?m hearing.

Not that we haven?t learned valuable lessons from last season, but I?m looking forward to putting the last 10 months in the rear view mirror. It will be nice to not worry about problems that come with 30-40 degree weather like aging irrigation systems, putting on globs of sunscreen, avoiding heat stroke? .. I think you get the point.

tough part, let?s all get ahead of the curve and start planning for what?s to come. According to the Farmer ?s Almanac, we just need to get thru December and this winter will be warmer and drier than normal. That would be nice.

My plan is to be ahead for the next 10 months because I still feel behind from the last 10 months - if that makes any sense. With a seasonable September/October expected, aeration and overseeding will be done over the next 6 weeks along with applying a fall fertilizer with slow release Nitrogen, no Potassium, and high in sulfur along with a Phosphite. According to research by Dr. Doug Soldat and Clint

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Mattox (and you know how much I like research ? google these guys), this helps prevent Microdochium.

According to the Almanac, November will be drier than normal, so we plan to get drainage projects done that weren?t finished in the first part of the year.

Snow shovels will be on standby come December because I learned from last winter that I want to be in control (if that?s even possible) and clearing snow off low lying areas will help keep my grass alive (mostly).

In December when it?s really ugly out, I will be planning for that drier and warmer winter. Getting all my excel, word documents, and PDF files ready so the crew can get to those drain lines that need to be installed, aerate and topdress those ?never got to?walk-on and off areas, beautify around areas that customers tend to stand around, and so on. I?m taking comfort remembering we don?t need to prune trees because that was the only thing we could do last winter!

The point of this President?s message, is, try to be prepared. Let?s be in control of what we can even in the face of nature and uncertainty. Let?s do our research so we may better handle what comes our way with less stress. When and wherever possible, get together with colleagues and pick each other ?s brains. Let?s help each other be prepared.

Like I say to my Foreman in charge of the golf courses, ?between the three of us, we have one good brain?. What that means is we support one another. If I miss something, they pick up the slack or if they don?t see something, I follow up behind them and at the end of the day, we work as a team and there is less chance for mistakes.

We can also do that as members of our association, we can help each other, and each of us has valuable information to share. As I have always said, we are stronger together.

Regards, Peter Sorokovsky, WCTA President

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SCENES

BY CAMERON WATT

Redw oods GC Dr ive For Relief Su ppor t s Fir e Vict im s August 1, 2017 was a successful day for everyone who was part of Drive For Relief, at t he Redwoods Golf Course. This shot gun t ournam ent was planned, organized and execut ed in short not ice.

It was a fundraising effort to support the victims of this years wildfires in British Columbia. The goal - raise $30,000 and donate to the Red Cross.

The reality - $52,500 was raised through

support from locals, golf industry representatives, community businesses, and of course the Redwoods Golf Course.

Doug Hawley, managing director at Redwoods, came up with the idea.

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DougHawley,managing director at Redwoods

Tailgateparty,livemusic,andgolf withprizesfilledthe afternoonevent.

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donated an hour of lessons on the range, prior to the shotgun.

Tailgate party, live music, and golf with prizes filled the afternoon event. BBQ dinner, with donated steaks, a silent auction followed by more live music filled the evening.

The smoky skies seemed almost fitting for the day. It was a humble reminder of the many victims who were displaced and suffered loss. The event proved the community?s samaritan spirit! It is incredible that in such short time, many local vendors, business owners, and the golf industry came together to ensure success. The entire team at Redwoods are very grateful, and cannot thank everyone enough!

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TURFRESEARCHNEWS

BY CATHY MAJTENYI

Resear ch er s Pr obe Ef f ect s of Clim at e Ch an ge on Spor t sf ield M ain t en an ce Pr act ices For m unicipal parks and recreat ion direct ors and budget officers alike, t here has been a collect ive sigh of relief t his sum m er as Ont ario has avoided drought -like condit ions.

But the people tasked with keeping sports fields and public spaces looking lush and green know their luck will change at some point.

When summers are hot and dry, municipalities must decide if keeping grass athletic fields lush and green is worth the water it takes to make that happen.

This debate was one of the major issues identified by a Brock University researcher in a study published earlier this year, Climate Change and Canadian Community Grass-Based Sport Fields. ?One of the key questions that came out of this research was, do you water the sports fields during times of intense drought? Is that where the water should go?? says researcher Cheryl Mallen, associate professor in the department of sport management.

Mallen and her team interviewed directors, managers and maintenance staff within departments dealing with recreation, open spaces, community facilities and other aspects of park management.

There were 16 municipalities Researcher Cheryl Mallen, associate professor in the department of sport management, and a Brock University team has studied recreation, open spaces, community facilities and other aspects of park management.

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stretching from Toronto to Niagara Falls represented in the study.

The research team asked participants a series of questions centring on awareness of climate change impacts and strategies to address the impacts.

Participants were generally concerned with widely varying seasonal conditions such as winters that are extremely cold or mild, and they considered summer as a major concern with either lots of rain, drought conditions or a combination of the two.

Respondents also pointed to the presence of new pests and moulds brought about by warmer temperatures and unusual precipitation patterns as troubling new trends.

Topping the list of how to deal with climate change was the question of whether or not to water fields during dry times. ?I found a real polarization,? says Mallen. ?Some groups indicated that they are watering the fields to the extent that they can keep those fields beautifully green, so that the players totally enjoy playing sports on these lush fields. ?On the other hand, you have sports fields managers who are saying, ?Our people have already adjusted; they know that the grass is going to be browner. They are adapting mentally that this is what you play on and it?s OK and you can still have a good game of soccer.??

At issue is the cost of watering fields. ?The debate is: Do you want your taxes to go up to have green grass on sport fields?? says Mallen. ?Some municipalities are saying, ?We?re trying to be very responsible

with our money and stay within our budgets,?and other areas have more money, so within their budgets they have more to water their fields.?

The payoff for green fields, says Mallen, is that they attract sporting events, resulting in more direct and indirect revenues for surrounding communities.

Mallen is also working on a comparative study with sport management researcher Greg Dingle at La Trobe University in Australia, a country that has been battling droughts for more than a decade.

There, participants report being uplifted by watered fields, saying that green sport fields bring about positive feelings in people and bind communities together.

Mallen?s research uncovered a number of innovative measures municipalities are implementing to keep their fields as green and healthy as possible for dry times.

During the off-season, some protect sensitive areas such as goal creases and centre field by planting seed, surrounding them with hay bales and then keeping the areas covered during the winter using tarps. New technology in aerating tools, along with the use of carefully selected grass seed variations has helped. And during the season, some municipalities have taken to shifting the position of goals and centre field to avoid burning out the most heavily travelled areas.

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REGULATORYNEWS Nor w ay, M ake u p You r M in d or 2,4-D ? No Reason able Gr ou n ds

VIA HEALTH CANADA

Healt h Canada?s Pest Managem ent Regulat ory Agency has concluded t hat t here are no reasonable grounds t o believe t hat t he hum an healt h and environm ent al risks of product s cont aining all form s of 2,4-D current ly regist ered in Canada are, or t heir value is, unaccept able under current condit ions of use.

In 2013, pursuant to subsection 17(2) of the Pest Control Products Act, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) initiated a special review of pest control products containing 2,4-D based on the decision taken by Norway in 2000 to prohibit the use of this active ingredient due to human health and environmental concerns. The aspects of concern that prompted the special review were related

to human health (potential carcinogenicity of 2,4-D) and the environment (high mobility and the potential for runoff of 2,4-D to aquatic habitats from treated areas; potential risk to aquatic plants following runoff).

In order to evaluate the aspects of concern identified by Norway, the PMRA has considered the available information from Norway pertaining to the health and environmental concerns identified in the Norway decision. In addition, the PMRA considered the currently available relevant scientific information, which includes information considered for the re-evaluation of 2,4-D and any relevant information obtained since then, such as the information on Canadian incident reports, surface water monitoring data, reviews of epidemiological studies on 2,4-D and other phenoxy herbicides available in the public domain, available assessments of the potential Re-evaluation Note REV2017-08 Page 2 carcinogenicity of 2,4-D including the latest International Agency for Research on Cancer.

In 2016, following a science-based assessment of the above aspects of concern, the PMRA published the proposed special review decision for 2,4-D (REV2016-08). The proposed decision indicated that the pest control products containing 2,4-D were acceptable for continued registration taking into account the current conditions of use, and proposed to confirm the current registration. Following the publication of REV2016-08, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority registered 2,4- D as a pest control product for use on turf in Norway as of April 2016.

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CAMPUSNEWS KPU - Tu r f M an agem en t Cam pu s New s - How is En r ollm en t ?

BY STAN KAZYMERCHYK

How is enrollm ent ?

KPU Turf students Josh Carlsen, Luke Caughlan & Brennan Lessick with Manager of Parks Operations for the Township of Langley, Tab Buckner

First year is looking prom ising, wit h 14 of 18 spot s filled for Turfgrass Operat ions and 18 of 18 for Sust ainable Turf Pract ices. We already have 12 st udent s in varying st ages of t heir Turf Diplom a, but t hey are all at t ending on a part -t im e basis, so 2nd year classes are on t he low side.

Where were turf students this summer?

- Surrey Golf Club had Carolyn Reitzel, Kevin Robertson and Ksenia Thurston.

- Langley Township employed Josh Carlsen, Luke Caughlan and Brennan Lessick.

- Nick Grant was at Capilano GC while Sean Healy worked at Northlands GC. - Colin Stairs is Supe at Crown Isle.

- Jason Morgan became our 2nd Intern at Baltusrol GC in New Jersey.

- Duncan Longridge was at Fraserview GC and Geoff Rose at Marine Drive GC Coming events?

Several students and faculty will once again be volunteering at Bear Mountain for their Champions Tour "Pacific Links" in September. Students will attend "WCTA/STC Sportsfield Field Day" September 20 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.

First year students will core & topdress Langley Lawn Bowls October 10.

Turf Club will host their annual fall golf tourney at Redwoods Sunday, October 15.

Proceeds from this event go to student association membership and Conference attendance.

Turf Club members will soon begin soliciting golf passes for their annual "Golf for Research Contest".

Stan Kazymerchyk KPU Turf Management Instructor

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INDUSTRYNEWS

VIA CFIA

Not if icat ion : Japan ese Beet le Det ect ion In Th e False Cr eek Ar ea Of Van cou ver The Canadian Food Inspect ion Agency (CFIA) has det ect ed Japanese beet le (Popillia Japonica) in t he False Creek area of Vancouver, Brit ish Colum bia (BC).

In July 2017, a live beetle was found in a trap that was put out in the City of Vancouver as part of the CFIA?s routine annual surveillance activities.

Testing confirmed the beetle to be Japanese beetle. Based on this finding, survey work is being expanded to determine if there are more Japanese beetles in the area. Results of this follow-up survey work to date have determined that there is a Japanese beetle incursion in the False Creek area and delimitation surveys are underway to determine the spread of the pest.

The response to the detection of Japanese beetle from the CFIA and its partners will be determined once surveillance activities

have been completed in the Fall.

If there were to be a change in the JB regulatory status for BC from pest-free to infested it would not pose a trade barrier, but it could increase industry production costs by requiring regulated articles to be treated prior to export to pest-free areas in the United States.

There may also be significant costs associated with damage to grass, flowers and trees in parks and private properties.

At t h is poin t t h er e ar e n o im pact s on expor t s or t r ade of h ost plan t s t h e beet le im pact s. Th e CFIA w ill be f or m ally n ot if yin g r elevan t expor t / t r adin g par t n er s as r equ ir ed.

Japanese beetle is not a risk to human health or food safety, but is a highly invasive pest that attacks the roots, leaves and fruit of a wide variety of plants, crops and trees.

It is not known at this time how the Japanese beetles came into BC. However, the Japanese beetle may have been introduced through the movement of nursery and greenhouse stock, infested soil from regulated areas or via airplanes, rail cars or other vehicles from areas where the pest is established.

The CFIA is currently using a trap with components attractive to Japanese beetle for its surveillance efforts. There are no pesticides in the traps. The traps are visible to the public and they are labelled with a description of the trap and its purpose in order to deter interference and proactively address questions that the public may have.

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For more information about Japanese beetle please visit the CFIA?s website at http://inspection.gc.ca/JB. For information, calls or queries about the CFIA?s traps, surveillance work, or the pest itself, please call 604-292-5742. The public are asked to report any sightings to the CFIA at this number or through the web site

last two rows of spines on the last body segment distinguishes this grub from all others.

Japan ese Beet le Host s - Turf is the most favoured host of the larval stage of this pest but the roots of other plants are also attacked. Adults are heavy feeders, attacking both foliage and fruit of more than 250 host plants. The following is a partial list of plants severely injured by the Japanese beetle: elm, maple, grape vine, peach, apple, apricot, cherry, plum, rose, zinnia, corn, asparagus, soybean, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

Descr ipt ion

Pu pa: About the same size as the adult and somewhat resembling the adult except that the legs, antennae and wings are closely folded to the body. The body, which at first is a pale cream colour, gradually becomes tan and finally the metallic green of the adult. The pupae are found about 5-8 centimetres beneath the soil surface

Egg: Elliptical, white about 1.5 millimetres long, occurring singly about 8 centimetres beneath the soil surface.

Lar va: A typical C-shaped creamy white grub with a yellowish-brown head. Less than 25 millimetres in length at maturity; occurring in the fibrous root zone of host plants. The V-shaped arrangement of the

Adu lt : Oval outline from above, almost 10 millimetres long and 6 millimetres wide, abdomen, thorax and head metallic green with metallic copper-brown wing coverings and contrasting white tufts of hair along the sides and rear of the abdomen, active on warm sunny days from late June to late summer (in southern Ontario) (Figure 5).

Tr ap Det ails: This is one of the versions of the Japanese beetle trap the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is using for surveillance in the Vancouver area during the summer of 2017. For more information concerning Japanese beetle, or to report a Japanese beetle finding, please visit the CFIA?s website at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/JB

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COVERSTORY

BY JERRY ROUSSEAU

Wh o Kn ew Tu r f Resear ch Was So Im por t an t ?

The 2nd ever, TurfUnderResearchField Day (TURF Day), host ed by t he Prairie Turfgrass Research Cent re (PTRC) in Olds, AB, saw a m arked im provem ent in at t endance over t he 2015 inaugural event wit h over 100 delegat es present and t he addit ion of a supplier t rade show.

Hosted by Katie Dodson, Laura Chaves and Cory Mossing of the PTRC, the no charge biennial turf industry educational program featured a wide variety of research being conducted.

The morning plot tours were followed by lunch, an on-field tailgate tradeshow, several equipment demos and three afternoon education breakout sessions.

The day was a chance for turf managers to see first hand, research projects dealing with golf courses, athletic fields and municipal park and recreation maintenance.

To be expected, a large percentage of attendees came from Calgary. Norley

Calder, Zone Superintendent for the City of Calgary Parks Department and current WCTA Vice President commented, ?There are far more demands on turf now than just 10 years ago. It wasn?t easy then but it?s much harder now. Research is important and we need to continue if we?re going to improve how we do things.?

I couldn?t agree more. Studies from the US or around the world are good but don?t necessarily apply locally. Shrinking maintenance budgets add to the difficulty as does increasing regulatory pressure, for instance, pesticide bans and water restrictions.

As for the TURF Day itself, weather worked out well, always a concern for outdoor event organizers, and the event was a big hit for everyone involved. Congratulations to the PTRC team on a job well done leading turf management industry research efforts and for providing solutions to often complex problems.

For a list of current PTRC projects, see the list below. You can support turf research by joining the WCTA (10% of dues are earmarked for turf research), making a purchase at our annual silent auction or making a separate contribution to ?WCTA Turf Research?.

- Evaluation of the Use of Green Boost for Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency in Creeping Bentgrass Putting Greens - Effects of Fall Shade on Cold Acclimation of Putting Greens - Determination of Drought Tolerance of Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars - The Evaluation of Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue,

Hey Barry, what does this button do?

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and Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars for Sod Production - Evaluation of Compost Topdressing Applications and Compost Tea Applications on Sportsfield Turfgrass Swards - Evaluation of Native Grass Mixtures for Use Along Roadside Boulevards - Examination of Water Treatments and Topical Applications for Improving the Water Use Efficiency of Sand-Based Creeping Bentrgrass Putting Greens - Effects of Salinity on Cold Hardiness of Putting Greens - Fall Applications of Nitrogen and Potassium and Their Effect on Winter Hardiness - Evaluating the Effects of Varying Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Levels in a Sealed Environment - Alternative Weed Control Strategies for Controlling Weeds in Municipal Turfgrass Stands - Evaluation of Micro-Perf Technology Winter Covers.

Sorry Pat, didn't get you in the shot but your verti-cut demo had delegates on their knees! (almost)

Katie Dodson, lead Research Scientist at Olds College, PTRC, talks turf to delegates at the 2nd bienniel TURF Day.

Images credit: Jerry Rousseau

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FEATURESTORY

Rest r ict ed En t r y In t er vals (REI's) Recent ly, t here was som e social m edia chat t er regarding REIs as t hey apply t o golf courses. It quickly becam e apparent t here are som e m isconcept ions out t here so Jerry Rousseau, WCTA Execut ive Direct or and I, decided we should t riple check what we t hink we know about REI?s versus what t he act ual rules say and who governs t his im port ant com ponent of pest icide applicat ion m anagem ent .

We have reached out to Health Canada PMRA and WorksafeBC, both governing bodies of REI?s and did some lengthy internet research to see if we missed some form of notice about upcoming label re-evaluation, potential changes to REI?s as was mentioned on social media, or anything related to the topic.

We spoke with Mario Lanthier, who is currently rewriting the IPM Manual for Turf and reviewed the existing IPM

Manual for Turfgrass Managers and the BC Pesticide Applicator Handbook.

Neither of us found anything new or pending. While Jerry reached out to his contacts within the PMRA, asking if there were any planned changes to current label recommendations, ie. going to a minimum of a 12-hour REI across the board, my research focussed on WorkSafeBC regulations. Expecting a slow reply from Health Canada, Jerry also contacted Dave Woodske, Industry Specialist, Ornamentals and Greenhouse Vegetables in BCs Ministry of Agriculture.

Both of these contacts confirmed there have been no changes to REI requirements. No wholesale and standardized changes to labels, to require a minimum of 12 hours before entry, are being considered at this time.

My research brought REI?s to front of mind and I found something very interesting that directly applies to how I was managing worker re-entry. Simply googling ?Pesticide REI WorkSafeBC?, I found the following webpage with a statement that doesn?t exist in their regulation: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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I immediately called WorkSafe for clarification, eventually speaking with Doug Irving, a hygiene officer with WorkSafeBC. We discussed contradictions between the two documents after which he followed up with their agriculture division, both concluding that REI is what is on the label. He did mention that REIs are on WorkSafe?s radar and we should engage their Regulatory Practices and open communications as a concerned industry.

Finally, I called a supplier thinking surely they would know if there were

any changes to labels from the PMRA. Marie Thorne from Syngenta had no knowledge of any changes and said she would contact her regulation department. Although I haven?t heard back, I?m going to assume, as with all other comments, there is no change (at this time) to current label requirements.

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Control Products Act Registration Number ?(PCP), which will be shown on the label, needs to understand that pesticides are governed by multiple jurisdictions. In the case of REI?s in British Columbia, Health Canada PMRA and WorkSafeBC make the rules however in other provinces there are differences.

From a Health Canada standpoint, it?s simply stated that the label is the law: ?Health Canada carefully considers the safety of anyone who may be exposed to pesticides in Canada. As with all other use directions and precautions on a pesticide label, complying with REI directions is a legal requirement and part of pesticide safety.?

WorkSafeBC Regulations for Occupational Health and Safety have restrictions for workers re-entering areas treated with pesticides.

- Workers may not enter a treated area until they have waited the required re-entry interval.

- Workers should follow the re-entry interval on the label.

- If there is no re-entry interval on the label, the following intervals should be used (refer to above image for toxicity ratings): - 24 hours for a slightly toxic pesticide - 48 hours for moderately or very toxic pesticides

?Heal th Canada caref ul l y consi ders th e saf ety of anyone w h o may be ex posed to pesti ci des i n Canada. A s w i th al l oth er use di recti ons and precauti ons on a pesti ci de l abel , compl yi ng w i th REI di recti ons i s a l egal req ui rement and part of pesti ci de saf ety.?

- If multiple products are being applied, use the longest re-entry interval as stated on the label.

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Mario Lanthier, he said to remember that the webpage in question is merely a summary and not the actual regulation.

In short I, and many others, believe the ?label is the law?and that everyone applying pesticides must follow label requirements. To quote Mr. Woodske, ?Will WorkSafe ever take action against a ?farmer ?that uses the label rather than their (WorkSafe) REI? It?s unlikely since they won?t want to challenge the PMRA.?

In conclusion, I?m going to continue keeping employees on shift out of treated areas for a minimum of 24 hours. Golfers will be allowed to enter after the duration of time stated on the label. Most labels for turf pesticides I?ve researched to this point, have a REI of ?when product has dried? but some are longer so read the label!

to remember that this is all subject to change. Supporting your industry associations will greatly assist with our voice being heard by regulators, if and when proposed changes are announced, and of course we?ll help you stay well-versed on all requirements.

As always, please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions and all the best as we approach fall preparation.

Keith Lyall AGA-BC Environmental Advocacy Committee Chair Som e f u r t h er in t er est in g poin t s abou t REI?s: - Different pesticides will have different REIs, since pesticides vary widely in toxicity and hazard.

- Many pesticides have more than one different REI.

Of course there are some daily golf course tasks like cutting pins but it?s not overly difficult to keep employees out an ?area? for 24 hours and I think it shows two important commitments:

- The REI can vary between crops.

1. We are committed to meeting or exceeding current legislation/regulations; and

- Only allow workers or other people into treated areas during restricted entry intervals if they use the proper protective clothing.

2. We are committed to worker safety, which staff will appreciate.

Hopefully this article helps you better understand REI?s however it?s important

- The type of work activity also affects the REI. This is because the amount of human contact with treated foliage varies.

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BOARDROOM

BY DAVID L. DOHERTY

YARN#54 It Never En ds Par t 2 In t he Sept / Oct 2013 issue of t he Boardroom , I wrot e an art icle t it led ?IT NEVER ENDS?.

I want t o t ake t he libert y of cont inuing a part of t hat art icle wit h an updat e of event s at t hat course over t he last 2.5 years.

I began that article ?IT NEVER ENDS?with the following story line: It Never Ends

By Dave Doherty During a recent conversation with a very good friend of mine who is the Director of Golf Operations at a private club in northern California he confirmed that the new Bermuda grass fairways sprigged last fall were coming along now that the weather had warmed up. Then the conversation turned to how the chemical side of the equation in conjunction with an aerifying and sand top dressing program was being achieved.

During this entire 32 minute conversation not once were the club?s greens or bunkers mentioned, and probably for good reason.

Eight years earlier when I started working with this club, the only conversation was about

how to bring the greens up to the level that the members expected and how long it would take to get them there. Now they were meeting members?expectations.

Then the conversation turned to the bunkers, a project that also had been completed. The fairways, the club?s third project, had come in very successfully during their first growing season.

We learned a tremendous amount during this eight-year period about getting the greens and bunkers where they were expected to be, but most importantly we learned how to keep them there. A combination of physical properties science and soil chemistry science combined with commonsense and hard work has resulted in this course being one of the finest in northern California, and which by the way, has a waiting list for members. It?s a drive for perfection ? ?It never ends.?

Let?s fast forward 2.5 years to the present.

The greens, bunkers, fairways, and project #4 roughs have all come in and continue to perform very well and the members are extremely satisfied, to a point. The members want green speeds of 10 and 10+ year round without sacrificing turf quality.

Thememberswant green speedsof 10and10+ year round without sacrificingturf quality. This isnot anunrealisticrequest andthe membersareverymuchwithintheir rightstomakesucharequest.

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This is not an unrealistic request and the members are very much within their rights to make such a request.

My phone conversation this morning with this same Director of Golf Operations was not could we achieve and maintain green speeds in the 10s but what we need to do agronomical to achieve and maintain these greens speeds without suffering loss of turf quality. I have no doubt that within the next few years the club?s maintenance staff will have developed techniques and procedures to meet the member ?s expectations. The first stages of some added procedures and reduction of another will start within the next few months. The results will be monitored and

changes made as we go along.

I have to smile when I think that a few short years ago the only thing the members wanted was grass on their greens. The present day playing conditions did not come easy and not without turmoil within the club?s leadership, but everyone continued to work toward a common goal.

Over the last 25-plus years I have worked with thousands of golf course superintendents, grounds managers, owners, green committees, board of directors, general managers and only God knows who else, and in all of this time I?ve come to realize that there will always be another project and that?s what is so exciting about the turf industry.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

VIA WCTA STAFF

Don?t Say We Didn?t War n You Ch an ges t o Pot able Wat er Use in M et r o-Van cou ver t o be Im plem en t ed M ay 2018 On August 10t h, Met ro-Vancouver circulat ed an updat e let t ing st akeholders know t hat on June 23, t he Board approved revisions t o t he Wat er Short age Response Plan (WSRP) and t hat t he policy has a new nam e ? t he Drinking Wat er Conservat ion Plan (DWCP).

The purpose of the DWCP is to manage demand for drinking water during the summer months (low precipitation or snow

melt), and if necessary during water shortages and in emergencies (earthquake or fire).

The DWCP includes seven changes to water use restrictions across the region, mostly affecting the watering of lawns and landscapes, playin g f ields an d golf cou r ses, and the operation of commercial car washes and pools.

The biggest change for sports fields and golf courses is t h e pot en t ial t o w at er u n der an appr oved w at er m an agem en t plan (AWMP), in essence, an exemption from Stage 1 through 3 restrictions on the condition that water management plans result in an overall reduction in water use.

For golf courses, the news is excellent.

Similar policy used in southern California resulted in a win-win; water savings were greater than the arbitrarily restrictive approach and golf course superintendents were able to prioritize and manage their water use within the plan.

For sportsfields unaffected by previous restrictions, the news is also good.

Restrictions were coming and have been included in the new DWCP but as with golf, implementation of a water management plan will allow turf managers flexibility within a government mandate to conserve water during drought conditions by providing an overall reduction in water use.

Th e n ew DWCP w ill be ef f ect ive on Novem ber 1, 2017, f or im plem en t at ion on M ay 1, 2018, pr ovidin g local gover n m en t s su f f icien t t im e t o u pdat e t h eir bylaw s t o r ef lect t h e n ew u pdat es.

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Sportsfieldmanagersand golf coursesuperintendents canbepro-activebyapproaching their local government toencourage by-lawchangesthat allowfor the useof water management plans.

Next St eps A handful of local governments in Metro-Vancouver already allow the use of AWMP?s. It remains unclear as to whether Metro-Van will encourage other

municipalities to follow suit or if lobbying will be the role of industry associations and individual operators.

With that, sportsfield managers and golf course superintendents can be pro-active by approaching their local government to encourage by-law changes that allow for the use of water management plans. They can also prepare for the changes by creating a water management plan in advance of the May 1, 2018 implementation.

CLICK HERE f or a sam ple w at er m an agem en t plan f r om a golf cou r se

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RESEARCHNEWS

BY JOHNSTON, GOLOB, WSU

Biological Con t r ol Of Poa An n u a In Fair w ays Elim inat ion of P. annua from golf course t urf has been an object ive of t urfgrass m anagers and research personnel for decades. It s elim inat ion from golf course fairways will enhance aest het ics, playabilit y, save m oney and labor, and m ake t he gam e a m ore posit ive experience for golfers. The use of a biological cont rol t o achieve t his object ive will be proact ive environm ent al st ewardship by t he t urfgrass indust ry.

NTA Research Report February 20, 2017 William Johnston and Charles Golob Department of Crop and Soils Sciences Washington State University Pullman, WA Project Start Date: 2016 Project Duration: Three year NTA funding: $15,000 for 2016 Showing promise and warranting

additional turf research is Pseudomonas fluorescens strain D7, a deleterious rhizosphere bacteria has been registered (EPA Reg No. 71975-U, 71975-WA-001) by Verdesian Life Sciences primarily as a biological control (herbicide) in the agricultural sector for the control of downy brome (Bromus tectorum). Limited research has been done on turfgrasses.

Kennedy et al. (2001) in a laboratory study showed D7 did not inhibit the growth or germination of tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, or Kentucky bluegrass. In a silt loam soil in the growth chamber, D7 did not inhibit the root growth or germination of tall fescue, but did inhibit the germination (but not root growth) of perennial ryegrass. No research has been conducted to date on the effect of D7 on P. annua.

D7 shows promise as a biological control of weeds in the PNW, it was developed at WSU, has been under ongoing WSU research for over 20 years, and has been tested on numerous soils in the PNW. Anecdotal observations have indicated that D7 might have some control of annual bluegrass (Jim Connolly, personal communication, 2015); however, research data and findings are now needed to confirm, or dispute, the potential of this new biological product for the control of P. annua in turf.

Un iqu en ess of t h e st u dy: 1. Potentially identify a biological control of P. annua.

2. A single application of D7 may provide long-term control (see Fig. 1).

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3. D7 provided control of P. annua in the seed bank over time, which is not possible with currently available herbicides.

combination there will initially be less P. annua to deal with and acceptable early control followed by later biological control.

IMAGE COURTESY KENMURE GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BLOG

Resear ch Object ives:

Exper im en t al Design & M et h ods:

1) Golf course study to determine the effects of timing and rates of D7 (fall only vs. fall + spring) on P. annua control in a mix P. annua/Kentucky bluegrass fairway over several years.

Field studies were initiated at the WSU Palouse Ridge Golf Course in late fall 2015 with applications of D7 to a Kentucky bluegrass/P. annua fairway.

2) Effect of herbicide treatments (Tenacity + Xonerate and PoaCure) to initially knock down the P. annua population followed by D7 applications for long-term control.

Biological controls typically start slow, giving essentially unacceptable control compared to chemical treatments; however, as the microorganism increases over several years it is anticipated it will eventually provide acceptable, continuous P. annua control (Fig. 1). Thus, with the

Study 1 - evaluate timing and rates of D7 (D7 applied only in year 1) for P. annua control over three years. D7 timings were fall only (11/16/15) and fall (11/16/15) + spring (4/6/16). D7 rates were 0, 2, 10, or 30 g/acre. PoaCure was also applied at 1.26 fl oz/1000 ft2 for a chemical treatment for comparison. Fall only PoaCure was applied 11/16/15. Fall + spring PoaCure was applied 11/16/15 and 4/6/16, 4/20/16 and 5/4/16.

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Study 2 - evaluate applications of herbicides (to initially knock back the P. annua population) followed by D7 applications over the top of the initial herbicide treatments. Herbicide treatments were: 1) PoaCure at 1.26 fl oz/1000 ft2 in 3 applications spring 2016 (4/20/16, 5/4/16, and 5/18/15) and 3 applications fall 2016 (10/5/16, 10/19/16/, and 11/2/16) and 2) Tenacity (4 fl oz/1000 ft2) + Xonerate (1.4 fl oz/1000 ft2) in 3 applications fall 2016 (9/7/16, 9/21/16, and 10/5/16). D7 was applied at 2, 10, or 30 g/acre on 11/17/16.

PoaCure and Tenacity + Xonerate will be applied spring 2017 and D7 will be applied in the fall 2017 and 2018. Plots will be evaluated for P. annua control, turfgrass quality, etc. for 2 additional years.

Results: Study 1. The initial percentage of P. annua in the fairway was visually estimated at 30-35% (11/16/15). There was no statistical difference in P. annua control in either the fall only or the fall + spring treatments. This is somewhat to be expected as the D7 applications have theoretically not yet had time to be effective and the PoaCure treatments were primarily applied in the spring 2016 just prior to the 5/26/16 rating date. However, it had been anticipated that the single fall PoaCure application on 11/16/15 would have had some reduction in P. annua (see below Study 2). It is anticipated that continued PoaCure applications in 2017 will show a reduction in P. annua.

Study 2. The initial percentage of P. annua in the fairway was 35% (5/26/16), which was prior to application of D7 (11/17/16).

The percentage of P. annua was again rated

on 8/24/16 and 9/21/16. Unlike study 1, the reduction in P. annua compared to the check by both Tenacity + Xonerate and PoaCure treatments was evident (Fig. 2).

Compared to the initial rating (5/26/16) on 9/21/16 the P. annua in the check had increased 38% while P. annua in the Tenacity + Xonerate plots had decreased 11% and the PoaCure plots had a decrease in P. annua of 32%. D7 was applied in late fall 2016 and no results are yet available.

Tenacity + Xonerate and PoaCure treatments will continue in 2017.

Expected Benefits: Potentially a P. annua biocontrol program for fairways will be identified. A single application of D7 may provide long-term control of P. annua. Initially the golf course industry will benefit the most, as with many new products and programs. The use of a biological control will provide turfgrass managers an additional option to the use of chemical control measures and will be hopefully seen as sound environmental stewardship by the industry and general public.

References: Kennedy, A.C., B.N. Johnson, and T.L. Stubbs. 2001. Host range of a deleterious rhizobacterium for biological control of downy brome. Weed Sci. 49(6):792-797.

Kennedy, A.C., T.L. Stubbs, and J.C. Hansen.

2011. Microbial control of cheatgrass, jointed goatrass, and medusahead. w w w.f w aa.or g/ accou n t s/ f w aa/ Verdesian Life Sciences. 2016. Verdesian Life Sciences announces new biological herbicide.

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HEALTH&

VIA CLEANFARMS

SAFETYNEWS Clean FARM S Un w an t ed Pest icide Disposal CleanFARMS Brit ish Colum bia program t o ret urn your unwant ed or obsolet e pest icides and livest ock m edicat ions.

Farmers: safely dispose of your unwanted agricultural pesticides and livestock medications on select dates from October 3?19, 2017, at one of the following locations, for no charge: VICTORIA - Tu es Oct 3 Capital Regional District -Hartland Landfill 1 Hartland Ave 250-360-3030 DUNCAN - Wed Oct 4 Bings Creek Recycling Centre 3900 Drinkwater Road 250-746-2540 COURTENAY - Th u r s Oct 5 Comox Valley Waste Management Centre 3699 Bevan Road Cumberland 250-334-6000 DELTA - Tu es Oct 10 an d Wed Oct 11 Crop Production Services Evergro

7430 Hopcott Road 604-940-0290 ABBOTSFORD - Tu es Oct 17 an d Wed Oct 18 Univar Agriculture 3256 McCallum Road 604-859-4919 PEM BERTON - Th u r s Oct 19 Squamish-Lilloett Regional District Transfer Station 1947 Carpenter Road 604-894-6371 x236 Note: Obsolete pesticides and livestock medications will only be accepted from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.at each site on the dates indicated.

For more information: 1-877-622-4460 or www.cleanfarms.ca

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INDUSTRYNEWS

VIA NGCOA

NGCOA Can ada Acqu ir es Van cou ver Golf & Tr avel Sh ow Vancouver GOLFEXPO becom es t he 7t h consum er golf show owned and operat ed by t he Nat ional Golf Course Owners Associat ion Canada.

The British Columbia Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Lower Mainland?s consumer golf exposition from previous owners Owen Hoskinson and John Tipping of Cascadia Events (Seattle, WA) which will be re-branded as Vancouver GOLFEXPO. This recent acquisition marks the seventh consumer golf show owned and operated by NGCOA Canada and its over 1,300 members across Canada.

Golf & Travel Show welcomed us from the beginning - which made our transition easy. I am sure this new transition will prove easier and a great benefit to golf in the province and beyond."

Vancouver GOLFEXPO 2018 will take place on Saturday, February 17th to Sunday, February 18th at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Forum, 2901 East Hastings Street in Vancouver. ?The BC Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada is pleased to have acquired this consumer golf exposition and are very much looking forward to working with our members and the golf industry towards building upon the successes of the show as we move forward,? stated Ms. Corinne Allan, President, BC Chapter, NGCOA Canada (General Manager, Fraserglen Golf Course). ?We are confident that this event will grow while meeting the needs of our members, the golf industry as well as for all golfers in the Lower Mainland,? added Allan.

COURTESY "It has been our pleasureIMAGE to oversee the BLUE OCEAN Exhibitor rates will be announced soon and Vancouver Golf & Travel Show since the will feature NGCOA Canada Member Winter Olympics displaced the event in Pricing incentives for exhibitors. For more 2011 - we are even more thrilled that the information, visit vancouver.golfexpos.ca NGCOA Canada has stepped up to take or contact Erica Beck, Regional Director, over the event. We have tremendous NGCOA Canada - British Columbia at confidence that this organization has the 778-726-1200 or ebeck@ngcoa.ca. relationships and credibility to take it to the next step." says John Tipping "The sponsors and exhibitors at the Vancouver

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TURFRESEARCHNEWS

BY CLINT MATTOX

Or egon St at e Un iver sit y Updat e on Fu n gicide Alt er n at ives f or t h e Con t r ol of M icr odoch iu m Pat ch Since 2013, t welve field t rials have t aken place focusing on m anaging Microdochium pat ch on annual bluegrass put t ing greens in t he absence of fungicides. Trials have included t he use of nit rogen, phosphit e, iron sulfat e, sulfur, hort icult ure oils, biological cont rol product s, and cult ural pract ices.

Based on data collected from 2013-2015, there was a strong suggestion that urea applied at 0.1 #N/M every two weeks does not increase the incidence of Microdochium patch on annual bluegrass putting greens, while 0.2 #N/M does lead to more disease. There was also suggestion

that 2.0#FeSO4/M applied every two weeks will suppress Microdochium patch, although this rate of iron sulfate will also lead to abiotic damage. The second phase of research concluded in April 2017 with an additional two field trials considering the differences in spray carrier volumes and timing frequency of 2.0#FeSO4/M. This research suggests that spray applications every two weeks were the most effective as suppressing Microdochium patch and that higher spray carrier volumes (7.5 or 10.0 gal/M) still lead to abiotic damage although the turfgrass color is not darkened as much as with lower carrier volumes (2.5 or 5.0 gal/M).

Other trials taking place from 2013-2015 strongly suggested that Civitas One, sulfur, phosphite, or rolling applied alone or in any combination would suppress Microdochium patch, although treatments including rolling in combination with Civitas One would lead to abiotic damage. Since 2015, five more trials have taken place to explore methods of managing Microdochium patch without the adverse effects of abiotic damage. The data from these subsequent trials suggest that combinations of 0.25# S/M and phosphite (applied at 0.075# H3PO3/M) applied every two weeks suppress the incidence of Microdochium patch better than sulfur or phosphite applied at the same rates alone.

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combination of 0.5# S/M and 0.075# H3PO3/M. Under traffic replication (76 rounds of golf a day), this treatment combination provided suppression of Microdochium patch comparable to a

traditional fungicide and no abiotic damage was observed.

Two more field trials are taking place this winter. One is exploring rates of Civitas One and phosphite at different timings as well as the effects of using Civitas One for only certain months of the winter. The second trial is exploring the use of phosphite in combination with iron sulfate to elucidate if the addition of phosphite may reduce overall iron sulfate use and lead to less abiotic damage.

Clint Mattox, Alec Kowalewski, & Brian McDonald

Photos taken on 02-18-2017.

Starting on Sept.

22nd 2016, left plot received 8.5 oz.

Civitas One/M in combination with 0.075# H3PO3 (phosphite)/M in a four-week rotation of a combination of 0.5# S/M and 0.075# H3PO3 /M. The plot on the right was not treated.

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REGULATORYNEWS

VIA WORKSAFE BC worker health and safety representative.

Join t Healt h & Saf et y Com m it t ee M an dat or y Tr ain in g The joint healt h and safet y com m it t ee support s t he em ployer 's dut y t o ensure a healt hy and safe workplace.

The joint com m it t ee brings t oget her represent at ives of t he em ployer and t he workers, t o ident ify and help resolve healt h and safet y issues in t he workplace.

Wh en you n eed a join t h ealt h an d saf et y com m it t ee If your workplace has 20 or more workers, you need a joint committee. This includes any workplace where there are 20 or more workers employed at the workplace for longer than a month. WorkSafeBC may also order that a joint committee be established in any other workplace.

Wh en you n eed a w or k er h ealt h an d saf et y r epr esen t at ive If your workplace has more than 9 but fewer than 20 workers, you need to have a

This includes any workplace where there are 10 or more workers employed at the workplace for longer than a month.

------------------------------------------------------------UPDATE FROM THE EM PLOYERS' ADVISERS OFFICE Joint Health and Safety Committee Member Training, and other EAO Seminars As set out in our January Law and Policy Bulletin, regulation 3.27(4) requires mandatory training for all joint committee members selected on or after April 3, 2017.

Employers need to ensure their committee members are trained as soon as possible, but not more than 6 months after selection.

The EAO has created 4 webinars which have been reviewed by WorkSafeBC. These webinars are designed to meet 6 of the 8 hours of mandatory training.

While we had hoped to offer the webinars by the end of July, a number of technical issues have delayed the launch. The primary challenge is the implementation of a new seminar registration system which is designed to make registering for seminars quick, easy and effective for our clients.

Our office is working tirelessly to resolve the technical issues to provide you with the quality seminars you have come to expect from the EAO. In the meantime, before taking the EAO training, participants are asked to complete WorkSafeBC?s e-learning session. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete; when combined with the EAO webinars, the mandatory 8 hours of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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training will be met.

------------------------------------------------------------For more WorksafeBC information on Joint Health and Safety Committees, CLICK HERE

EAO Locations in BC: Abbotsford; Kamloops; Kelowna; Nanaimo; Prince George; Richmond; Trail; Victoria Phone: 1-800-925-2233; Fax: 1-855-664-7993 Email: EAO@eao-bc.org

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INDUSTRYNEWS

BY JEFF SUTHERLAND

Golf Can ada CEO M eet s w it h BC Golf In du st r y Leader s Barely int o his st art , Golf Canada's new CEO is already m aking t he rounds.

Laurence Applebaum, who spent the last five years as executive vice-president of the Women?s Tennis Association, set an aggressive 21-day schedule to meet with golf industry leaders across Canada... all on their home turf.

His stop in BC was July 19th, hosted by the Point Grey Golf and Country Club and was an opportunity for break out meetings with four separate groups including the directors of the Allied Golf Association (AGA) of BC (a collective of individual

provincial golf sector leaders).

That meeting was a mix of meet-and-greet, tailgate, and open discussion about specific programs and services offered by Golf Canada.

Topics ranged from the number of golf associations across Canada, to detailed talk about green fee pricing at Vancouver municipal golf courses, charitable contributions originating from golf in Canada and the financial state of the industry itself.

In review of AGA-BC?s efforts, tangible success stories were brought up such as the recent increase in matched government golf marketing funding from $50k to $250k, development of a new IPM manual for turf managers with $35k from the Ministry of Environment to help, three successful golf awareness days in Victoria and regulatory advocacy work on the issues of pesticides, water use and liquor laws.

Applebaum was visibly impressed remarking, ?This is an awesome initiative, I haven?t met Left to right: Jerry Rousseau, with any Western Canada Turfgrass Association, Donald Miyazaki, PGA of BC, Mike Whalen, Canadian Society of Club Managers, Laurence Applebaum, Golf Canada, Kris Jonasson, BC Golf Association, Joan Probert, National Golf Course Owners Association, Erica Beck, National Golf Course Owners Association, Trevor Smith, Allied Golf Association of BC President, IMAGE COURTESY AGA-BC Dale Jackson, Golf Canada

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other group like this in the other provinces.?

like to see the role and perception of Golf Canada change.

It is clear that growing Golf Canada and driving the game is on Applebaum?s mind, ?There are financial opportunities for Golf Canada to pursue such as Olympic sport funding and additional corporate sponsorship... We need to create a profitable, robust business of golf.

Marketing and communication is key.?

?Golf Canada has been described as being an inch deep and a mile wide. We need to narrow our focus, change our culture and as a take-away from this meeting, expect ?upservice?from Golf Canada in the near future.?

But it is also clear that Applebaum would

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CAMPUSNEWS

BY JASON PICK

Olds College Cam pu s New s Updat e on En r ollm en t , In t er n sh ips an d Field Sch ools This edit ion of Olds College ?Cam pus News?provides an updat e on enrollm ent , our int ernships and field schools, t he PTRC research day, and t he Turf Science Cert ificat e!

Our students have been busy all summer

in their respective field school and internship studies, where each complete 3 courses or 9 credits over the summer.

With bi-weekly assignments, each student will have completed twelve learning goals over the 24 week growing season.

For our January intake this year, numbers have once again reached capacity with a healthy waiting list into first year. We?ll expect thirty new first-years to join us in January, and with minimal attrition, will receive another twenty-eight second-year students back on campus. Our degree students, also topping eighteen this year, will begin their online classes in November before face to face classes begin in January that start with Project Management and Research Methods. Altogether, we?ll have 70+ new and returning turfies back on CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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New this year at the PTRC TURF Day, an on-field supplier trade show. campus!

LINK - Tu r f Scien ce Cer t if icat e LINK - Tu r f gr ass M an agem en t Diplom a LINK - Golf Cou r se M an agem en t Applied Degr ee The Prairie Turfgrass Research Center hosted another successful research day on the plots, welcoming over 100+ delegates, and new to the program - supplier booths and demonstrations. Bringing turf professionals from the golf, parks and recreation sectors, a strong presence was shown from all areas of professional sportsturf management. The program proved to have grown 25% since its last event at the college, and we hope to continue to support our industry with all proceeds going to the Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation.

Special thanks goes out to Barry Cochrane and Nick Weisgerber of Oak Creek, who donated their time to assist in the CEU session, as well as offering the TORO multipro 1750 sprayer for demonstration.

Other demos included Marinus Reinke and

Pat Differ who showed us the Maredo interchangeable heads, Martin Deerline for their deep tine aerator demo and Woodbay Technologies 9200 their dethatcher effectiveness. For the complete research report from the PTRC, click this LINK., or go to the PTRC website: https://www.oldscollege.ca/researchinnovation/Turfgrass-Research/turf-Day/ The next offering of the 100% online Turf Science Certificate, begins again on October 9th. The first of 3 levels of education offering a specialization in golf, Parks and Sportsturf, our intake this year has tripled since its first offering. If you are working full-time, this accessible training program has been designed to meet your busy schedule. To learn more, check the Pr ogr am Over view LINK. For more information about our Turfgrass diploma, and degree programs at Olds College, check out our website http://www.oldscollege.ca/programs/ horticulture/turfgrass/ Until next time, keep it down the middle!

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COMINGEVENTS

VIA BCGSA

?Vin t age 50?

BCGSA In t er ior Ch apt er Fall Win d-Up Tou r n am en t Please plan on being part of a great day of golf, net working and fun at t he Pent ict on Golf and Count ry Club on Sept em ber 29, 2017. This will be t he 50t h anniversary of t he Int erior Superint endent s wind up t ournam ent .

We are hoping to make this a day to remember, so put together a team, a partial team or sign up individually to join the festivities. Not a golfer, but you?ve been a part of the interior golf industry sometime in the past 50 years, ?we want you?. Sign up as a non-golfer and you can still be a part of history.

If you have any old photos, equipment etc., please let me know so we can have it on display for all to see. Please pass this cover letter and entry form on to anyone that?s made our industry what it is today, we don?t want to miss anyone.

Because this is our 50th we are calling it the ?Vintage 50? wind-up. Plan on hitting some shots with ?vintage? clubs, there will be a ?vintage car ? hole in one, and EVERYONE is encouraged to wear ?vintage? golf attire. There will prizes for best dressed individuals and teams. We will be having the traditional ?Verne?s Caesar Breakfast? to get the day going. Before anyone hits a shot there will be a group photo taken to go into the history books.

If you have any questions you can contact any of the committee members: Jeff Bennett, Patrick Kerr, Ladd LeGeyt, Stan Kaz, Rick Shillitto or myself, Larry Olson.

Sign up today as we can only accommodate 28 teams, you don?t want to miss this one.

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WCTA

VIA WCTA STAFF

NEWS Com in g Even t s Su m m ar y Wit h so m uch happening in t he worlds of golf and sport t urf m anagem ent , it 's t ough t o keep t rack but we'll do our best t o provide a current list of event s, m eet ings and field days.

More information will be added as it's received including times, dates, locations and CEC point availability.

2017 Sept em ber 20 WCTA/ Spor t s Tu r f Can ada Spor t st u r f Field Day, Tow n sh ip of Lan gley 1.0 CEC IPM Sept em ber 21 BCGSA Lower Mainland Windup, Nicklaus North Sept em ber 25-27 Spor t s Tu r f Can ada Spor t st u r f M an agem en t an d M ain t en an ce Cou r se, Chestermere, AB Sept em ber 27-28 Can West Hor t Sh ow , Abbot sf or d Tr adex Sept em ber 29 VIGSA Windup, lMt. Brenton Golf Course Sept em ber 29

BCGSA In t er ior 50t h An n iver sar y Golf Tou r n am en t - Penticton Golf Club, host Larry Olson Sept em ber TBD BCGSA North Windup, Aspen Grove Golf Course Oct ober 1-3 NTA Con f er en ce, Suncadia Resort, WA Oct ober 23-24 Can-Am Cup ? Baltusrol Novem ber 14 BCGSA Interior AGM, Gallagher ?s Canyon m id-Novem ber BCGSA Kootenay AGM, St. Eugene Mission Novem ber 19-22 BCGSA Professional Development Days, Victoria Novem ber 25-27 Alberta Property Managers, Canmore Novem ber 29 - Decem ber 1 IIABC Con f er en ce, Radisson Vancouver Airport Decem ber 7 BCGSA Lower Mainland Christmas Social, location TBA Decem ber 8 VIGSA AGM, location TBA 2018 Jan u ar y 16-19 STM A Con f er en ce, Ft. Worth Jan u ar y 16-18 OGSA Con f er en ce, Niagara Falls Jan u ar y TBD IEPMA Conference, location TBA Febr u ar y 3-8 GIS Sh ow , San Antonio

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Febr u ar y 14-16 WCTA 55t h Con f er en ce an d Tr ade Sh ow , River Rock Casin o Resor t , Rich m on d, BC Febr u ar y 15 WCTA AGM

* This is not necessarily a complete list.

We will make updates and add details as further information becomes available. If you have an event to add, please contact Jerry Rousseau at exec.director@wctaturf.com

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EDUCATION Speak in g Sch edu le All Set f or NTA at Su n cadia Dr. Frank Wong of Bayer Environm ent al Science and Paul Robert son, t he superint endent at Vict oria Golf Club, are all set wit h t heir present at ions for t he 71st edit ion of t he annual conference of t he Nort hwest Turfgrass Associat ion, set for Oct . 1-3 at Suncadia Resort in t he m ount ains of Cent ral Washingt on.

innovations he?s put to use on his course in the capital city of British Columbia. His Monday talk will be, ?Drones and Robots? Leverage Your Time,? and on Tuesday, his talk will be, ?Turf Metrics and Management on the Wet Coast.?

Click here for the complete schedule of the conference. The traditional portion of the conference is all set while we?re still putting the finishing touches on the new Sports Turf Track of the conference schedule. Dr. Alec Kowalewski from Oregon State University and other leading researchers from the Northwest also will be sharing their latest projects.

The $690 registration rate is based on double occupancy. If you don?t have someone in mind to be your roommate, go ahead and fill out the registration form and Paul Ramsdell, the Executive Director of the NTA, will help set up your lodging arrangements.

Click here for the online registration form.

Dr. Wong will give a presentation on Sponsorships for the conference are ?Protecting PollinatorsIMAGE in Managed Turf: COURTESY BLUE OCEAN still available, and the breakdown of Best Management Practices and opportunities is available by clicking Pesticide Stewardship? on Monday here. morning, then give a talk Tuesday titled: ?Rapid Turfgrass Disease Any questions on the conference or on Identification: Using Signs, Symptoms sponsorship can be directed to Paul and Weather to Figure Out What?s Gone Ramsdell at mpsparks90@aol.com or Wrong.?

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The Nort hwest Turfgrass Associat ion donat ed $41,000 t o wort hy t urfgrass research and educat ion program s in 2017 as it cont inues t o be a leading benefact or for t he golf indust ry in t he Nort hwest . Over t he past t hree years, t he NTA has donat ed m ore t han $150,000 t o various program s.

The grants from the NTA are made possible through the numerous and generous contributions from clubs and individuals throughout the Northwest.

For 2017, after extensive consideration and recommendations from the NTA Research Committee, the Board of Directors awarded the following research and education grants: Fungicide Alternative Management of Mircodochium Patch and Anthracnose Oregon State University - $15,000.00 Biological Control of Poa annua in Fairways Washington State University, Pullman $15,000.00 Investigating Alternative Irrigation Strategies

Oregon State University - $5,000.00 Two separate grants of $15,000 led the First Green Links as Labs way in 2017 for research being done at First Green Foundation - $5,000.00 Oregon State University for Fungicide Alternative Management of Bill Griffith Turfgrass Management Microdochium Patch and Anthracnose, Scholarship and at Washington State University in Walla Walla Community College Pullman on Biological Control of Poa $1,000.00 IMAGE COURTESY BLUE OCEAN Annua. This is the second consecutive For more information on how to apply year that the NTA has donated this for grants for 2018, or to contribute amount to these ongoing studies. directly to the NTA, contact Paul In all for 2017, five different programs Ramsdell, executive director of the NTA, in the Northwest were supported at mpsparks90@aol.com or through the grants, which were decided 253-219-8360. by the NTA Board of Directors after recommendations from the Research Committee.

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Resou r ces Available f or Sm all Bu sin esses Af f ect ed by Wildf ir es I am t he new Senior Market ing Manager here at Sm all Business BC and I am writ ing t o request your help.

Together with the various agencies and organizations around the Province, we have compiled a resource list specifically for small business owners affected by the BC Wildfires.

The resource can be found at www.sbbc.co/bcwildfires2017 and addresses FAQs including: - What organizations are offering financial assistance to businesses directly affected by the fires?

- What organizations are offering advice and counselling for businesses directly affected by the fires?

- Will my insurance cover any damage caused by the fires?, etc.

This resource will be updated when more programs become available. If your organization or someone you know has an

applicable program or resource, please share with us and we will endeavour to include it.

To help get the message out to those affected, it would be great if you could share the resource with your network. I have pasted below the links to our social posts below.

Twitter: twitter.com/SmallBusinessBC/ status/900405601724907521 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ smallbusinessbc/posts/10154927650322201 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/ urn:li:activity:6306173009942188032

If your organizationor someoneyouknowhasan applicableprogramor resource, pleasesharewithusandwewill endeavour toincludeit.

Best Regards Gill GILL TEMPEST SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER Suite 54 ? 601 West Cordova St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1 Tel: 604 775 8151 | Toll-free: 1 800 667 2272 | Fax: 604 775 5520 Email: tempest.gill@smallbusinessbc.ca Website: www.smallbusinessbc.ca

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Look Wh o's Join ed t h e WCTA & Call f or 2017 M em ber Du es Paym en t As a unified voice for t he professional golf and sport st urf m anagem ent indust ry in west ern Canada, t he WCTA is now 718 m em bers st rong. Last year we welcom ed 84 new m em bers and in our new fiscal year st art ed Oct ober 1st , we have already welcom ed 49 new m em bers. Welcom e and t hank you for your support and confidence in our associat ion!

We also communicate with about 1600 non-WCTA members and would like to thank everyone on our mailing list for your interest in WCTA activities.

2017 dues invoicing has been completed.

For facilities with multiple members, invoices were emailed early November and for individuals, they were mailed mid-November. If you haven't seen your dues invoice or to remit your 2017 payment by credit card, please contact

Leslie at admin@wctaturf.com Du es paym en t opt ion s n ow in clu de t h e f ollow in g: - PayPal - go t o w w w.w ct a-on lin e, click Pay In voice at t h e bot t om of t h e h om e page - em ail/ scan you r in voice t o u s at exec.dir ect or @w ct at u r f .com w it h cc paym en t -f ax you r in voice w it h cc paym en t t o 1-866-366-5097 - call Leslie at (604) 780-9130 w it h a cc n u m ber - m ail a ch equ e t o WCTA, Box 698, Hope, BC V0X 1L0 If you know someone who would benefit from a WCTA membership, ie Turf Line News, annual conference, membership roster, job postings, CEC program, etc, have them visit our online sign-up page at h t t p:/ / w w w.w ct at u r f .com / f or m s/ join w ct a.ph p PLEASE EXTEND A WARM WELCOM E TO OUR M OST RECENT NEW AND RETURNED WCTA M EM BER: Patrick Dobek - Mattrick Family Estate Wou ld you lik e t o see you r n am e on t h is list ? CLICK HERE to join the WCTA right now!

Ar e you in t er est ed in k n ow in g m or e abou t t h e societ al ben ef it s of t u r f ?

CLICK HERE for a great poster from the CTRF. Consider a contribution to pink snow mold research. Member dues invoices include an area on the form to indicate a financial contribution from your facility. The WCTA thanks everyone for supporting the projects that help support the turf industry!

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Wh o We Ar e An d Ou r Valu e Pr oposit ion The WCTA is a 700+ m em ber, int erprovincial, not -for-profit , indust ry organizat ion act ively involved in t he prom ot ion and support of t urfgrass research, educat ion, discussion and advocacy relat ive t o professional sport s t urf m anagem ent .

Those involved represent a diversity of interests such as golf courses, sports fields, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens,

equipment technicians, horticulturalists, industry suppliers and others. WCTA members find great value in the activities of the Association and we respectfully solicit your involvement.

Please Choose to Support Your Affordable Regional Industry Association that Directly Supports You! The WCTA is involved with a wide variety of allied organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, private enterprise and others in an effort to provide the best possible information, resources and representation for the professional sportsturf management industry in western Canada.

CLICK HERE for member registration

Thoseinvolvedrepresent adiversityof interestssuchas golf courses,sportsfields,sodfarms,nurseries, landscapers,lawnbowlinggreens,equipment technicians, horticulturalists,industrysuppliersandothers.

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GOLOB, WSU

Spor t s Tu r f Can ada & WCTA t o Deliver Qu alit y Edu cat ion on Sept 20t h in Alder gr ove

The West ern Canada Turfgrass Associat ion and Sport s Turf Canada are once again part nering in an effort t o deliver qualit y and specialized sport s t urf indust ry educat ion t his com ing Sept em ber 20t h in Aldergrove, BC.

The Sports Turf Field Day event is designed for the benefit of all sports field personnel, from Parks Managers to frontline staff.

- Parks & Facility Managers / Supervisors - Sports Field Groundskeepers / Operators / Technicians - Facility Lead Hands / Foremen Tak e a day t o lear n , n et w or k an d see w h at 's n ew. You don?t w an t t o m iss t h is oppor t u n it y!

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--------------------------------------------------------DELEGATE REGISTRATION PRINTABLE PDF ONLINE DELEGATE REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20TH AT ALDERGROVE ATHLETIC PARK. --------------------------------------------------------SUPPLIER'S NOTE

Over 100 sports turf management professionals are anticipated to attend morning educational sessions then adjourn to the south end of the park for a BBQ lunch sponsored by Cor ix Wat er Pr odu ct s, exhibitor trade show and on-field interactive demonstrations.

You're also invited to be a big part of the event! Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities are now available. Sponsors will have their logos in the event brochure if signed up

by August 4th. Don't miss your opportunity to network with dozens of sportsturf managers who want to see your products and services.

ONLINE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE f or exh ibit or / spon sor r egist r at ion pack age t h at in clu des: -registration form -trade show layout / booth location selection form -site plan -exhibitor rules Contact Anne Baliva at info@sportsturfcanada.com or Jerry Rousseau at exec.director@wctaturf.com for further information.

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Golf BC t o M an age Blu e Ocean Golf Clu b GolfBC Group, West ern Canada's largest golf course owner & operat or, announces t he addit ion of t he Blue Ocean Golf Club?s m anagem ent cont ract t o it s port folio of 12 courses t hroughout BC and Maui.

new role as Interim General Manager at Blue Ocean Golf Club effective July 1, 2017.

At this time, Blue Ocean Golf Club will not be part of GolfBC?s existing rewards or gift card programs, but evaluations are underway to determine the feasibility of implementing a reciprocal golf agreement for GolfBC members and cardholders. As more information on this becomes available, it will be communicated in the monthly GolfBC eNews (register at ww.golfbc.com/special_offers/enews).

?GolfBC is committed to the golf operations at Blue Ocean and working towards improving the overall golf experience. This is our first Management opportunity and we are very happy to be involved with such an exciting project,? said Andy Hedley, GolfBC?s vice president of operations. ?Philanthropy is a large focus for our company, and we fully support Blue Ocean?s passion for their Community Event Fundraisers, including their latest event involving the Sechelt Hospital Foundation. We look forward to helping Blue Ocean continue its long-term partnership with Sechelt, the Sechelt First Nation, and the Sunshine Coast in IMAGE COURTESY BLUE OCEAN embracing and supporting economic growth, jobs and an Effective immediately, GolfBC Group has exceptional tourism experience for their assumed a management role with Blue visitors,? he added.

Ocean Golf Club in Sechelt, B.C., and has appointed Ken Langdon to lead their operations. Ken, a Class A golf professional with the PGA of Canada and formerly Olympic View Golf Club?s Sales and Events Manager, brings his professionalism, authenticity and passion for success to his

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72 course with tees ranging from 5,351 to 6,553 yards, and is home to a golf academy with professional golf instruction and practice areas. The Blue Ocean Grill Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and hosts numerous weddings and golf tournaments throughout the season. For more information visit www.blueoceangolf.ca.

Vancouver-based GolfBC is a golf and resort management and investment company committed to defining a higher standard of quality and consistency among premier golf destinations. Since 1989 GolfBC has been creating premium golf destinations and master planned golf communities in British Columbia. GolfBC is the owner/operator of eight championship golf courses in British Columbia, including

Nicklaus North (Whistler), Furry Creek (near Lions Bay), Gallagher ?s Canyon (Kelowna), Olympic View (Victoria), The Quail and The Bear (The Okanagan Golf Club in Kelowna), Mayfair Lakes (Richmond), Arbutus Ridge (Cobble Hill), a 9-hole facility, The Pinnacle (at Gallagher ?s Canyon), and the Gold, Emerald and Blue courses at Wailea Golf Club on Maui, Hawaii. For information on GolfBC, visit www.golfbc.com.

GolfBC media contacts: An dy Hedley Vice President of Golf Operations 604-681-8700 ext. 205, ahedley@golfbc.com Rit a Ren n ie Director of Marketing 604-681-8700 ext. 211, rrennie@golfbc.com

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2017 An n u al WCTA Resear ch Su m m ar y Repor t One of t he prim ary m andat es of t he West ern Canada Turfgrass Associat ion, along wit h m any of our allied groups, is t o fost er t urfgrass research for t he bet t erm ent of t he ent ire sport s t urf and golf course m anagem ent indust ry.

The scientific process has been a critical component in the evolution of our industry and continues to drive us forward, operating in the background, advancing the field and providing solutions for everyday challenges. As the industry finds itself increasingly engaged in advocacy efforts, there is great need to detail and quantify all the good things turf does for us.

Since 2010, The WCTA has invested $136,172 into turf

research projects. The highest dollar figure in any one year was $32,762 (2013) with an average of just over $17,000 annually. The money comes from 10% of all member

TheWCTAwould liketothankand recognizethose individuals,groups, companiesand institutionswhohave contributedgenerously toturf researchproject fundingsofar thisyear.

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dues, 30% of any net operating profit at year end, but mostly, from the contributions made by those in the industry and the hard work of many individuals over the years directed at fund-raising initiatives.

At the time of writing, $22,371 h as been r aised and we expect to match last year 's total of $23,945. Help us achieve our goal of $25,000 - money raised in 2017 will be put toward 2018 projects.

Note that many research projects are jointly funded which helps reduce the overall burden to one particular group. For example, the Canadian Turf Research Foundation (CTRF) collects funds from several provincial groups like the WCTA and distributes it on a national scale.

Cu r r en t pr ior it ies f or WCTA t u r f gr ass r esear ch f u n din g: -Nutrient and fertility management, best management practices -Soil and root-zone management, best management practices -Evaluation of alternatives to pesticides -Irrigation and water use issues (water quality and reducing water usage) -Investigations into the biology, ecology and management of current and emerging pests -Alternative cultivar and species for new turf construction, integration and conversion into existing turf areas -Species/cultivar evaluation and improved management practices for areas of heavy traffic and wear tolerance 2017 Tu r f Resear ch Fu n din g Su m m ar y

Based on funds raised in 2016, cash available to the Research Committee for 2017 projects was $10,149. With this fiscal year 's disbursements totalling approximately $20,000 (the difference will come from long-term investments), the following projects were put forward by the Research Committee and approved by the WCTA Board for funding: Pr oject Tit le: Can adian Tu r f Resear ch Fou n dat ion Cooper at ive Fu n din g The CTRF collects and distributes research monies much like the WCTA but on a national scale. We have contributed to this collaborative approach to research funding annually since 1992.

PROJECT LENGTH: multiple projects / varies WCTA COMMITMENT: $4,000 See http://www.turfresearchcanada.ca/ current-research for list of current research projects Pr oject Tit le: Evalu at ion of Alt er n at ive M an agem en t St r at egies t o Redu ce or Elim in at e t h e Use of Fu n gicides f or Con t r ol of M icr odoch iu m Pat ch , Or egon St at e Un iver sit y More money is spent on fungicides to control Microdochium patch than any other turfgrass disease in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest United States. Turfgrass managers continue to be scrutinized when it comes to pesticide use for the control of problematic turf pests. This project will evaluate cultural practices as well as new alternative products that have shown potential to control Microdochium patch. Each component will be evaluated individually and upon completion of the two year research project be integrated CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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into a complete management program for the control of Microdochium patch with the intent of greatly reducing or eliminating fungicide use.

PROJECT LENGTH: 2 years WCTA COMMITMENT: $7500 USD or approx. $10,500 CDN TOTAL PROJECT VALUE: $30,000 USD* * total 2017 commitment from Canada = $15k USD. OTRF also putting forward $7500 USD Pr oject Tit le: In vest igat in g Alt er n at ive Ir r igat ion St r at egies, Or egon St at e Un iver sit y Researchers in arid regions have explored greywater as an alternative irrigation source for turfgrass; however, poor-quality water sources have a tendency to increase soil nutrients (particularly salts) to toxic levels.

Fortunately, the cool-humid climatic regions of North America have significant precipitation throughout the year; potentially enough to mitigate nutrient toxicity associated with regular greywater use. This study includes cultivar assessment of salt-tolerant perennial ryegrasses, irrigated under three levels of greywater applications (continuous, supplemental, and control) throughout multiple years. An additional study is being conducted to determine optimal irrigation scheduling for perennial ryegrass in the Pacific Northwest, in an effort to reduce water consumption.

PROJECT LENGTH: 1 year WCTA COMMITMENT: $6,000 CDN (partnering with CTRF, $6000 each for a total of $12,000 CDN) TOTAL PROJECT VALUE: $38,597 USD

Updat e on Pr eviou s Resear ch - Capit al Cost of Nat u r al an d Syn t h et ic Spor t s Fields, Un iver sit y of Gu elph This project is creating a comprehensive cost analysis of constructing and maintaining multitude of types of synthetic fields and compare those costs to the construction and maintenance of different types of natural grass fields. This information will aid in the decision making process when schools and municipalities undertake the construction of new facilities.

The cost analysis will include a 30-year cost analysis encompassing construction, maintenance, renovations and disposal of materials. The project will accomplish this by: - Creating a guide sheet comparing the cost of natural and synthetic fields cost fields over a 30 year cycle - Creation of a working model in which factors could be changed to estimate costs of synthetic and natural fields Pr ogr ess t o dat e A model for calculating future costs in today?s dollars was completed on schedule

by April 2016. Unfortunately we have experienced delays in the current project in populating the costs into the model. A student was not identified in the summer of 2016 and due to a number of instances with our working group progress continued to be delayed. In the summer of 2017 an MBA student was identified and he has worked diligently throughout the summer to attain realistic costing for Western Canada and throughout Canada. The project is progressing and no additional funds will be requested until significant CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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progress is made to develop the costing results into the interactive model for municipalities to alter based on their costs.

St u den t s This project served as a side project for a student who completed his Masters of Finance, Kristian Adomait. This summer a MBA student with familiarity with turfgrass management Jordan Kitchen has been working at filling in the costing estimates.

Tim elin e The numbers for costing should be available by mid-September 2017. The development of a more interactive model would be dependent on the new communications position being hired by the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. This position has been advertised and interviews will commence soon. Completion of the project April 2018.

Editor's note: An interim report for this project was received April 2016. Half of our $15,000 commitment to this 2 year, $22,500 project has been fulfilled, the final disbursment payable upon receipt of the final report.

Ack n ow ledgem en t s The WCTA would like to thank and recognize those individuals, groups, companies and institutions who have contributed generously to turf research project funding this year, without whom our Turf Research funding program simply would not exist.

2017 Silent Auction contributors - $4,451 Kwantlen University Turf Club contest proceeds - $4,160 Kwantlen University - $150 Olds College - $150

Sabrina Bladon - $100 Jeff Hoyem - $100 Kelly Jacobsen - $100 Mark Van Pelt - $100 We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those who serve on our Research Committee: Peter Sorokovsky - City of Burnaby (Chair) David Davidson - Kwantlen Polytechnic University David Duncan - THP Co. (WCTA Past President) David Woodske - BC Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Brian Holl - Lamorna Enterprises Ladd Legeyt - Agrium Advanced Technologies (Industry Representative) Jim Ross - Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre (retired) Dave Kennedy - Vancouver Golf Club (Northwest Turfgrass Association Representative) Finally, on behalf of the entire WCTA membership, we'd like to recognize the tireless work of Turfgrass Researchers and Educators who continually drive the turf management industry forward, largely behind the scenes, with their vision, dedication and accomplishments.

If you wish to contribute to turf research through the WCTA, please contact Committee Chair Peter Sorokovsky at peter.sorokovsky@burnaby.ca Please note that the Western Canada Turfgrass Association accepts no responsibility in respect to the opinions and data expressed in the editorial material or outcome of the research projects. The views do not necessarily represent the views of the Association.