Turf Line News -June/July Issue by Inside Golf Inc.

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TOP STORIES Image credit: Jerry Rousseau

12 SM A LL FI ELD DA Y YI ELDS BI G RESULTS

Patri ck Dool ey M emori al Tournament Rai ses $ 11k

Vancouver Ordered TO Spray For Japanese Beetle

Bio Control Of POA In Fairways

National Golf Day Celebrations

PMRA Announces Chlorothalonil Final Decision

Major Update to CTRF Website Content

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On t h e cover : Gary Bartley (in the center of the image), UBC Athletics Grounds Manager hosts a field day recently at the Vancouver Whitecaps FC National Soccer Development Centre. Image credit: Jerry Rousseau

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56 ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST - CARBARYL

DE-REGISTERED FOR TURF USES

12 SMALL FIELD DAY YIELDS BIG RESULTS

Feat u r e St or ies 10 VANCOUVER ORDERED TO SPRAY FOR

JAPANESE BEETLE JAPANESE BEETLE ALERT FOR 20 HORTICULTURE/LANDSCAPE/TURF INDUSTRY 26 EMAIL CHAIN WITH METRO-VANCOUVER

60 PMRA ANNOUNCES CHLOROTHALONIL

FINAL DECISION

61 IPRODIONE TURF USES CANCELLED 62

64 MAJOR UPDATE TO CTRF WEBSITE CONTENT 66

30 BIO CONTROL OF POA IN FAIRWAYS

BC GOLF INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEETS 38 NEW GROUP OF MLA'S

32 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE JUNE/JULY 2018

54 LOOK WHO'S JOINED THE WCTA

Tu r f Resear ch New s 50 2018 TURFGRASS RESEARCH CONTRIBUTORS

42 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMER REPORT 58 WCTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Edu cat ion New s 22 COMING EVENT SUMMARY

In du st r y Br ief 24 ABOUT FACE - PMRA CHANGES THEIR MIND

ABOUT IMIDACLOPRID

34 IN MEMORIAM DR. JAMES B. BEARD 41 NATIONAL GOLF DAY CELEBRATIONS 52

KPU TURF CLUB NEWS - PAT DOOLEY TOURNEY RAISES $11K WCTA New s

8 TOP IMAGE - AGA-BC LOBBY DAY

MEMBER VALUE PROPOSITION W/LINK TO APP FORM

ONLINE RESOURCE FOR TURF MANAGERS NEARLY COMPLETE Cam pu s New s

Regu lar Colu m n s

NTA DOUBLE SHOT - HISTORIC NTA PUBLICATIONS

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THE 56TH ANNUAL WCTA CONFERENCE&TRADE SHOW New s Fr om Allied Associat ion s

46 AGA-BC UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2018

Northwest Turfgrass Association Joins Forces 48 GOLF IS IN THE HOUSE! with CTRF to Enhance Research

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AGA-BCrepresentativesmeet withRavi Kahlon,ParliamentarySecretaryfor Sport andMulticulturalismat the4thinstalment of theBCGolf Industry AwarenessDayinVictoriaover thepast 6years. Left toright isMikeWhalen, CanadianSocietyof ClubManagers?BCChapter,Trevor Smith,AGA-BC President,Ravi Kahlon,WCTAExecutiveDirector JerryRousseauandTrisha Larsen,BCGolf MarketingAlliance. Photo Credit WCTA

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FEATURESTO RY

BY JESSICA KERR / VANCOUVER COURIER

V ancouv er Ordered to Spray f or Japanese Beetl e

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Invasive Japanese Beet le Lands in Vancouver; Cit y Parks t o be Sprayed. Province orders cit y t o spray 19.3 hect ares of public land wit h larvacide in at t em pt t o eradicat e beet le before it spreads. The Japanese beetle, an invasive pest that can significantly damage plants, gardens and agricultural crops, has landed in Vancouver. ?This is a very serious pest,? said Dr. Jane Pritchard, director of plant and animal health, and chief veterinary officer, with the Ministry of Agriculture. ?We are very worried about it escaping the area.?

is considered ?very safe.? ?We have selected a larvacide that has a very low environmental impact and is very safe? It will only actually kill the grubs or larvae that are in the soil eating the roots of turf grass,? she said, adding it will not affect people, pets, mammals, birds, bees or other animals. The larvacide will be sprayed at ground level and because the beetle only goes through one lifecycle it will only have to be applied once this year.

The ministry has ordered the city and Vancouver Park Board to treat approximately 19 hectares of publically owned land in the vicinity of False Creek in an effort to eradicate the beetle.

The treatment area includes a 200 metre buffer around where the beetles have been detected and includes areas in and around the following parks: David Lam, George Wainborne, Coopers?Charleson, Sutcliffe, Emery Barnes, May and Lorne Brown, CRAB (At Portside) and Thornton.

The areas, including a number of parks, will be sprayed with a larvacide called Acelepryn. Pritchard with said the larvacide

Howard Normann, director of parks, said the park board hopes to start spraying the week of June 4 and the entire operation

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COVERSTO RY

BY WCTA STAFF

Smal l Fi el d Day Yi el ds

Bi g Resul ts!

It had been som e t im e since a sport st urf field day was host ed by UBC but t hat all changed on Wednesday, June 13t h. All images credit Jerry Rousseau

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Hosted by Gary Bartley of UBC Athletics and produced by the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, in partnership with UBC Athletics and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, about 35 sportsturf managers attended an informative session with Dr. Eric Lyons, Guelph Turfgrass Institute, ?Overcoming High Sportsturf Demands and Wear & Tear ?. The afternoon also included a

tour of the impressive Whitecaps practice facility at UBC, officially known as the National Soccer Development Centre. The purpose of Dr. Lyon?s visit was twofold. In the morning, he met with a small group of sportsfield managers to consult with and further the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) project titled, ?Economic Analysis of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Our spon sor s f r om l ef t t o r i gh t : Ni k Wal l , Pr em i er Paci f i c Seeds, Geor ge Van der h oek , Pr ai r i e Coast Equi pm en t , Davi d Wal l , Pr em i er Paci f i c Seeds, Spen cer Gr un dy , Ever gr o, Bi l l Har gr ave, Cedar Cr est Lan ds. Mi ssi n g f r om ph ot o Bob Cur r y , Cover m ast er .

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were considered. When complete, the calculator will aid in the decision making process for anyone undertaking construction of new facilities by providing a 30-year cost analysis encompassing construction, maintenance, renovations and disposal of materials.

UBC At h l et i cs Gr oun ds Man ager Gar y Bar t l ey (l ef t ) w i t h Dr . Er i c Ly on s

Natural and Synthetic Sportsfields?, a WCTA funded resource designed to create a comprehensive cost analysis tool for constructing and maintaining multitude types of synthetic fields and compare over time, those costs to the construction and maintenance of different types of natural grass fields. In order to complete the tool, information from turf managers was required to ensure the most important cost variables

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Dr . Er i c Ly on s (l ef t ) ch at s up Wh i t ecaps FC st af f er , Ar i e Van der r ey den w h o h el ped coor di n at e our even t . Th an k s Ar i e, w e coul dn 't h ave don e i t w i t h out y ou!

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in the afternoon. What started out as a small field day yielded big results for those in attendance and for the GTI cost calculator project. Thank you everyone for attending, host Gary Barley and

UBC staff including long-time WCTA member Krista Hewlett, the Vancouver Whitecap FC for hosting us, Dr. Eric Lyons for making the trip out west and our gracious event sponsors.

Dr . Er i c Ly on s h uggi n g t h e t ur f at t h e Van couver Wh i t ecaps FC pr em i um soccer f i el d (i t w as t h at n i ce). Th at 's Kr i st a Hew l et t w on der i n g w h at t h e h eck h e's up t o!

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FEATURESTO RY

BY BCLNA

Japanese Beetl e A l ert f or Landscape/ Horti cul ture/ Turf I ndustry

To Everyone in t he Vancouver area Landscape Hort icult ure, Arboricult ure, Urban Agricult ure and Funct ion Hort icult ure Sect ors

Including Landscapers, Professional Gardeners, Arborist s, Golf Courses, Sport sfields, Sod Farm s, Parks, et c.

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NEW GREEN WASTE MOVEMENT potted houseplants and patio plants grown outdoors). RESTRICTIONS START FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 - These articles may only be moved out of the regulated Continue receiving Japanese area for disposal or treatment beetle updates! SIGN UP now. when accompanied by a Regulated from June 15 to Movement Certificate issued by October 15 CFIA. Grass clippings, pruning waste - Please apply for Movement and branches with leaves Certificate one week prior to attached use. - As much as possible, these - Small quantities of green materials should be mulched in waste can be safely disposed of place or composted within the in client's municipal green bin. regulated area. Email: June 7, 2018 (with - These articles may only be amendments) moved out of the regulated Read below for updates on area for disposal or treatment temporary transfer station, when accompanied by a treatment schedule and Movement Certified issues by precautions for concerts & the Canadian Food Inspection festivals Agency (CFIA) (Requires one URGENT NOTICE week's notice) To Landscapers, Professional Regulated Year Round Gardeners & Arborists Turfgrass sod, ornamental REGULATORY ACTION IN EFFECT grasses and other outdoor plants with soil (e.g. annuals, TO PREVENT THE MOVEMENT perennials, bulbs, shrubs, OF JAPANESE BEETLE bedding plants, along with

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COMINGEVENTS

BY WCTA STAFF

Comi ng Ev ents Summary 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.

2018

Sep 26-27 CanWest Hort Show, Abbotsford, BC

Jul 5 BCGSA LM, Pitt Meadows Golf Club Jul 10 BCGSA Interior, Princeton Golf Course

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

Sep 27 BCGSA LM Windup, Nicklaus North Oct 28-30

Jul 23 VIGSA Dave Creamer Memorial Golf Tournament, Comox Golf Course

NTA Conference, Walla, Walla, WA

Jul 26 BCGSA Kootenays, Fairmont Mountain Side

Nov 13 BCGSA Interior AGM, Gallagher ?s Canyon

Aug 9 BCGSA LM Assistant?s Day

Nov 15 BCGSA Kootenay AGM, St. Eugene Mission

Aug 19-21 BCGSA Exchange, Two Eagles Golf Course

Nov 15-16 Green Industry Show & Conference, Edmonton

Aug 23 WCTA/Sports Turf Canada Alberta Sportsfield Day, Edmonton

Oct ?? BCGSA Interior Windup, Okanagan Golf Club

Sep 14 VIGSA Windup, Crown Isle Golf Resort

Nov 18-20 BCGSA Professional Development Days, Victoria

Sep 18 CGSA Fall Field Day, Priddis Greens G&CC

Nov 25-27 Alberta Property Managers, Canmore

Sep 20 BCGSA Kootenays, Copper Point Golf Course

Nov 26-30 IIABC Conference, Nanaimo

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Dec 7 VIGSA Christmas lunch 2019 Jan 22-25 STMA Conference, Phoenix Jan 29-31 CPCIA Conference, Clarion Hotel, Calgary Feb 3-8 GIS, San Diego Feb 20-22

WCTA 56th Conference and Trade Show, River Rock Casino Resort Feb 22 WCTA AGM Mar 4-9 CGSA Conference, Banff * This definitely is not 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.dir ect or @w ct at u r f .com

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BY WCTA STAFF

A bout Face PM RA Ch anges Th ei r M i nd A bout I mi dacl opri d In Novem ber, 2016, Healt h Canada?s Pest Managem ent Regulat ory Agency announced t heir proposed re-evaluat ion decision (PVRD) for Im idacloprid, t he act ive ingredient in Merit ÂŽ , an insect icide regist ered for cont rol of European chafer, Japaneese beet le, Black Turfgrass At aenuis and European crane fly larvae on t urf. The evaluation determined that under current conditions of use, the environmental risks for most products containing imidacloprid did not meet current safety standards. Therefore, the PMRA proposed to cancel the following uses: Products used by commercial applicators and growers for:

- trees (except when applied as a tree trunk injection) - greenhouse uses - outdoor agricultural uses (including ornamentals) - commercial seed treatment uses - turf (such as lawns, golf courses, and sod farms Products used at home for: - lawns Fast forward to today, May 31, 2018 and the revised re-evaluation proposal looks a lot different. Cancellation of the above-mentioned uses have been taken off the table however risk mitigation measures are proposed to further protect pollinators. Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2018-12, Imidacloprid and its Associated End-use Products:

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Pollinator Re-evaluation states, "Under the authority of the Pest

?Under theauthorityof thePest Control ProductsAct andbasedonthe evaluationof currentlyavailable scientificinformationrelatedto pollinators,productscontaining imidaclopridarebeingproposedfor continuedregistrationinCanada? Control Products Act and based on the evaluation of currently available scientific information related to pollinators, products containing imidacloprid are being proposed for continued registration in Canada, and risk mitigation measures are required to be in place to further protect pollinators." The consultation is open for further comment for 90 days from publication of this newly proposed re-evaluation decision which works out to August 29th but you need to request a full copy of the document at the following link before being allowed to comment. LINK

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INDUSTRYBRIEF

BY WCTA STAFF

Emai l Ch ai n w i th M etro-V ancouv er Re Water Management Plan Templates for Sportsfields and Golf Courses As m any Met ro-Vancouver area golf and sport st urf m anagers know, am endm ent s t o t he cit y?s wat er m anagem ent plan, now called t he ?Drinking Wat er Prot ect ion Plan?, allow golf courses and sport sfields t o follow an approved wat er m anagem ent plan versus following arbit rary rest rict ions im posed in st ages 2 and 3. The WCTA has taken a very active role throughout the amendment process but was having a little trouble getting the final word regarding the water management plan templates being created by Metro for the sportsturf and golf sectors.

Here?s an email chain with Metro, links to the water management plan templates follow: _______________________________ Fr om : WCTA Executive Director mailto: exec.director@wctaturf.com Sen t : Monday, June 04, 2018 4:36 PM To: Nermine Tawfik Subject: RE: Developing a Template Water Management Plan for Playing Fields

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on this earlier and have received some resources from a few of our members but have not got very far. Our Board meets this Thursday, will you be able to provide an update on where things stand? Thanks Sincerely, Jerry Rousseau Executive Director Western Canada Turfgrass Association _____________________________ Fr om : Nermine Tawfik mailto:Nermine.Tawfik@ metrovancouver.org Sen t : 05 June 2018 01:28 PM To: 'WCTA Executive Director ' <exec.director@wctaturf.com> Subject: RE: Developing a Template Water Management Plan for Playing Fields

Hello Jerry, Nice to hear from you and I hope you have been keeping well! Both water management template plans are now done and have been sent to all municipalities. As you know Stage 1 of the newly updated

Drinking Water Management Plan has kicked in on May 1. I believe some municipalities have even started using the new water management plans and have shared them with golf courses. The two plans were developed closely with industry as you know. Please let me know if you have any other questions, Nermine Tawfik, B.Sc., MPP Policy Coordinator, Public Involvement Water Services t. 604-451-6072 __________________________________ Fr om : WCTA Executive Director mailto: exec.director@wctaturf.com Sen t : Monday, June 18, 2018 9:41 AM To: Nermine Tawfik Subject: RE: Developing a Template Water Management Plan for Playing Fields

Hi again Nermine, Our Board has discussed the new water management templates and is anxious to see the final versions. Please forward to me at your earliest

convenience. Thanks Thanks for the update Nermine. It?s good to hear both water management templates have been completed however I have not seen either of these, can you please forward to me? I know the golf version was very close to completion last I checked however we, as industry, have not had any input on the sportsfield side. I?m very doubtful the parks and sportsfield managers are even aware that this exists. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks Nermine. Sincerely, Jerry Rousseau Executive Director Western Canada Turfgrass Association _________________________________ Fr om : Nermine Tawfik mailto:Nermine.Tawfik@ metrovancouver.org Sen t :19 June 2018 10:18 AM To: 'WCTA Executive Director ' <exec.director@wctaturf.com> Subject: RE: Developing a

Template Water Management Plan for Playing Fields

Hi Jerry, I am so sorry about my late reply, I had a few pressing deadlines that kept me very busy the last while. I don?t think the Board or yourself need to be anxious; first the plans were developed very closely with industry including the playing fields water management plan. The golf industry had a few chances to review and edit the plan and same with playing fields operators. And second these plans are templates for local governments that they can change or edit when they are working with their golf course or playing field operator to suit their specific needs. I have attached the two template water management plans for your review here, and please let me know if you have any questions, Nermine LINK TO GOLF COURSE WATER USE MANAGEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE LINK TO SPORTSFIELDS WATER USE MANAGEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE

January

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BY BILL JOHNSTON

Bi ol ogi cal Control

of Poa annua i n Fai rw ays Not e: This is an abbreviat ed report . The com plet e 2017 NTA Research Report wit h figures, applicat ion dat es, et c. is available at t urf.wsu.edu (Research ? Pullm an; Biological Cont rol of Poa annua in Fairways Elimination of P. annua from golf course turf has been an objective of turfgrass managers and research personnel for decades. Its elimination from golf course fairways will enhance aesthetics, playability, save money and labor, and make the game a more positive experience for golfers. The use of a biological control to achieve this objective will be proactive environmental stewardship by the turfgrass industry.

additional research is Pseudomonas fluorescens strain D7, a deleterious rhizosphere bacteria that 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, aka cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum). D7 shows promise to provide 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. However, research is needed to confirm, or dispute, the potential of D7 for the control

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of P. annua in turf.

P. annua.

Uniqueness of the study:

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

1. Potentially identify a biological control of P. annua. 2. A single application may provide long-term control. 3. Biological control may eliminate P. annua seed presently in the seed bank over time, which is not possible with currently available herbicides. Resear ch Object ives: 1) Golf course study to determine the effect 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. 2) Fairway study to determine the effect of herbicide treatments (Tenacity + Xonerate and PoaCure) to initially knock down the P. annua population followed by D7 applications for long-term control. 3) Evaluation of P. fluorescens strains, other than D7, to control

Study 1 - evaluate timing and rates of D7 (D7 applied only in year 1 for P. annua control over 3 years. Field studies were initiated at Palouse Ridge Golf Course in late fall 2015 with applications of D7 to a Kentucky bluegrass/P. annua fairway. D7 applied fall only. D7, 3 applications, was applied fall 2015 at 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 2015. Three applications of PoaCure were made fall 2017. Plots were evaluated for P. annua control and turfgrass quality during 2016 and 2017. D7 applied fall + spring. D7 was applied, 1 application, fall 2015 and spring 2016. PoaCure was applied fall 2015, 1 application, and spring 2016, 3 applications. Three applications of PoaCure

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REGULARCO LUMNS

BY PETER SOROKOVSKY

President?s Message June/July 2018

Wh at i s Prof essi onal i sm? I have oft en wondered about t his and t o m e, it seem s professionalism can com e in m any form s. Many of t hese point s m ay seem cont ent ious but hopefully open dialogue and discussion will help m ake us t hink m ore before m aking decisions. By no m eans is t his an exhaust ive list and while you don?t have t o agree wit h m e, I do want us as an indust ry t o grow, so here goes... Professionalism is not about the clothes we wear at a meeting or tradeshow, however, it is about treating our staff with respect and honesty and realizing that our staff are the ones who make us look good. Professionalism knows when to reprimand staff but never

forgets to give praise when praise is due and evaluates staff regularly to help them grow, even if it?s to move toward another career path. Professionalism is not about how big your budget is but is about how wisely that budget is used, especially when it comes to rewarding staff for their efforts. A carefully managed budget will often have available funds for raises to those who deserve it and how will you know they are deserving if they are not evaluated regularly. I may get in trouble here and am fully prepared for that, but professionalism is not saying one thing, ?We are stewards of our environment,? and then turning around and spraying fungicides every three weeks whether we need to or not. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Diseases occur because we have created a better environment for the disease than the turf. Professionalism knows what the research says about each different disease and when possible, uses the non-pesticide option to deal with it before the disease becomes a problem. Professionalism knows that without good scientific research, growing good turf is more guesswork than informed decision making. Yes, growing good turf can occur without scientific research, it just takes more experience and learning from mistakes hence the learning curve is longer. Why take that chance? Professionalism is not cutting greens at 0.085? because you can and ?brag? about it. Professionalism is cutting greens at the highest height possible and still maintaining putting speeds at acceptable levels for your clientele. It is far

more impressive to cut greens at 0.140? and, via cultural practices, have putting speeds of 11. The research says that for every 0.025?, the photosynthetic potential of the turf increases by 40%, so that turf grown at 0.140? has well over double the growth potential of the shorter turf. Which do you think has the better ability to fight off stress when it comes (rhetorical question)? Which do you think need more pesticides and water to keep it alive (another rhetorical question)? Professionalism is not relying on consultants to tell you what your programs should be. However, professionalism knows when to use said tool in said tool box. Professionalism knows how to read soil and tissue results and come up with a program to balance soils and improve turf growth. Professionalism knows that soil and tissue tests must

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INDUSTRYBRIEF

BY TPI

I n M emori am Dr. James B Beard penetrate sand showing signs of hydrophobicity. "I told him anything would pass through sand," Vargas said. Beard disagreed, and proposed a wager. The loser would buy a bottle of wine at dinner.

Joe Vargas learned early in his Michigan St at e career not t o quest ion Jim Beard, m uch less m ake a bet wit h him . Vargas had just started his new job as a professor in the Michigan State turf program in 1968, when Beard, the program's patriarch, ordered him along to help check snow mold research plots in northern Michigan. After they arrived in the Traverse City area, Beard expressed concern about some of his plots and whether water would be able to

"Well, you know who bought that bottle of wine," Vargas said. "I didn't even have my first paycheck yet. It was about $20 for that bottle, and it was probably all the money I had in my pocket." After that day, the two worked side by side for the next seven years. Vargas learned a lot in that time, including the importance of listening. Beard taught and toiled at Michigan State from 1961 to 1975 and is credited with building the program into what it is today, died May 14. He was 82. A native of Bradford, Ohio, a rural community northwest of Dayton, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Beard graduated from Ohio State in 1957 and went on to earn masters and doctorate degrees from Purdue. After building the Michigan State program into one of the country's top turf schools, he spent nearly 20 years at Texas A&M. While in College Station, he founded the International Sports Turf Institute and served as its director and chief scientist for years. Throughout his career, he authored several books, including Turfgrass Science and Culture, which Karl Danneberger, Ph.D. of Ohio State called "the Bible for turfgrass managers. With the help of wife Harriet, who typed all his handwritten notes, Beard also authored more than 900 technical papers and peer-reviewed articles detailing the results of his research, and helped raise the level of

""Heput theword scienceinto turfgrassscience"" Danneberger said. ""Hedidquality work,andheexpectedothersto doqualityworkaswell"".

turfgrass education and research along the way. He eventually donated his volumes of work to MSU's Turfgrass Information Center. "He put the word science into turfgrass science," Danneberger said. "He did quality work, and he expected others to do quality work as well." Danneberger recalls a time when Beard refused to sign off on peer-reviewed research that he didn't believe was up to par. "As you can imagine, it rubbed some people the wrong way," Danneberger said. "But, he raised the quality of work in turfgrass CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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research for everybody." Al Turgeon, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Penn State, remembers going along on some of those drives into northern Michigan to examine research plots during his days as a graduate student at Michigan State. He recalls an atmosphere of professionalism, camaraderie and respect in the MSU program under Beard, the likes of which he had not seen before or since. "He brought a level of sophistication to research and education that was unique," Turgeon said. "You didn't have to go to his office and kiss his ring. He came to see you to see how things were going and to offer help and advice. "When we would make the drive to his plots, we all behaved liked colleagues. We would go out to dinner together and discuss issues on a first-name basis. It was a wonderful experience for someone who wanted to be a turfgrass academic. I have very fond memories of the collegiality that characterized that era at Michigan State." To illustrate his demand for

excellence and attention to detail, Beard was a taskmaster in how he ran field days and the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation annual conference. Field days included practice session in advance of the live event. "Everyone had a job and we practiced it," Turgeon said. "It was very professional." Added Vargas: "He ran everything. We had no idea how much he did until he left and we then had to do it." His legacy includes the Turfgrass Information Center and an expectation of excellence in the classroom and the field that continues today. "Dr. Beard influenced generations of students and young scientists with his many books, papers.and presentations, as well as his encyclopedic knowledge of Turfgrass Science," said Bruce Clark, Ph.D., of Rutgers University. "He was a good friend, mentor, and role model who set the bar exceptionally high. He will be sorely missed." Jim's wife Harriet, has asked that friends donate to the American Heart Association in Jim's name.

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BY JEFF SUTHERLAND AT INSIDE GOLF

IMAGE CREDIT JEFF SUTHERLAND / COURTESY INSIDE GOLF

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BC Gol f I ndustry A ssoci ati on M eets New Group Of M LA s AGA-BC has spoken t o sit t ing provincial governm ent s before but t his t im e it was t o m any who were hearing about t he value of golf for t he first t im e? May 28th marked the fourth time that the Allied Golf Association of British Columbia (AGA-BC) has hosted a Golf Awareness Day for the BC Legislature. This time, however, it was NDP?er Ravi Kahlon (MLA for Delta North and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism) who headed a group of 30+ fellow backbenchers who got an update on golf ?s relevance to the people of BC and to the

BC?s am at eur or gan i zat i on , Br i t i sh Colum bi a Golf br ought som e of t hei r SNAG equi pm en t used i n t he ?Playgr oun ds t o Fai r w ays? pr ogr am s an d MLAs t ook advan t age of t he chan ce t o sw i n g som e ?golf clubs?? som e of t hem f or t he f i r st t i m e. Show n i s Nor t h Delt a MLA Ravi Kahlon w ho show ed a pr ow ess con si st en t w i t h an Olym pi c at hlet e.

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highlight.

Whilethisinfosessionmayhave beenadeparturefor manyof the attendingMLAs,it appearstheir perceptionof theindustrymaybe changing. During his opening statements, AGA-BC president Trevor Smith explained how the scorecard worked, ?Golfers in the room will instantly recognize the birdies on the Scorecard where we feel we are doing exceptionally well; pars, where we are performing as we should be, and bogeys ? areas we have identified for improvement together with government.? Birdies were earned in three areas: ? for economic impact where golf provides 44,000 jobs, generates more than two billion dollars in economic activity and accounts for $465 million in tax revenues ? for environmental stewardship

where the industry is extremely pro-active in developing IPM (integrated pest management) best practices and setting tough environmental standards. ? in promoting golf as a sport for life where playing 18 holes equates to walking more than 10 km and playing the game can add five years to your life. Three bogeys were awarded as well including one related to the promotion of BC as a golf destination where according to AGA Board member Trisha Larsen who represents the British Columbia Golf Marketing Alliance,?? the U.S. market remains largely untapped.? Water was also cited as a concern with the industry wanting to ensure supply at reasonable rates giving themselves a bogey for work still in progress. The Western Canada Turfgrass Association?s executive director, Jerry Rousseau talked about the ?California Model? where courses in that state were CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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actually able to use less water than regulators were asking when given the control of when and where to apply it. From the response of the attending MLAs, it was clear that this like much of the information presented was new. Even the fact that golf is Canada?s #1 participation sport was a surprise to some. But it was clear that Ravi Kahlon and his fellow MLAs were hearing the message. In a short address, the two-time Olympian in field hockey acknowledged golf ?s value to tourism and its potential for getting more women more active and involved in sports stating their position as ?? looking forward to continuing the conversation around tourism as well as the water issues.?

One of the attendees, Liberal Doug Clovechok, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, addressed the Legislative Assembly of BC the next day on National Golf Day, May 29th and invited the members opposite to a match!

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BY ALLIED GOLF ASSOCIATION OF BC

Nati onal Gol f Day Cel ebrati ons

Representatives Of Golf Associations From Across Canada Including BC Golf President Patrick Kelly (7th from left) And Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum (8th from right) Participate In ?National Golf Day? On

The Front Lawn Of Parliament Hill ? Image Credit Kris Jonasson/BC Golf Read more the Canadian Golf Industry Getting into the ?Swing? of Things on Parliament Hill

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BY JERRY ROUSSEAU

WCTA Ex ecuti v e Di rector Repor t Summer 2018 At the time of writing (early June), it seems a little early for a comprehensive summer report so perhaps consider this a late spring segue into the next few months and beyond. 56t h An n u al Con f er en ce an d Tr ade Sh ow An n ou n cem en t ? Feb 20-22, 2019 - On April 13th, we announced the 56th Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place once again at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, Feb 20-22, 2019. - ?It was an easy decision to return to the River Rock in 2019,? stated WCTA President Peter Sorokovsky. ?It was pretty much preordained by all those who stayed to the end when we asked them if we should come back next year. The answer was an overwhelming yes!? - Preliminary planning is

underway and while we will be releasing much more information in the coming months, go ahead and mark your calendars now! Healt h Can ada PM RA An n ou n ces Ch lor ot h alon il Fin al Decision - By now you?ve likely heard that Health Canada has released its final decision regarding the active ingredient chlorothalonil, a commonly used fungicide in Canada for fine turf and a variety of agriculture and ornamental crops. - The re-evaluation process did cause some stress for the golf industry with a proposed 22 day re-entry interval and a reduction in the number of applications permitted. - Contrary to initial reports, there are turf uses remaining on the label. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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- For turf snow molds, a single application per year will be permitted, containing up to 12 kg a.i./ha or 120 grams per 100 square meters (or about 4 ounces per thousand square feet of active ingredient). - For turf diseases during other seasons, there will be up to two permitted applications at a minimum 14 day interval, with up to 9.5 kg a.i./ha or 95 grams per 100 square meters per application on golf courses. - For sod farms, there are also two permitted applications, but at 7 day intervals with up to 4.8 kg a.i./ha or 48 grams per 100 square meters. - Re-entry into treated sites can occur when the sprays have dried. - Companies have 24 months to change their labels on products containing chlorothalonil to reflect these requirements. - The 87 page decision document is still under review

by WCTA staff. If you have questions, please email exec.director@wctaturf.com. - As for iprodione, although a final decision was expected by end March, we?re still waiting to hear anything from the PMRA. A final re-evaluation decision for the neonicotinoid, Imidacloprid, is expected in December of 2018. Ou t r each an d Advocacy - A $10,000 contribution was made this spring to the Allied Golf Association of BC by the WCTA. The WCTA Board understands the golf industry faces many issues and has left the final decision on how best to use the money up to the AGA-BC Board of Directors. Some of the funds helped support AGA-BC?s visit to the provincial capital May 28 to raise golf industry awareness within government. Two WCTA representatives were part of the AGA-BC contingent. - Along with other AGA-BC member organizations, we are

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BY STAN KAZYMERCHYK

KPU Cam pus New s Patri ck Dool ey M emori al Tournament Rai ses $ 11k

Tu r f in du st r y w it h St eve & Pr eet Dooley - image courtesy Jerry Rousseau

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10 year s ago, Pat r i ck Dooley w as a pr om i si n g youn g golf er alm ost gr aduat i n g f r om hi gh school. Patrick was excited about a career in the golf industry and planned to enroll in KPU Turf image courtesy Stan Kazymerchyk Management diploma Fall 2008 when he died of a sudden I an M u r r ay sh ow s gal l er y h ow t o d r i v e a m ar sh m al l ow illness. His family began the Patrick Dooley Memorial Dooley clan entertained golfers Scholarship Fund to annually with an array of games and support a worthy KPU Turf activities through the day. Besides the usual KP, Long Management student. On April Drives, Putting and Chipping 27, 2018 the KPU Turf Club contests, we used our intellect hosted the 3rd annual Patrick to guess # of tees in a jar, Dooley Memorial Golf weight of pennies in a jar, Tournament to raise funds for Toonie Toss and how many balls this scholarship and celebrate would be lost by all through the Patrick?s memory. day. Highlight was the Tiki Bar The Scramble shotgun began at on 8 Tee sponsored and manned by Westerra/Vermeer 1:00 PM for 88 golfers with sunny, warm skies over a BC staff, who mixed us up some fabulous tropical delights while perfectly groomed Mayfair Lakes Golf Club in Richmond. we smashed at the Marshmallow Drive contest on Thank you to Steve May and crew! Ksenia Thurston of KPU adjacent 18 Tee. Turf Club and Donna Metz of Attendees were split between

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BY TREVOR SMITH

A GA -BC: Update From Th e Presi dent 2018 It has been t wo, very quick years since you last received an updat e on t he act ivit ies of t he AGA-BC. In t hat period of t im e we have experienced a change of Governm ent , increased pressure t hroughout t he Province regarding wat er usage, increased pressure on sm all business t hrough increased t axat ion and m inim um wage increases, not t o m ent ion t he cont inuing environm ent al pressures we are faced wit h in our daily act ivit ies. These are t o nam e a few, of t he increasing difficult ies facing

t he golf indust ry. Having said that, all is not doom and gloom as we have made great strides in dealing with a great number of these issues and have truly set the path forward to finding solutions and opportunity for growth. Posit ive Ou t com es: Conducted a Metro Vancouver Water Survey and Golf Industry Townhall in collaboration with the WCTA and BCGSA that helped shape the Metro Vancouver Water Use Plan and will provide a foundation for increased engagement of municipalities CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

?All isnot doomandgloomaswehavemadegreat strides indealingwithagreat number of theseissuesandhave trulyset thepathforwardtofindingsolutionsand opportunityfor growth.?

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throughout the province. Facilitated changes to the redline liquor licensing boundaries for golf course operations in British Columbia together with the NGCOA Oversaw the production of an IPM Manual to assist both the government and the Golf Industry in fair and equitable integrated pest management regulations Continued lobbying of Government to introduce an adult fitness tax credit for British Columbians to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. This is one of the tax initiatives we have put forward every year to the select standing committee on finance. Continued collaborative lobbying efforts with Bluestone Government Relations towards maintaining our excellent relationships with government. Assisted with the expansion of the ?First Green? program across Canada with the WCTA for the advancement of golf industry public awareness. This program

is administered by the GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association and America) and utilizes the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) teaching concept to educate school aged children on how golf integrates into the community, from playing it to its environmental impact. Facilitated annual $250,000 Co-Operative Marketing Partnership Program applications to Destination British Columbia as the legal entity for the British Columbia Golf Marketing Alliance and six sub-provincial / regional organizations to together implement over $1 Million in marketing initiatives toward growing golf tourism in our province. Presented our AGA-BC objectives and accomplishments to the CSCM Canadian Society of Club Managers ? Interior Sector in Kelowna. Attended the USGA Symposium in Vancouver, bringing all of the golf associations in North

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Gol f i s i n th e House! Liberal MLA for Colum bia River-Revelst oke, Doug Clovechok, flat t ered t he golf indust ry (and challenged t he NDP t o a m at ch) wit h t he following st at em ent in t he BC parliam ent on May 29t h, t he newly creat ed, Nat ional Golf Day. It gives me a great deal of

pleasure to rise here today and speak about a sport that is near and dear not only to me, but to millions of British Columbians and Canadians. It's a sport that I started to play at five years old and played with my dad and brother every night after school

IMAGE CREDIT JERRY ROUSSEAU

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""Golf isanamazinggame,andI want tothanktheAlliedGolf Associationof B.C.for all theydo. If youdon't playit,there's still timetostart,andI'dliketochallengethemembers oppositetoagolf gamewithussometime.""

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me these days, and my oldest granddaughter has been learning to play this for the past four years. Of course, I'm talking about the sport of golf, and we all know that yesterday was National Golf Day. In Columbia River?Revelstoke, we have 18 amazing golf courses, and some have won national awards. We are a golf mecca, visited yearly by thousands from all over Canada and the world. It's an industry that represents both economic and social pillars in our community. If you're a golfer and have never played our courses, let me encourage you to do so. They will be the highlight of your golf career. Golf has many faces, and I will reference a few of them. Economically, it's a $2.8 billion industry in B.C., creating 44,000 jobs, $1.27 billion in household income and generates $465 million in taxes. From a social investment perspective, the 300-plus courses in B.C. are locally owned and operated and

provide charitable and taxation benefits to British Columbian communities. Golf courses provide valuable green space and wildlife refuge. Turf and trees capture carbon, create oxygen, cool the air and filter storm and water runoff. Golf courses are leaders in environmental stewardship. The industry has an integrated pest management effort and strives to be an industry leader in greener best management practices. It's good for you. Approximately 10,000 steps happen on each 18 holes and encompass all demographics. People who play golf benefit physically, socially and mentally from golf. Golf is a game for all ages and abilities and is the number one sport activity in Canada. Golf is an amazing game, and I want to thank the Allied Golf Association of B.C. for all they do. If you don't play it, there's still time to start, and I'd like to challenge the members opposite to a golf game with us some time.

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BY WCTA STAFF

2018 Turf grass Research Contri butors The t urgrass research funding year begins wit h our annual conference and t rade show. At t hat t im e, about a t hird of our annual average is raised t hrough t he Silent Auct ion, 50/ 50 draw and by t he effort s of t he Kwant len Turf Club. Also, any cont ribut ions from allied organizat ions are t ypically present ed at t he show. Every WCTA member contributes too! Unique to our association, 10% of member dues and 30% of any annual net revenue is directed toward turf research project funding. Money raised this year will be directed toward turf research projects next year. Where dollars go is decided by the research committee based on a carefully developed list of turf

management industry priorities (see below) and $4000 is earmarked annually for collaborative funding with the Canadian Turf Research Foundation. Sincere thanks must go to the organizations, companies and individuals who have made generous contributions to turf research through both donations and supporting events and functions. 2018 Silen t Au ct ion - $6,418 Kw an t len Un iver sit y Tu r f clu b r af f le pr oceeds - $3,045 Give M e 5 Bu ck s - $365 Kw an t len Un iver sit y - $250 Olds College - $250 Spor t s Tu r f Can ada - $250 Taylor 's Tu r f - $250 Jef f Hoyem - $100

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Over $28,000 has been raised so far in 2018, a signficant improvement over last year 's total of $23,418! There's more work to be done so please remember to support the turf research that supports your career! We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who serve tirelessly on our Resear ch Com m it t ee: 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) Cu r r en t Tu r f gr ass Resear ch Pr ior it ies: 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

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BY CTRF

North w est Turf grass A ssoci ati on

Joi ns Forces w i th CTRF to Enh ance Research The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundat ion (CTRF) is pleased t o announce it s newest and first int ernat ional m em ber, t he Nort hwest Turfgrass Associat ion (NTA) headquart ered in Washingt on St at e and serving t he golf and professional sport st urf m anagem ent indust ry in Washingt on, Oregon, Idaho and Brit ish Colum bia. Via email on October 11, 2017, NTA Executive Director Paul Ramsdell made intentions clear by stating, ?In a Board meeting this morning, the NTA would like to move forward and formally apply to be a part of your research group.? Citing similar objectives of funding turf research, the NTA

was officially accepted to the CTRF earlier this year and moving forward, will be included with the annual research project call for proposals that sees twelve to eighteen submissions annually from a variety of institutions. Nine currently active projects total approximately $200,000 in CTRF group funding. CTRF Chair Paul Schofield stated, ?On behalf of the CTRF and its Directors, I would like to welcome the Northwest Turfgrass Association in partnering with us and I look forward to your participation.? About the CTRF The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation is a federation of organizations from across Canada that is committed to funding CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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research that assists turf production, golf and sports field turf management. Con t act s: Paul Schofield, Chair plsc1956@hotmail.com Jerry Rousseau, Executive Secretary ? exec.director@wctaturf.com Websit e: www.turfresearchCanada.ca About the Northwest Turfgrass Association

The Northwest Turfgrass Association (NTA) Board of Directors is committed to serving its members, funding meaningful research/learning projects that are designed to benefit turf managers in the Pacific Northwest, and supporting turfgrass research programs throughout the Northwest and beyond. Contact Paul Ramsdell, Executive Director - mpsparks90@aol.com

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BY WCTA STAFF

Look Wh o's Joi ned th e WCTA 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 677 members st rong. So far t his year we've welcom ed 53 new and ret urned m em bers! Welcom e and t hank you for your support and confidence in our associat ion! We also communicate with about 1500 non-WCTA members and would like to thank everyone on our mailing list for your interest in WCTA activities. PLEASE NOTE 2018 member dues invoices were emailed this past November. If you have not received an invoice via email, please contact Leslie Carnell at (604) 888-7759 or adm in @w ct at u r f .com .

Payment for 2018 is due and and can be made several ways: CLICK HERE to use PayPal quickly and securely using a credit card or your PayPal account (a Paypal account is not required). You will need your invoice number. Call us with a credit card number at (604) 888-7759 Scan/email with credit card payment to exec.dir ect or @w ct at u r f .com Fax invoice with credit card payment to 1-866-366-5097 or the old fashioned way, mail a cheque to: WCTA, Box 698, Hope, BC V0X 1L0 If you need to make changes to your invoice, or would like to pay in three equal installments, please contact Shasta at accounting@wctaturf.com CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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CLICK HERE to make contact information changes We look forward to serving you for another year. You can help us do that by taking care of your dues promptly. 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 Her e. HERE'S OUR LATEST NEW AND RETURNED MEMBERS: Jeff Barnes, City of Nanaimo Parks Bob Burrows, Corix Water Products Allen Dewald, Blue Ocean Golf Club Ken Elliott, City of Richmond Parks Jason Steadwell, Syngenta Canada Would you like to see your name on this list? CLICK HERE to join the WCTA right now!

Are you interested in knowing more about the societal benefits of turf? 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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BY WCTA STAFF

A noth er One Bi tes th e Dust - Carbaryl De-regi stered f or

Turf Uses The act ive ingredient , Carbaryl, used in an insect icide com m only sold as ?Sevin?has been de-regist ered by Healt h Canada. According to the fact sheet provided by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, as of March 31, 2019, uses no longer registered include all domestic uses and turf applications in commercial and residential areas, including lawns, parks, school grounds, playing fields, sod farms and golf courses.

In a conversation with WCTA staff on June 12th, Health Canada Pesticide Officer Yvonne Herbison stated, ?The Sevin T&O label has been amended as of March 31, 2018 so technically it should no longer be used but changes officially come into effect March 31, 2019 so there will be no enforcement action until next year.? CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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?TheSevinT&Olabel hasbeenamended asof March31,2018 sotechnicallyit shouldnolonger beusedbut changesofficiallycomeinto effect March31,2019so therewill benoenforcement actionuntil next year''.

Carbaryl has been under review by the PMRA for nearly a decade. A 2009 re-evaluation proposed phase-out of carbaryl use on turf, golf courses, sod farms, residential ornamentals, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, tobacco and pick-your-own orchard operations. CLICK HERE for the ?Turf Grass and Changes to Carbaryl Registration?fact sheet from PMRA.

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PM RA A nnounces Ch l oroth al oni l Fi nal Deci si on The com m only used fungicide, chlorot halonil, found in a large variet y of t urf fungicides including Daconil, has been undergoing review by t he Canadian Governm ent . The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency just recently issued a final re-evaluation decision chlorothalonil (RVD2018-11, Chlorothalonil and Its Associated End-use Products for Agricultural and Turf Uses). A summary can be found Her e. Contrary to initial reports, there are turf uses remaining on the label. - for turf snow molds, a single application per year will be

BY TOM HSIANG, UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

permitted, containing up to 12 kg a.i./ha or 120 grams per 100 square meters (or about 4 ounces per thousand square feet of active ingredient). - for turf diseases during other seasons, there will be up to two permitted applications at a minimum 14 day interval, with up to 9.5 kg a.i./ha or 95 grams per 100 square meters per application on golf courses. - for sod farms, there are also two permitted applications, but at 7 day intervals with up to 4.8 kg a.i./ha or 48 grams per 100 square meters. Re-entry into treated sites can occur when the sprays have dried. Companies have 24 months to change their labels on products containing chlorothalonil to reflect these requirements. Editor 's note: the 87 page document is under review by WCTA staff. If you have questions, please email exec.director@wctaturf.com.

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BY WCTA STAFF

I prodi one Turf Uses During a m ult i-st akeholder t eleconference call host ed by Healt h Canada on June 20, 2018, t he Pest Managem ent Regulat ory Agency (PMRA) announced t hat all t urf uses of t he popular golf course fungicide act ive ingredient , Iprodione (Rovral, Quali-Pro, Trilogy) are cancelled. Citing safety risks to food and drinking water, manufacturers

will have 24 months to implement label changes. At this time, official end use of Iprodione on turf is June 21, 2021 however PMRA representative Lynn Lee cautioned another special review of the active ingredient was just initiated to look at remaining permissible uses and potentially changes to the timeline for discontinued uses.

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NTA Doubl e Sh ot Historic Publications Now Online & $46,000 Donated Som e fant ast ic hist orical t urfgrass research art icles from t he archives of t he Nort hwest Turfgrass Associat ion now are available online, t hanks t o t he Turfgrass Inform at ion Cent er at Michigan St at e Universit y. More than 1,000 articles pertaining to turfgrass issues in the Northwest and written by the leaders in the industry now can be easily accessed online. The NTA?s publication from 1959 to 1997, Northwest Turfgrass Topics, is available by following this link: https://d.lib.msu.edu/nwtgt The written proceedings and studies from the annual conference of Northwest Turfgrass Association, starting with the third annual conference

back in 1950 at the State College of Washington, are available by following this link: https://d.lib.msu.edu/nwtgc These archives, an ongoing cooperative project of the NTA and the Michigan State University Libraries, features public access to both periodicals as they were published and as copies are available. All turf-related articles from within these materials, more than 1,000 in all, also are indexed

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and linked from within the Turfgrass Information File (TGIF) database: http://tic.msu.edu/tgif For a full list of all publicly-available and restricted-access archives hosted by TIC, please see: https://tic.msu.edu/browse Any questions about the NTA material can be directed to Paul Ramsdell, executive director of the NTA, at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360. NTA DONATES $46,000 TOWARD RESEARCH The Northwest Turfgrass Association will be donating $46,160 to worthy turfgrass research and education programs in 2018 as it continues to be a leading benefactor for the golf industry in the Northwest. Over the past four years, the NTA has donated almost $200,000 to various programs. There will be three separate research studies at Oregon State University that the NTA will be funding, totaling $31,160. All

three studies pertain to Microdochium Patch, which is a consistent disease problem for turfgrass managers in the Northwest. The largest financial contribution will be $11,141 for a study that will compare iron sulfate versus chelated iron for the suppression of Microdochium Patch on annual bluegrass putting greens in the absence and presence of phosphorous acid. In all for 2018, four different entities in the Northwest will be supported through the grants, which were decided by the NTA Board of Directors after recommendations from the Research Committee. The grants from the NTA are

Thegrantsfromthe NTAaremade possiblethroughthe numerousand generouscontributionsfrom clubsandindividuals throughout theNorthwest.

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M aj or Update to CTRF Websi te Content For im m ediat e release: The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundat ion (CTRF) is pleased t o announce it s websit e, www.t urfresearchcanada.ca, has had m ajor cont ent updat es over t he past several weeks.

?Current Research?or ?Past Research?pages depending on project status as follows:

?Updating the site was a time consuming but important task to ensure research results are being disseminated to the turf management industry,? stated Executive Secretary Jerry Rousseau, adding, ?we?re still working on edits but did not want to delay any longer in sharing both new and previously unposted research reports from CTRF funded projects. Most of the remaining updates are aesthetic.?

o Feb 2015

Links to over 20 reports have been added to either the

Identification of Drought Resistant Cultivars, PTRC and Guelph, Dodson/Lyons o Nov 2013 o Dec 2014

o Feb 2016 Selection and Management of Bentrgrass Cultivars, Guelph, Hsiang o June 2017 powerpoint Rolling and Resistance, Michigan State University, Vargas o Final report 2018 The Effect of Snow Cover and Anti-Transpirants on the Persistence of Snow Mould Fungicides, University of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Wisconsin, Koch

o Report July 2014

o Fall 2017 report

o Report Feb 2015

o Spring 2018 report

o Final Report May 2017

Management of Take-All Patch, Guelph, Jordan

Abou t t h e CTRF

o March 2015 o Sept 2016 o Apr 2017 o Apr 2018 Foliar Applications of N & K, PTRC, Dodson o Sep 2017 report o Jan 2018 report Testing Lower Risk Fungicides, Guelph, Hsiang o Feb 2017 o Sep 2017 Alternative Irrigation Strategies, Oregon State University, Kowalewski o Final report Fall Applications of N & K and the Effect on Winter Hardiness in Annual Bluegrass, PTRC, Dodson o Report November 2013

The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation is a federation of organizations from across Canada committed to supporting scientific research of amenity turf management that benefits end users of our communities? recreational infrastructure and that enhances our urban environments. Con t act s: Paul Schofield, Chair plsc1956@hotmail.com Jerry Rousseau, Executive Secretary ? exec.director@wctaturf.com Website: www.turfresearchCanada.ca

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ONLI NE RESOURCE FOR TURF M A NA GERS NEA RLY COM PLETE A m ajor rewrit e t o t he IPM Manual for Turfgrass Managers, originally a resource produced in part nership bet ween t he WCTA and t he BC Minist ry of Agricult ure in t he early 2000's, is nearing com plet ion. Funded entirely by a $35,000 grant from the BC Ministry of Environment, work began in the fall of 2016 after an RFP for the rewrite was circulated. CropHealth Advising and Research, Mario Lanthier Principal, was awarded the

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contract to produce this free, online resource, the creation of which is being steered by the BC Allied Golf Association's 'Environmental Advocacy Committee'.

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The manual?s completion was anticipated in the summer of 2017 but work took longer than expected. As of June 15, the sections are completed on weeds (weed management) and insects (insect management) and the contractor is currently finishing the final draft for diseases (disease management). The material is being prepared as stand-alone flyers with colour pictures. The information is technical and written for professionals in the industry. The pictures will help with diagnostic and the reader can continue searching on the web for more information. Mario Lanthier stated, ?Later this month individual flyers will be sent to

superintendents for their comments (we want to make sure the information is relevant and realistic). Our company is expecting to deliver the full package during July.?

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will take three to four weeks. He said that after a park is sprayed it will be closed for the day to allow the larvacide to dry. In an effort to stop the beetle from spreading to other areas of the region the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is prohibiting the movement of plants and soil out of a large area of the city that stretches from Burrard Street east to Clark Drive, and from 12th Avenue all the way to Burrard Inlet. Between June 15 and Oct. 15 the restriction also includes ?above ground? plant matter, such as prunings and branches with leaves. The good news, however, is that residents can still put items such as plants and yard trimmings, in the city?s green bins. ?We fully expect the cooperation of the residents of Vancouver in the regulated area,? said Shannon Derksen, a CFIA operational specialist. ?We know Vancouver is a green city that values its parks and green

spaces. We know that Japanese beetle can cause damage to these spaces so we?d expect some awareness and cooperation.? In the event that plants or soil are moved out of the designated area without permission residents can face fines of between $500 and $1,300, and businesses can be fined up to $10,000. Derksen told reporters Thursday that the beetle was first spotted in Vancouver last summer. It was detected in one of the traps set in the city by the agency ? the traps are set as part of the agency?s routine surveillance for the pest. As a result, CFIA set an additional 800 traps around the city and found more beetles. Approximately 950 beetles were found in 42 traps. The majority, about 90 per cent, were found in David Lam Park. As the name suggests, the beetle originated in Japan and was first introduced to eastern North America in the early

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1900s. It has spread throughout the eastern side of the continent but B.C. has been free from the pest until now.

than 250 plant species, including roses, blueberries and grape vines.

In addition to restricting the movement of plants and soil outside of the designated area, the agency will also be setting 1,500 traps between Whistler and Hope this year in an effort to determine if the beetle has spread to other areas of the region.

- Report any sightings to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency through its website.

Unlike the well-known European chafer beetle, where the damage is caused by raccoons and crows digging up the grass to eat the grubs, the Japanese beetle has the potential to damage and kill plants. The larvae feed on the roots of lawns and other plants while the adults, which are considered heavy feeders, attack the flowers, foliage and fruit of more

Tips f or r esiden t s:

- Remove as many adult Japanese beetles as possible by hand and put them in soapy water to kill them. - The beetles are easier to capture in the early morning because the dew makes it harder for them to fly. - Keep any dead beetles and notify CFIA. - Attract birds by putting out a birdhouse and food.

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were made spring 2017 and 3 applications of PoaCure were made fall 2017. Plots were evaluated for P. annua control and turfgrass quality during 2016 and 2017. Study 2 ? Chemical + Biological study to 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, 3 applications fall 2016, and 3 applications summer 2017. 2) Tenacity (4 fl oz/1000 ft2) + Xonerate (1.4 fl oz/1000 ft2) in 3 applications fall 2016 and 3 applications summer 2017. D7 was applied at 2, 10, or 30 g/acre fall 2016 and 1, 5, or 15 fl oz/A fall 2017; note, change in D7 formulation but equivalent rates. Plots were evaluated for P. annua control, turfgrass quality, etc. during 2016 and 2017. Study 3 (new objective) ? evaluation of P. fluorescens strains (other than D7) to

selectively control P. annua. A combination of three P. fluorescens strains reported to have selective control of P. annua were applied to a fairway and a green at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course at WSU on 11/2/17. Also, currently underway are growth chamber and greenhouse studies evaluating formulations and rates on germination and growth of 6 turfgrass species. Resu lt s: 2016 (Year 1) ? see 2016 Biological Control of Poa annua in Fairways at turf.wsu.edu 2017 (Year 2) Study 1. D7 applied fall 2015 only. On the final 2017 rating date, 2 years after the initial application of D7, there was no statistical differences in P. annua control by any D7 treatment. Kennedy, Hansen, and Stubbs had observed approximately a 50% reduction in cheatgrass, a cool-season grass with a growth habit similar to P. annua, 2 years following an application of D7. To

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date we have seen little evidence of P. annua control with a single fall only application of D7; however, we will continue to monitor these plots in 2018. PoaCure numerically showed 4% less P. annua than the check, which indicates that the P. annua population was at least not increasing, as is the usual case. Three fall 2017 applications of PoaCure made were after the 9/15/17 rating date; thus, any control will not be evident till 2018. St u dy 1. D7 applied f all 2015 + spr in g 2016. Applying D7 in both the fall 2015 and the spring 2016 did not improve the control of P. annua. There was no statistical difference between any of the D7 treatments and the check. PoaCure numerically showed 11% less P. annua than the check, which was better P. annua control than noted above in the fall 2015 only study. Johnston and Golob (2015) have noted that spring

applications of PoaCure, which these plots received in 2016 and 2017, in the Pacific Northwest have not provided the significant control of P. annua seen with fall applications. Three fall 2017 applications of PoaCure made in 2017 were after the 9/15/17 rating date and thus any control will not be evident till 2018. St u dy 2. Ch em ical + Biocon t r ol. Unlike study 1, the reduction in P. annua compared to the check by both Tenacity + Xonerate and PoaCure treatments was evident. Compared to the 5/26/16 rating (36% P. annua) by fall 2017 P. annua in the check had increased to 56% while P. annua in the Tenacity + Xonerate plots had decreased to 17% and the PoaCure plots had a decrease to 22%. Thus, a reduction in P. annua was accomplished with chemical treatments. D7 was applied in late fall 2016 and 2017. Although there were no D7 alone treatments in the study, based on results from study 1, to date there does not appear to be additional control of

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P. annua by D7. As anticipated, based on previous research (Golob and Johnston, 2015), the decrease in turfgrass quality due to the Tenacity + Xonerate application in fall 2016 and summer 2017 was completely gone by 9/15/17. Tenacity + Xonerate and PoaCure treatments had turfgrass quality ratings significantly better than the check. Study 3. (new objective) Evaluation of additional strains of P. fluorescens. Field and laboratory studies were initiated late 2017. Field evaluation, on a green and fairway at Palouse Ridge Golf Course, of treatments applied fall 2017 will begin spring 2018. Ref er en ces: Golob, C.T., and W.J. Johnston. 2015. Tenacity 4SC and Xonerate 70WDG in a spring-summer

program for selective Poa annua control (post-emergence) in Kentucky bluegrass fairways. 2015 Washington State Weed Conference. Wenatchee, WA. Kennedy, A.C. 2016. Pseudomonas fluorescens strains selectively suppress annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.). Biological Control 103:210-217. 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. www.fwaa.org/accounts/fwaa/data_ documents/60/files/10b-dl-2011-1213_130 p_kennedy.ann.pdf. Verdesian Life Sciences. 2016. Verdesian Life Sciences announces new biological herbicide.

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be taken regularly because without good information, good informed decisions on any program do not occur. Conversely, no person has all the knowledge and can make every decision independent of a good team. Sometimes professionalism knows when to let someone else make the right decision.

I mayget in troublehereand amfully preparedfor that,but professionalismis not sayingonething, ?We arestewardsof our environment,?andthen turningaroundandspraying fungicideseverythree weekswhether weneedto or not. Professionalism is not about how good a deal you can get from your supplier but rather how quickly you pay for

supplies. I may really get in trouble for this one but how many of us actually buy our suppliers a coffee? Professionalism asks, ?What can I do for my industry?? rather than, ?What can I get out of my industry?? I believe our industry is at a tipping point and without professionalism, will tip the wrong way. Thankfully, there is light at the end of the tunnel because of discussions such as the ones that occurred at the latest WCTA conference. A diverse group of people from all sectors of the industry getting together to discuss a wide variety of topics gives me hope. Now I may really, really get in trouble, but something that does not give me hope is the depleting funding for turf research. Looking at this as a snapshot of the industry, I see a fundamental lack of understanding and attention to what has got golf and sportsturf management to where it is today.

We are all standing on the shoulders of turf research period. Without research of the USGA style green back in 1960, we would be core aerating a minimum of 4 times a year to reduce soil compaction on putting greens. Without research we would not have disease resistant stands of turfgrass. Without research we would not know how to? .. fill in your favourite topic and we would not have the great turfgrass on our great golf courses and sportsfields we do now. If you?re still reading, thank-you. The question I?m hoping you will think about is, ?How do we make the connection between research and professionalism to the business of turf management?? I believe this question needs to be asked because without good grass we would still be putting on oilsand greens and walking thru weed infested fairways,

losing more golf balls. We would not have 200 plus rounds of play a day, we would not be teaching lessons, we would not be selling fertilizer, we would not be? . fill in industry. Decision-makers and end users of our facilities often take that little turfgrass plant for granted and think it will always be there to support the sports we all love. But if your business model relies on something so heavily, does it not make sense to invest in its improvement and sustainability? Maybe you answer no to that question or perhaps feel suppliers can do the research. But suppliers don?t write turf management textbooks. In addition, outside influences are affecting us more than ever, like water and pesticide restrictions, and there?s simply too much at stake to rely on someone else to do our research work for us.

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turf industry and Dooley family and all enjoyed a terrific Mayfair Lakes buffet dinner. Turf industry prize winners included Tab Buckner, Dan Fast, Jason Bird, Wanda Houston, Duane Sharp, Cam Watt, Rory Rousseau, Mike Kiener, Brad Newell, Alex Dube, Cliff Glowsky and Eric Benson. The 2018 Patrick Dooley Award winner was announced, Ksenia Thurston. Ksenia has been a model student, active Turf Club member in every activity and Groundsman at Surrey Golf Club. In case you think your life is busy, Ksenia also manages a family of 5 around school, Turf

Club, work and workouts. She plans to move to the Interior after graduation next year to work towards being a Golf Superintendent. We ended the day with great news that we raised about $11,000 for the Patrick Dooley Memorial Scholarship Fund, which bumped us into position to now award 2 annual $1,000 KPU turf scholarships in perpetuity! Thank you to the turf industry guys who brought teams to this event: Jason Hooper, Duane Sharp, Scott Kraemer, Dan Fast, Mike Kiener, Nik Wall, Duncan Longridge, Josh Carlsen and John Taylor. Special thanks to the turf industry Tee Sponsors: WCTA, BCGSA, NCGOA, BCGA, JCL Ag Services, Premier Pacific Seeds, BC Plant Health Care, Farm Tek, TDS West, Keso, Taylors Turf Care, RF Binnie, Terra Equipment, Oakcreek, Westerra/Vermeer BC, Terralink, Target Specialty Products, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Prairie Coast Equipment, English Lawns, Evergro, Target, Brett Young, Sports Turf Canada, West Coast Golf Group, Western Turf Farms, EZ-Go/Cushman and Corix! And of course the KPU Turf Club members who worked hard to make this day a huge success: Carolyn Reitzel, Josh Carlsen, Duncan Longridge, Brennan

Lessick, Jason Morgan and Ksenia Thurston. Stan Kazymerchyk KPU Turf Management Instructor editor 's note: Stan would never think to recognize his own efforts so we'll do it for you. Thanks Stan, this event would not happen without you!

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America together under one roof to discuss programs implemented and ways of collaboration. Met together with new Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum to discuss the successful role of the AGA-BC and explore opportunities for collaboration. I cannot underscore enough the role British Columbia Golf has played in fostering relationships between all of the Associations. Under the direction and leadership of Kris Jonasson we have been able to bridge many issues with both financial and administrative assistance. Revised our operating process to ensure compliance with the new Societies Act Commenced a strategic planning process facilitated by Shawn Ireland and Chelsea Craig, with a completion goal of the Spring of 2019. Our Golf Industry Scorecard

Noonegroupcandoit alone. Welookforward toanother year of positivecollaboration.

remains a key communication tool for us and is accessible on our website with print copies also available should you have a need. Next on t h e AGA-BC Tee: Golf Awareness Day at the BC Legislature ? May 28th Continued strategic planning including a sustainable funding model for ongoing government relations and priority initiatives as well as a communications strategy. I would also like to take this time to thank an outstanding group of board members who have worked tirelessly as volunteers to keep the golf industry firmly in front of Government. Without their dedication I am sure we would not be able to move forward with many of these initiatives. I don?t mean to repeat myself but when something makes sense there is no point in trying to recreate it. ?Our hope is that this report will provide insight into the importance of what we are trying to accomplish and convey the need for all associations to participate ? mentally, physically

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and financially. Given the breadth, depth and scope of work we do and that still needs to be done, the need to work together as a group for the betterment of the Golf Industry is both clear and imperative. No one group can do it alone. We look forward to another year of positive collaboration.?

If there are any questions please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Trevor Smith President, AGA-BC Tel: 250-320-6411 Email: president@aga-bc.org

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continuing to work with Metro-Vancouver to develop a water management plan template for golf courses. This templated plan will enable golf courses to bypass the so-called ?arbitrary watering restrictions?, for example, watering only green and tees, in favour of an approach where golf courses manage their irrigation consumption based on a conservation target. The WCTA is also working with Metro-Vancouver to develop a similar template for sportsfields and both templates should be easily transferable to all other municipalities looking at water restrictions. Let us know if you are dealing with increasing local water restrictions. - The Japanese beetle incursion into Vancouver may seem like a distant problem for most turf managers in the province but it could become a very big deal in the coming years if something isn?t done now. To quote the BC Ministry of Agriculture?s Economic Risk Assessment

released just a few weeks ago, ?The golf course sector may have the most to lose if Japanese beetle becomes established in the province.? The WCTA is heavily involved as a stakeholder since this particular beetle is very problematic for all turf sectors, especially short mowed and irrigated, and it?s a notorious hitch-hiker. The Invasive Species Council of BC is spearheading control efforts with multiple partners involved including the City of Vancouver, BCLNA, BC Ministry of Agriculture and others. Meanwhile, we?re currently working to determine the potential economic impact of this pest to the BC golf and sportsturf industry. M em ber Pr ogr am m in g an d Even t s - We?re excited to be putting on a First Green talk at the BCGSA Exchange Tournament on August 20th at Two Eagles this summer with program

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coordinator, Stan Kazymerchyk. The First Green program is designed to teach grade school kids about STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) using a golf course or sportsfield as a learning lab and hosted by the course superintendent or sportsturf manager. The WCTA is the only Canadian First Green licensee currently but we?re hopeful the program catches on across Canada. - Many WCTA field days took place at UBC in days gone by and we?re happy to be heading back on Thursday, June 13th to the Vancouver Whitecaps National Soccer Development Centre. Hosted by Gary Bartley, participants will sit in on a talk by Dr. Eric Lyons of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute and tour of the impressive Whitecaps FC training centre. - Soon to be officially announced, the WCTA and STC will once again partner on a major production this summer. Alternating between BC and

Alberta, our annual sportsturf field day rotation will take us to Edmonton for the very first time on August 23rd, hosted by Leanne Nadwidny and City of Edmonton Parks staff. Much more information will be released by middle of June but go ahead and mark your calendars now. Tu r f Resear ch an d Edu cat ion - 2018 project funding has been announced with $4,000 earmarked for our annual Canadian Turf Research Foundation contribution and $15,000 approved for the Guelph Turfgrass Institute?s new ?Environmental Turfgrass Outreach Project?. The latter is a unique effort in Canada aimed at educating public stakeholders and the various end users of turfgrass facilities about the benefits of turf. - The WCTA?s management contract with the Canadian Turf Research Foundation is now into its second year. Several months over the summer of 2016 were spent developing

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and executing a contract to provide the services and by April 2017 the transition was pretty much completed. Much of that first year was spent getting organized and adapting our systems to manage this nationally registered charity. One of our first major successes was recently welcoming the Northwest Turfgrass Association, the first non-Canadian funding partner, to the group.

I?ll conclude by wishing everyone a successful season and look forward to crossing paths and talking turf with as many WCTA members as possible this season! Go to www.wcta-online.com for more news, information and updates. Respectfully submitted, Jerry Rousseau, WCTA Executive Director (604) 869-WCTA (9282) Exec.director@wctaturf.com

Understanding it?s an incredibly busy time of year for everyone,

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made possible through the numerous and generous contributions from clubs and individuals throughout the Northwest. For 2018, after extensive consideration and recommendations from the NTA Research Committee, the Board of Directors awarded the following research and education grants: Comparing iron sulfate versus chelated iron for the suppression of Microdochium Patch on annual bluegrass putting greens in the absence and presence of phosphorous acid Oregon State University $11,141.00 Effects of winter nitrogen, phosphate and potassium rates on Microdochium Patch Oregon State University $10,020.00 Quantifying the long-term effects of alternative Microdochium Patch management techniques on

sand-based annual bluegrass putting green performance over multiple seasons Oregon State University $9,999.00 Applied research putting green Walla Walla Community College $5,000.00 Reducing turf stress by increasing root growth and density with endophytic bacteria AGPW, LLC - $5,000.00 First Green Links as Labs First Green Foundation $2,500.00 Bill Griffith Turfgrass Management Scholarship Walla Walla Community College $2,500.00 More information on how to apply for grants for 2019, or to contribute directly to the NTA, is available by contacting Paul Ramsdell, executive director of the NTA, at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360.

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Vancouver, BC Important movement restrictions have been ordered and are currently in effect which may impact the way you conduct your landscape business in Metro Vancouver. Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) was found by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during routine monitoring in Vancouver, BC in August 2017.

Japan ese Beet le Cau ses En vir on m en t al & Econ om ic Har m Japanese Beetle has the potential to cause significant damage to parks, lawns, golf courses, landscapes and BC?s agriculture sectors. During the larval stage, it feeds on the roots of plants and strongly prefers turf. During its adult flying phase from June 15 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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through October 15, it consumes over 300 types of plants, skeletonizing the leaves and affecting the production and quality of fruits and vegetables, as well as plants such as maples and roses. In its adult phase, Japanese Beetle is not particularly a good flyer but will hitchhike on vehicles, green waste, in soil and is quite resilient. It may fly up to 8 km if given a good wind. To counter the potential for this pest to move, the public as well as those working within the regulated zone are asked to check their vehicles for beetles during the flight season, and to ensure their trailers and equipment are clear of any pests. Government agencies and industry associations are working together to eradicate this pest, including: - BC Ministry of Agriculture (BCAGRI)

(ISCBC) - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - City of Vancouver - BC Landscape and Nursery Association - Western Canada Turfgrass Association - BC Agriculture Council On April 27, 2018, the CFIA placed an Infested Place Order on the City of Vancouver to regulate an area around False Creek to prevent the spread of Japanese Beetle. Regulated Area Prevents Japanese Beetle Movement The location of the regulated area is provided in the map enclosed with this package. Please refer to CFIA?s Landscaper Guidance Document for full details on how this affects your business. Significant points for landscapers working within the regulated area includes:

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1. Movement restrictions on soil and plants with soil (i.e. plants with rootballs) is in effect year-round. 2. In addition, from June 15 ? October 15, during the flight period of the adults, movement of all plant parts is restricted, including grass clippings and leaves. 3. During the June 15 ? Oct 15 time frame, green waste that has been treated by using a brush-chipper on-site is exempt. 4. Wood, branches and sticks that are free of leaves are exempt year-round. 5. Homeowners?green waste may be disposed of in their regular green bin. 6. Large quantities of green waste and/or soil, not eligible for the City of Vancouver 's temporary transfer station, shall only be moved with a Movement Certificate available from the CFIA at 604-292-5742 or Her e please give one week

advance notice. This waste must be transported safely to be deep-buried at a landfill site approved by the CFIA. A minimum of 24 hours advance notice is required at the landfill site prior to delivery. Deep burial fees of $250/tonne will apply; minimum fee is $50 plus $5 per load. For more information go to Her e CFIA may accompany the vehicle to the landfill site. 1. UPDATE (June 14, 2018): When removing plants with roots from your site, knock off as much soil as possible and leave as much soil onsite as you are able. Where possible, separate the plant's parts from the root ball (separate the top from the root ball), as soil and roots with soil are disposed of separately from the green parts. The city may set up a bin with root balls, and plants with root balls separately from the soil and green waste respectively, as this will need to go through a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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special process or deep burial. This issue is currently being worked through. 2. The City of Vancouver is working to have a site ready to take in small amounts of soil (i.e. wheelbarrow load) and process all green waste by June 15, 2018 from commercial landscape work as well as excess amounts from householders. City of Vancouver ?s Temporary Transfer Station Will Open On or About June 15, 2018 Address: West 1st Avenue at Wylie, Vancouver, BC Hours of Operation: 12 (noon) 6:00 pm Fees: $15 for wheelbarrow of soil; $25 for Â˝ pickup load; $50 for pick up load even with the top of the box; $75 for pick up load that is heaped up over the top of the box. Payment can be processed by debit, Mastercard, or Visa on-site.

confirmed that the Temporary Transfer Station will be able to charge corporate accounts with the city when applicable. Other payment options include Visa, Mastercard and debit onsite. Cash will not be accepted. The site will have traffic control and ample room for trucks and trailers to drive through and turn around. If you have suggestions to assist with making this process more streamlined, please email info@bclna.com. What does a 'Restriction of Movement' mean for Landscapers working in Metro Vancouver? Regulated Area: No Movement of Plants to Outside the Boundaries To contain the pest, CFIA is using the centre line of the roadways and the high water mark along the shorelines to define the borders of the regulated area and is bounded

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required within this area:

-The Southern boundary is formed by a line running east to west from the intersection of Clark Drive at East 12th Avenue to the intersection of Burrard Street and West 12th Avenue.

D-96-15: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the spread of Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, in Canada and the United States

- The Western boundary is formed by a line running north and then northeast following Burrard Street to West Waterfront Road and extending Northeast from that point to the Burrard Inlet.

Strict movement restrictions for below-ground green waste are in place year-round in the regulated area. Throughout the year, soil and plants with soil (sod or plants with root balls) may not be moved out of the regulated area. Read M or e...

- The Eastern boundary is a line running north from the intersection of Clark Drive at East 12th Avenue to Powell Street and extending from that point North to the Burrard Inlet. - The Northern boundary is formed by a line running west to east from the northernmost point of the eastern boundary, following the shoreline of the Burrard Inlet, including docks, to the western boundary. This is the regulatory document that outlines the actions

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and homeowners do not collect grass clippings, to minimize the amount of green waste at the transfer station. Penalties for Non Compliance If it?s observed that soil and/or green waste was taken out of the regulated area without properly mulching onsite within the regulated area or without obtaining a CFIA movement certificate, then CFIA can issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty which is a Notice of Violation with a warning or penalty. Penalties can range from $500 to $1300 and $1300 to $10,000. Movement Certificates Sod, soil, plants w/soil or green waste moving independently of the city green bin program or temporary transfer station may be moved out of the regulated area for disposal or treatment with a movement certificate issued from CFIA. To obtain the Movement Certificate; please contact CFIA one week in advance at

www.inspection.gc.ca/jb or 604-292-5742. NOTE: CFIA requires one week in advance notice prior to providing Movement Certificates. Treatment The City of Vancouver was served with a Notice to Treat from the Ministry of Agriculture with the objective to eradicate the Japanese beetle. Treatment for the pest was been determined by the BC Plant Protection Advisory Committee based on a scientific approach. The lavicide, Acelepryn, was selected to treat areas in Vancouver where the beetle was located during 2017 surveys. The treatment zones include a 200 meter buffer where public and private areas will be treated. UPDATE (June 14, 2018): Application of Acelepryn by deep drench is currently taking place in the city with an CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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anticipated completion date of June 25th. Treatment of Private lands is progressing upon consent of the landowner/resident. Acelepryn is less toxic than table salt, and also controls European Chafer. If you or your clients are located within the treatment area as shown on the map, please provide the applicable address to BCLNA at info@bclna.com to receive approval and scheduling for treatment at no cost on the site. View Treatment Schedule... NEW (June 14, 2018): Festivals, Concerts and Park Visitors A number of festivals and concerts are scheduled at city parks within the regulated area. This poses a serious risk to the spread of the Japanese beetle if the pest is transported with an unsuspecting concert goer. To help prevent a hitchhiking beetle from spreading to other parts of the province, the CFIA and the City of Vancouver will be displaying signage

throughout the park as well as making announcements to take precautions prior to packing up and leaving. St ay in f or m ed - Read Brian Minter 's article in the Vancouver Sun 'Japanese beetle invasion a serious threat to Vancouver ' - Watch the video from BCLNA?s Technical briefing session for landscapers held May 24, 2018 (1hr:45min) | includes explanation of 'Regulatory' Designation from CFIA and Treatment Application from the BC Ministry of Agriculture. - Read the Landscaper Guidelines - Visit the BCLNA website - Sign up to recieve up-to-date information on movement restrictions and changes to the regulated area - Report any Japanese beetle sightings (high-resolution photos or a specimen are helpful) to CFIA at Here CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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- If you have any sites in the treatment area, email info@bclna.com immediately for information.

- Treatment with Acelepryn: Contact BCLNA at info@bclna.com or 604-575-3500

Click here for the Japanese beetle Fact Sheet.

- Surveillance: Contact: CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 or inspection.gc.ca/jb

Stay Informed. Sign Up to Receive Email Updates Regarding the Japanese Beetle Con t act s - Regulated Area & Movement Restrictions: Contact CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 or inspection.gc.ca/jb - Treatment Plan for Public Lands: Contact City of Vancouver or Vancouver Parks Board at Her e or 311 for public within Vancouver - Movement Permits: Contact CFIA at 604-292-5742 or Her eDisposal Within the Regulated Area: Contact City of Vancouver or Vancouver Parks Board at vancouver.ca webpage (under construction) or 311 for public within Vancouver

- Professional landscaper technical information: Contact: BCLNA at info@bclna.com; 604-575-3500 or bclna.com/JapaneseBeetle - How to Report a Pest (high-resolution photos or a specimen are helpful): Contact: CFIA at Her e or Her e- General Coordination and Outreach: Contact: ISCBC at 1-888-933-3722 or bcinvasives.ca/japanesebeetle This project was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Government of British Columbia through programs delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C.

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