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First Message From the New President Travis Olson
?RULE OF THREE? WCTA RETURNS TO THE RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT FEB 11- 13, 2020
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On t h e cover : TSN?s Bob Weeks (left) receives a custom Kayson Golf putter from then WCTA President, Peter Sorokovsky in appreciation of his keynote address at the 2019 Conference and Trade Show. Image credit: Mayowill Photography
Feat u r e St or y 12 Anything but Par for the Course Regu lar Colu m n s 05 Connect With The WCTA On Social Media 08 First Message From the New President
Travis Olson 14 2019 WCTA Student Award Winners
Announced 18 Look Who's Joined the WCTA 34 WCTA Continues to Support Turf
Managers by Investing In Research 36 Coming Events Summary 42 Silent Auction For Turf Research
Funding Grows Again!
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In M em or iam 41 Mike Warriner
Associat ion New s 22 Sports Turf Canada AGM Goers Experience First in Canada 38 Registration Opens For NTA at Bandon
In du st r y New s 20 Lawnmower Lawsuit 40 PMRA Workload Expected to Increase,
Review of Re-Evaluation Process Underway 48 Health Canada Announces
Neonicotinoid Ban With Some Exceptions 51 Glyphosate Meets All Moden Health
And Saftety Standards 52 2019 Turf Research Project Funding
Decisions Announced by CTRF 54 Extension to Groundwater Licence
Application Deadline Con f er en ce New s 30 Double Down on River Rock Pays Off! 32 Nod To Our Conference Exhibitors
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First Message From the New President Travis Olson With another successful turf conference behind us, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended our 2019 Annual Conference and Tradeshow at the River Rock Casino Resort . Thank you to the vendors who sponsored events and to all those who participated in the trade show. Without their support, our conference would PG 08 | MAY 2019
not be near the level it currently is. Thank you to all the delegates who attended, after all, it?s you who we put this whole show on for! Also, thank you to all the volunteers, especially Kwantlen turf students, who raised over $3K for turf research again this year; the future is certainly very bright! Thank you to all the WCTA staff who work so CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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tirelessly to make the show as great as it is. Finally, thank you to my fellow Directors who give so much of their own time and energy serving the membership and this association. We are all extremely fortunate to be in an industry with so many hard working and generous people. I?m happy to announce that our 2020 Conference and Tradeshow will be returning PG 10 | MAY 2019
to the River Rock once again. The venue has been a great space for us, and each year we are able to make tweaks and adjustments which help make the show even better.
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Anything but Par for the Course
If you randomly ask someone on a city street to describe the game of golf, oddsare good that even someone unfamiliar with the nuances of the game will be able to describe what a golf course looks like? the expansive and predominantly green open space on which the sport is played. EXPLORING THE NATURAL CAPITAL VALUE OF GOLF By Marie Donahue | October 2017
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courses on which it is played more sustainable. Kimberly Erusha from the United States Golf Association (USGA) is one of those leaders and key partners working on a new collaboration that formed earlier this year. USGA joined with researchers affiliated with the Natural Capital Project?s Livable Cities program based at the Institute on the Environment led by Eric Lonsdorf and with the University of Minnesota?s Science of the Green Initiative led by Brian Horgan. ?The USGA has a decades-long history supporting turfgrass and environmental research. Although it may not have been under the current terminology of natural capital or ecosystem services, the work has focused on continually improving the value of golf courses within communities,?explains PG 13 | MAY 2019
Erusha. The USGA has, for example, researched the impact of golf courses on ground and surface water quality and has worked with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to evaluate golf course wildlife habitat for birds, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians. The new collaboration or Community Value of Golf Courses Project launched to help the golf industry understand the range of possible values and impacts that golf courses as natural capital provide to both golf facility owners and operators and the surrounding community.
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2019 WCTA Student Award Winners Announced
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As presented at the Annual General Meeting during this year?s conference and trade show by WCTA Award Committee Chair, Pet er Sorokovsky, we?d like to congratulate the following 2019 W CTA St udent Award Recipient s:
Jenna Rose (Olds College) $1250 Ksenia Thurston (KPU) $750 Jason Morgan (KPU) $500 We would also like to take a moment to thank our other award committee members, Dave Duncan, Kevin Neufeld and Scott Mitchell, for making the time to assist with this year?s D O UBLE CLICK H ERE TO selections. It?s worth noting all applications were of very high quality and it was indeed an extremely difficult decision making process.
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Look Who's Joined the WCTA
As a unified voice for the professional golf and sportsturf management industry in western Canada, the WCTA is 686 members strong!
Since the start of our fiscal year (Oct 1), we've welcomed 86 new and ret urned members, wow! Welcome and thank you for your support and confidence in our association. We also appreciate the 1500+ non-WCTA members on our mailing list for your interest in WCTA activities. HERE'S OUR LATEST NEW AND RETURNED MEMBERS: Jeremy At kins Shaugnessy G&CC PG 18 | MAY 2019
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Dale Carlin Swan-E-Set Bay Resort
Richard Grant Musqueam Indian Band
Marc Chalifoux Municipality of Jasper
Dave Griffit hs SD#33 Chilliwack
Nik Christ ensen Kings Links By The Sea
Braeden Hage Richmond CC
Laurie Davis Town of Sidney
Terry Hall Queen Elizabeth Pitch & Putt
Grady Diamon Shaughnessy G&CC
Cliff Halliday Town of Sidney
Josh Edgar Highland Pacific GC
Grant Johnson Kings Links By The Sea
John Edwards Surrey Parks & Rec
Ray Keit h City of Nanaimo Parks
Randy Evans City of Pitt Meadows
Randy Knot t District of North Cowichan
Kaleb Fisher Kwantlen University
St ef Linder Tsawwassen Springs GC
Sean Flynn Redwoods Golf Club Bruce Folk SD#33 Chilliwack Bret t Gaudreau Strathcona County PG 19 | MAY 2019
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Lawnmower Lawsuit Settlements have been reached in the Canadian Lawn Mower Horsepower Labelling Class Action totalling $7,535,000. Who can receive a payment from the settlements? Persons in Canada are eligible t o make a claim if: - you purchased a gas-powered walk-behind or riding lawn mower designed, manufactured or labelled by any defendant* which contains a gas combustible engine labelled at 30 horsepower or less ("Lawn Mower"); - you purchased the Lawn PG 20 | MAY 2019
Mower between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 2012; and - you purchased the Lawn Mower in Canada. * The defendants are Briggs & Stratton, Electrolux, Honda, Husqvarna, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, MTD, Tecumseh, and Toro. A list of affected brand names can be found under question 3 of the FAQ tab at Here. You must complete and file a claim by May 22, 2019.
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Installing synthetic turf within the natural turf at BMO Field
Sports Turf Canada AGM Goers Experience First in Canada Sports Turf Canada held their Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2019 at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, experiencing a first in Canada in the process, installation of a hybrid sports field. PG 22 | MAY 2019
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BMO Field?sRobert Heggie explaining the process.
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and those who contributed to the success of sports turf professionals?expertise."
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?Rule of Three? WCTA Returns to the River Rock Casino Resort Feb 11-13, 2020
Cat ering t o t he professional golf and sport st urf management indust ry, t he West ern Canada Turfgrass Associat ion Board of Direct ors is pleased t o announce our 57t h Annual Conference and Trade Show will t ake place for t he t hird st raight year at t he River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, Brit ish Columbia, February 11-13, 2020. The rule of three suggests every set of three is complete. We couldn?t agree more and are excited to let it ride for one more year to complete the River Rock conference trifecta! For 2020, you can bet on a wide-ranging turf management PG 24 | MAY 2019
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networking events including the Dave Creamer Memorial Hockey Game and annual President?s Reception. ?If you made it to the last couple conferences, you know the River Rock is a fantastic venue for our conference and trade show,?stated WCTA President Travis Olson. ?If you haven?t, it?s definitely an event
you won?t want to miss.? Event planning is just getting started and further information will be released when available. WCTA Executive Director Jerry Rousseau confessed, ?It will be tough to top the last two years at the River Rock but we still have a couple aces up our sleeve!?
About t he WCTA Cateringto the professional golf and sportsturf management industry, the WCTA isa nearly 700 member, inter-provincial, not-for-profit industry organization whose purpose isto promote the interchange of scientific and practical knowledge through education, discussion, research and to undertake advocacy relating to the care and management of turfgrass. The WCTA isproud to serve and support an inclusive range of professional turf management interestssuch asgolf courses, school boards, municipalities, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens, mechanics, horticulturistsand industry suppliers. For further information, contact: Jerry Rousseau, Executive Director Western Canada Turfgrass Association (604) 896-9282 Exec.director@wctaturf.com PG 25 | MAY 2019
YOUR2019 BOARDOF DIRECTORS Just click on their email addressto contact any board member directly
TRAVIS OLSON PRESIDENT KAM LOOPS G&CC
(250) 319-4669 - t rav_olson@hot mail.com
CAM WATT VICE PRESIDENT UBC ATHLETICS
(778) 840-8161 - camfwat t @gmail.com
ANDREDIONNE FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY OF COQUITLAM
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PETERSOROKOVSKY PAST PRESIDENT CITY OF BURNABY, PARKS, REC, CULTURAL SERVICES
(604) 297-4494 - pet er.sorokovsky@burnaby.ca
DAVINMARR TW O YEAR DIRECTOR HILLVIEW GC
(250) 549-4653 - davint marr@hot mail.com
STUCARMICHAEL TW O YEAR DIRECTOR CITY OF COURTENAY
(250) 338-1766 - scarmichael@court enay.ca PG 27 | MAY 2019
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YOUR2019 BOARDOF DIRECTORS Just click on their email addressto contact any board member directly
GARYBARTLEY ONE YEAR DIRECTOR UBC ATHLETICS
(604) 970-1417 - gary.bart ley@ubc.ca
JEDMCGEACHIE ONE YEAR DIRECTOR OVERTON ENVIRONM ENTAL
(604) 807-6768 - jed@overt onee.ca
NIKWALL ONE YEAR DIRECTOR PREM IER PACIFIC SEEDS
(604) 881-1323 - nik@premierpacificseeds.com PG 28 | MAY 2019
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Double Down on River Rock Pays Off!
Management consulting guru, Kaylee Hansen, puts a modern narrative to Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.
Our 56th Annual Conference and Trade Show is now in the history books! With post-production work nearly complete, we wanted to share highlights through imagery and a little bit of commentary for good measure. As then WCTA President Pet er Sorokovsky announced after the 2018 conference, it was an easy Board decision to return to the River Rock in 2019. I would add it wasn't much of a gamble when both delegates and exhibitors were 100% behind a second year at this one-of-a-kind venue. The question then was how to build on such a successful show? PG 30 | MAY 2019
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Undoubtedly the organizing committee and staff were challenged but the basics were obvious, put together a world class education program, add some fun-filled networking events, bring in 50 energetic turf industry suppliers, service providers and sponsors, and make a few tweaks based on what was learned the first time round. For those who attended, thank you for participating and for
your tremendously positive feeback, it looks like we got it right! For those who weren't able to be with us, you just might have one more shot to experience the River Rock in 2020 but that announcement is still a few weeks away... Four Pre-Conference Seminars kicked off t he program on Wednesday followed by one of t he most popular funct ions, our annual President 's Recept ion:
We'd heard good things about Jerad Minnick, founder of the Natural Grass Advisory Group, and he did not disappoint with his 'Grass Can Take More' pre-con session. D O UBLE CLICK H ERE TO
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NOD TO OUR CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
On behalf of the WCTA Board of Directors and entire membership, we would like to thank our event sponsors, Syngenta, Toro Irrigation, Bayer CropScience, Turf Health Products Company (THP Co.), Robert Kains Golf Design, Nutrien Solutions / Evergro, Oakcreek Golf & Turf, Absorbpur and Vermeer British Columbia, and the following exhibitors who participated in our 2019 conference and trade show: Be sure to support the vendors who support your education and networking opportunity! (WCTA members & partners in bold). PG 32 | MAY 2019
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WCTA Continues to Support Turf Managers by Investing In Research
The WCTA Board is pleased to announce it will continue to support important and valuable turf research in 2019. Based on funds raised in 2018, cash available to the Research Committee for new project funding in 2019 is about $14,300. Current priorities for WCTA turfgrass research funding are as follows: - 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 PG 34 | MAY 2019
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 As recommended by the Research Committee, approximately $17,000 in project funding has been approved by the Board. Any difference between total funding and available cash is made up from reserves. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Project Tit le: Canadian Turf Research Foundat ion Cooperat ive Funding The CTRF collects and distributes research monies much like the WCTA but on a National Scale. Along with other regional groups, we have contributed to this collaborative approach to research funding annually since 1992. PROJECT LENGTH: multiple projects /varies WCTA COMMITMENT: $4,000 Click Here for list of current research projects. Project Tit le: Comparing Iron Sulfat e Versus Chelat ed Iron for t he Suppression of Microdochium Pat ch on Annual Bluegrass Put t ing Greens in t he Presence and Absence of Phosphorous Acid, Alec Kowalewski, Oregon St at e Universit y PG 35 | MAY 2019
One negative aspect of long term applications of iron sulfate is a decrease in soil pH, therefore requiring judicious monitoring of soil test levels and likely the introduction of liming agents on a periodic basis. An area of focus yet to be explored and one that may mitigate changes to pH is the use of chelated iron sources to suppress Microdochium patch. Preliminary laboratory studies have suggested that chelated iron suppresses the growth of Microdochium nivale, although no field trial to date has assessed the use of chelated iron to mitigate Microdochium patch. Chelated iron applications may also lead to less turfgrass
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Coming Events Summary
With so much happening in the worlds of golf and sport turf management, it's tough to keep track but we'll do our best to provide a current list of events, meetings and field days. More information will be added as it's received including times, dates, locations and CEC point availability. 2019 May 21
VIGSA ? Duncan Meadows GC
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BCGSA Lower Mainland ? Shaughnessy G&CC
May 27
AGA-BC Golf Lobby Day, Victoria
May 29
BCGSA Interior Chapter Pro/Super ? Osoyoos G&CC
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BCGSA Kootenay Chapter - Balfour
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BCGSA Interior Chapter ? Shannon Lake GC
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VIGSA ? Victoria GC
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BCGSA Interior Chapter ? Kelowna G&CC
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BCGSA Kootenay Chapter ? Radium Springs
Jul 22
VIGSA ? March Meadows GC
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BCGSA Lower Mainland Assistant?s Day ? Pitt Meadows GC
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BCGSA Lower Mainland ? Hazelmere GC
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BCGSA Kootenay Chapter ? Shadow Mountain
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BCGSA Northern Chapter ? Williams Lake GC
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BCGSA Lower Mainland Windup ? Whistler
Sep 25-26 CanWest Hort Show, Abbotsford Tradex Oct 27-29 NTA Conference, Bandon Dunes Nov 14-15 Green Industry Show & Conference, Edmonton Nov 17-19 BCGSA Prof. Development Days, Victoria Nov 17-19 Golf Business Canada (NGCOA), Niagara Falls Nov 24-26 Alberta Property Managers, Canmore 2020 Jan 14-16 OGSA Conference, Niagara Falls Jan 14-17 STMA Conference, West Palm Beach, FL Jan 25-30 GIS, Orlando Feb 11-13 WCTA 57th Conference and Trade Show Feb 12
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*Thisdefinitely isnot a complete list. We will make updatesand add detailsasfurther information becomesavailable. If you have an event to add, please contact Jerry Rousseau at exec.director@wctaturf.com
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Registration Opens For NTA at Bandon
Registration is now open for the annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association to be held at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, with a special early bird rate available between now and July 31. The 73rd edition of the NTA Conference will be Oct. 27-29 with an early bird registration rate of $725 for double occupancy, which includes three nights lodging at the famed resort on the southern Oregon coast. The NTA conference is PG 38 | MAY 2019
growing this year with a third night of lodging and another lunch added compared to past conferences. The conference will again be Sunday through Tuesday, but the golf outings, the dinners and the number of nights lodging will be different.
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PMRA Workload Expected to Increase, Review of Re-Evaluation Process Underway
Pesticides are regulated under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA), which is administered by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). In the coming years, it is expected that PMRA?s Post-Market Pesticide Re-evaluation Program will face a significant increase in workload pressures. In response, PMRA is undertaking a fulsome evaluation of business practices to seek efficiencies and improvements to the post-market program and exploring options to improve the overall sustainability of the program. PMRA regulates pesticides under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act PG 40 | MAY 2019
(PCPA). The Act requires that PMRA initiates the re-evaluation of each pesticide at least every 15 years or sooner, to address changes in data requirements or new approaches to risk assessments. The policy that guides the re-evaluation program ensures that pesticides on the Canadian market continue to meet current health and environmental safety standards.
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Mike Warriner August 4, 1975 ? February 15, 2019
Mike Warriner - Eagle Ranch Golf Course Superint endent August 4, 1975 ? February 15, 2019 If you ever got to be Mike?s partner in a golf tournament, chances are you won. If you ever played golf against Mike, chances are you lost. If you ever played hockey against Mike, chances are you got beat in a couple ways. PG 41 | MAY 2019
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SILENT AUCTION FOR TURF RESEARCH FUNDING GROWSAGAIN!
In its 20th year, the WCTA Annual Silent Auction has raised funds for the purpose of funding important turf research projects that advance our industry. The SA, and of course the research itself, would not be possible without the generous contributions of our suppliers. We are very pleased to announce $7,986 was raised by this year's silent auction at the River Rock Casino Resort, besting last year's total of $6,418 by a significant margin. PG 42 | MAY 2019
SILENT AUCTION SUMMARY Again, please support the following donors who generously supplied auction items, without whom this fundraising effort would not be possible. And of course, congratulations to all the bid winners! AR Mower & Supply BCGSA Belchim BosSod Farms Kubota Northwest TurfgrassAssociation Nufarm Agriculture Inc CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Premier Pacific SeedsLtd. RollinsMachinery Ltd. Target ProductsLimited Terra Equipment Ltd. Terralink Horticulture Inc Toro Irrigation Turf Health Products Company Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club Vancouver WhitecapsFC Vermeer BC
The WCTA would also like to especially thank on-site Silent Auction Manager Syd Pickerell along with Leslie Carnell, WCTA Executive Administrator who did a ton of legwork and coordination in advance of the show. ?The m om ent one gi ves close at t ent i on t o anyt hi ng, even a blade of gr ass, i t becom es a m yst er i ous, awesom e, i ndescr i bably m agni f i cent wor ld i n i t self .? ? Henry Miller PG 43 | MAY 2019
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Olds College Campus News April 2019
2019 Turf Club president Robbie Munroe, and Nolan Cox
Spring has sprung in Alberta, our students are preparing to get back on the golf course. Their last day of classes lands on May 4th this year, taking a two week break before all 70 students begin their summer internships. Over the next six months, students will complete both prescribed and self directed learning goals, each specifically prescribed to apply their theoretical training. Learning goals such as PG 44 | MAY 2019
measuring course playability, fertility applications, environmental protection strategies, scheduling staff, and leadership goals will prepare them for real world application. This ?hands on? learning approach to field schools, which has a great advantage over other diploma and degree programs where students need only be on campus 4 months of the year. This year, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association came to Banff Springs hotel CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Olds College, adding perspectives of our local superintendents to compliment our programming.
CGSA conference in Banff, Alberta 2019
Each year in March, to add value to our summer internships, the Turf Department hosts ?Mentor Day?, where a full day of education and activity prepares superintendents for their summer interns. Case study examples of summer learning goals, and CEU lectures bring mentor superintendents and course representatives from all over Alberta and BC, special thanks to the AGSA for motivating their members to attend!
for their annual conference. What may prove to be the last of its kind for the CGSA now partnering with PGA and the NGCOA, we would like to thank Dustin Zdan, and the staff who made our student attendance affordable and accessible! For many, this the first conference for our turf students - and the program, speakers, and social events did Our enrollment numbers into not disappoint! We thank the entire board, Lori, Barb, and Kathryn for helping create this incredible student D O UBLE CLICK H ERE TO experience. Students site visits and guest speakers are an important part of the Turf programing at PG 45 | MAY 2019
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At Premier Pacific... ?Grass Seed Is Our Passion? specialized in providing custom grass seed mixes to suit the unique geography and environments of BC.
As a sport playing surface, natural grass cannot be beat due to its combination of playability, aesthetic, and environmental benefits. Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd (PPSL) is passionate about natural grass and sourcing and blending top quality varieties for their customers. For the past 18 years PPSL has PG 47 | MAY 2019
One of the keys to the success of PPSL has been their dedication to customer service. This includes expedient delivery, customer follow-up, a long-term view of providing quality grass seed varieties, and by organizing educational events and tours to the grass seed capital of North America Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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Health Canada Announces Neonicotinoid Ban With Some Exceptions After nearly three years of re- evaluation, Health Canada PMRA announced its final decision on April 11 cancelling most uses of the common neonicotinoid class of pesticide.
Andrea Martin, PMRA Re-evaluation Coordinator stated, ?We received thousands of comments, examined hundreds of scientific studies from around the world and have made a The decision comes after a decision almost identical to the re-evaluation of all agricultural, proposed decision published in turf and ornamental uses for December 2017.? the three ?neonic?active In fact, 7340 comments were ingredients registered in received for the proposed Canada, imidacloprid, imidacloprid re-evaluation clothiandin and thiamethoxam, decision and another 13,900 and their associated end-use were received for products, specifically to assess clothianidin/thiamethoxam the risk to pollinators, such as from product registrants, user honey bees, bumble bees, and groups, university researchers solitary bees. and environmental PG 48 | MAY 2019
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organizations including Prevent Cancer Now, David Suzuki Foundation, Physicians for the Environment and others. Statement from clothiandin (ArenaTM) re-evaluation document: ?Some current uses of clothianidin are not expected to affect bees. For some uses, mitigation measures (in other words, changes to the conditions of registration) are required to minimize exposure to bees. Mitigation measures include changes to the use pattern and label improvements. When used in accordance with these new risk reduction measures, the reduced environmental exposure is considered adequate and risks are acceptable. Label statements informing users of the potential for toxicity to pollinators are required on product labels. For other uses, risks to pollinators were not PG 49 | MAY 2019
found to be acceptable; therefore, these uses are cancelled.? The same statement was made for imidacloprid (Merit TM), commonly used to control European chafer, Japanese beetle, Black Turfgrass Ataenius and European crane fly larvae. What?s Cancelled Foliar application of Clothianidin is cancelled for orchard trees, strawberries and to municipal, industrial and residential turf sites. For imidacloprid, Health Canada is cancelling foliar application to pome fruit, stone fruit, certain tree nuts with high pollinator attractiveness, lavender and rosemary; soil application on legume, fruiting, and cucurbit vegetables when grown outdoors; herbs harvested after bloom; small fruit and berries (caneberry; bushberry; low-growing berry; berry and small fruit vine excluding grapes); and ornamentals that
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are attractive to pollinators and planted outside. Cancellation of neonicotinoid uses takes effect April 11, 2021. A potential one-year delay for certain uses may be granted if alternative chemistries are not available. Additional risk mitigation measures for the remaining allowed uses will be implemented over a 24-month period.
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W hat is imidacloprid? Imidacloprid isan insecticide that wasmade to mimic nicotine. Nicotine isnaturally found in many plants, including tobacco, and istoxic to insects. Imidacloprid isused to control sucking insects, termites, some soil insects, and fleason pets. It hasbeen used in productssold in the United Statessince 1994. (source ? Oregon State University)
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Glyphosate Meets All Modern Health And Safety Standards Health Canada?s primary objective in regulating pesticides is to protect Canadians?health and the environment. That is why the Department regularly reviews all pesticides to make sure that they continue to meet modern health and safety standards. Following the release of the Department?s final re-evaluation decision on glyphosate in 2017, Health Canada received eight notices of objection. There have also been concerns raised publicly about the validity of some of the science around glyphosate in what is being referred to as the Monsanto Papers. Health Canada scientists reviewed the information provided in these notices, and PG 51 | MAY 2019
assessed the validity of any studies in question, to determine whether any of the issues raised would influence the results of the assessment and the associated regulatory decision. After a thorough scientific review, we have concluded that the concerns raised by the objectors could not be scientifically supported when considering the entire body of relevant data. The objections raised did not create doubt or
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2019 Turf Research Project Funding Dec isions Announced by CTRF The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) is pleased to announce, on behalf of the allied turf research funding group (*made up of the organizations listed at the end of this document), 2019 turf research project funding decisions as follows: Test ing probiot ics t o reduce nit rogen fert ilizer and wat er usage in t urfgrass Manish N. Raizada, University of Guelph Total Project cost: $162,500 Term: 3 years Total CATR Funding Request: $85,000 Year 1 grant: $11,250 Funding provided by: Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation, Quebec Turfgrass Research Foundation PG 52 | MAY 2019
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Comparison of UAV and mower mount ed remot e sensing for t urfgrass management Eric Lyons, University of Guelph Total Project cost: $45,000 Term: 2 years Total CATR Funding Request: $25,000 Year 1 grant: $10,000 Funding provided by: Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation, Quebec Turfgrass Research Foundation Biology and management of t ake-all pat ch in Canada caused by t he fungus Sloeiomyces cylindosporus Kat erina Jordan, University of Guelph Total Project cost: $115,000 Term: 3 years Total CATR Funding Request: $80,000 Year 1 grant: $20,000 Funding provided by: Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation Development of a guide for rat ing at hlet ic fields t o det ermine maximum use Pam Charbonneau, DCS Services, Gravenhurst, ON Total Project cost: $17,200 Term: 2 years Total CATR Funding Request: PG 53 | MAY 2019
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Extension to Groundwater Licence Application Deadline Government has extended the water licence application transition period for those who were using groundwater on or before February 29, 2016 for any non-domestic use, including agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional groundwater uses. Applicants now have until March 1, 2022 to apply for a licence. Because of the importance of a groundwater licence in ensuring sustainable access to water, government has decided to provide additional time to apply for a water licence by extending both the transition PG 54 | MAY 2019
period and the application fee waiver period. On February 29, 2016 the Water Sustainability Act (WSA) came into force, modernizing British Columbia?s legislative framework governing the allocation and use of water and protection of aquatic ecosystems. The then new law
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The day included presentations about how the hybrid field installation process works and some best practices for sports turf professionals. Following was an outdoors tour of the field and understanding of the process of a hybrid sports field along with the benefits of such a field and the maintenance changes. The day included plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues in the sports turf industry. As Robert Heggie of BMO Field states ?Athletes want perfection!? Heads were shaking around the room. BMO?s hybrid renovation, a $1.9 million project includes: additional lights, an irrigation upgrade, an equipment
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upgrade, sensor upgrades and the hybrid installation. A part of our day included voting in our Board of Directors. We would like to welcome Joe Breedon from the City of Barrie (ON) and Kevin Branch from the Town of Richmond Hill (ON) to the Board. Thank you to Gord Horsman of the City of Moncton (NB), Jason Inwood of the Town of Innisfil (ON) and Dwayne McAllister of the Town of Oakville (ON) who are stepping down from the Board and encouraging new involvement and ideas from others. And as always, thank you to the wonderful Directors who endlessly support the actions and activities of Sports Turf Canada. Your dedication is outstanding.
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Brad Lobbezoo City of Victoria Parks Brian Lut zer City of Saskatoon Bob MacGillivary Absorbpur Ryan Mart z Okanagan GC Paul McClary City of Coquitlam Eli McLeod Pro-West Services Kevin Nelson Surrey Parks & Rec Keit h Oft ebro City of Saskatoon Sean O'Toole McCleery Golf Course James Parker City of Victoria Indarjit Parmar Dist. of North Vancouver Parks Dawn Pat rick City of Coquitlam Raymond Pet ers | MAY 2019
Musqueam Indian Band Mat hew Pocock City of Cranbrook St ephen Rodonich Eaglequest Coyote Creek Ken Raft er City of Nanaimo Parks Jenna Rose Olds College Campbell Somerville Okanagan GC Mike Swain Fraserview GC James Tait UBC Athletics Chad Vizzut t i Myrtle Point GC Cassidy Yeulet t City of West Kelowna Ben Zlot nik BMO Field Whether you're from the golf, sportsfield, supply chain or any other turf industry sector, we would like t o see your name on t his list ! CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Why? Because far more can be accomplished together than by each sector working on their own. One voice, pulling the same direction, avoiding duplication, whatever the cliche, it's the most effective and sensible approach, especially when our industry needs to face tough issues. CLICK HERE t o join t he W CTA right now! Sometimes we lose members too, please help us congratulate the following retired WCTA members: Clay Ronaghan - Northlands Golf Course Gerry Dionne - City of Richmond Parks PLEASE NOTE By November 30, 2018, all 2019 duesinvoiceswere emailed. At March 25th, 72% | M AY 2019
have paid - thanksfor taking care of business! For the other 28%, payment can be made several ways: CLICK HERE to use PayPal quickly and securely using a credit card or your PayPal account (a Paypal account isnot required). You will need your invoice number. -Call uswith a credit card number at (604) 888-7759 -Scan/email with credit card payment to exec.director@wctaturf.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 changesto your invoice, or would like to pay in three equal installments, please send a request by email to accounting@wctaturf.com CLICK HERE to make contact CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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information changes We look forward to serving you for another year. You can help usdo that by taking care of your duespromptly. If you know someone who would benefit from a WCTA membership, ie Turf Line News, annual conference, membership roster, job postings, CEC
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program, etc, have them visit our online sign-up page at HERE. Are you interested in knowing more about the societal benefits of turf? CLICK HERE for a great poster from the CTRF.
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We may consider moving the show around to different venues in the future, but for at least one more year the River Rock will be our home. Looking to the future, I am eager to continue working in cooperation with other associations and organizations. I really hope to strengthen these relationships, as working together, not against each other, will help provide a much stronger and unified industry. I firmly believe that cooperation only stands to benefit everyone involved. Combining resources and ideas to fund new research is becoming ever more important. Our research needs are changing as our society is becoming more
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environmentally conscious. Research in the past has focused mainly on helping turf managers provide the best playing conditions. Now projects are beginning to focus more on sustainability and using alternatives to fungicides. I believe this shift will become more and more prevalent as more chemicals are taken away from Canadian turf managers. Working together to fund more sustainable research will not only benefit turf managers, but our environment as a whole. Environmental stewardship is something that we can and should strive for as we move forward. Travis Olson WCTA President
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Western Canada Turfgrass Association; Not very often people are recognized for all they do. I have strived for excellence in the golf industry aswell aswith my education. Being awarded this scholarship allowsme to believe that I am, or potentially could be, recognized for my work. I am honored to be a recipient of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association scholarship. With there being many applicants, I am grateful that I have been selected. Following my Turfgrass Management Diploma, I will be taking my Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Golf Course Management at OldsCollege. Thisscholarship will be used to |PG MAY 43 |2019 NOV 2018
help me advance into the degree program next year. It isduring momentslike these that make the hard work seem most rewarding. My education has become very crucial asI find myself in a superintendent role at a very early age. I strive for successin my education so I can begin implementing what I learn into my practicesat the golf course. I would like to expressmy gratitude for your financial support. Thiswill be with me throughout my career, asit is such an honor to receive this scholarship. Sincerely, Jenna Rose March 8, 2019
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Mr. Peter Sorokovsky 2019 Student Award Committee Chair Western Canada Turfgrass Association Dear Mr. Sorokovsky, I would like to expressmy immense gratitude to yourself, the WCTA Student Award Committee, the WCTA Board of Directors, and all of the members of the WCTA for selecting me asa recipient of the 2019 WCTA Student Awards.
the KPU program. I am excited to say I have been able to attend the past 3 WCTA Conference and Trade Showsand I have taken a lot of lessonsfrom each of those shows. Additionally, asa two-time recipient of the WCTA Student Awards, I am very thankful the WCTA providesopportunities and support to studentslike myself. School isexpensive, especially in a city such as Vancouver, so any support is immensely appreciated.
I look forward to being a member of the WCTA for many yearsto Asa student who isin hisfinal come. Thank you once again for year of his2 year diploma, a lot of your generosity and support. hard work and a large financial investment has gone towardsmy With much appreciation and education. As I am nearing the respect, end of my time asa student, I am grateful that the WCTA hasbeen Jason Morgan there to provide support for March 8th, 2019 myself and my fellow studentsin | MAY 2019
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Mr. Peter Sorokovsky 2019 Student Award Committee Chair Dear Peter Sorokovsky, I want to take a moment to thank you for your generous WCTA award. I wasso excited when my name wasannounced and have such appreciation to be selected asone of the studentsfor thisaward. I am in my last semester in the KPU horticulture program and am proud to say that I will be graduating with my Turf Management diploma thisApril. For me to complete thisprogram I have had to work while going to school. Thanksto thisaward I will be able to pay off some debt I have incurred over my time in || MMAY AR 2019 2019
school. I am so excited to start my full-time career in this amazing and wonderful industry. I will continue to be an active member in the WCTA and look forward to volunteering my time at conferencesin the future. I hope that one day I will be able to contribute to a student?s financial support asthe WCTA hasdone for me. I will make the WCTA proud to have me asa member asI enter my career in the turf grassindustry. Thank you for your support, it hasbeen a truly amazing journey. Sincerely, Ksenia Thurst on
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Participantslearn about the NatCap Approach from Lead Scientist Eric Lonsdorf, during a workshop exploring the different values golf coursesprovide, hosted at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA. Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota Science of the Green Initiative
?Recreation is certainly an attribute of value, but golf courses provide much more,? explains Horgan. ?If you describe a golf course as not just for golf but as urban green space, the public immediately considers other uses of that land outside of recreation. Much like a park, a golf course as urban green space is also a pollinator habitat and stormwater basin.? As a kickoff to this project earlier this year, the | MAY 2019
Community Value of Golf Courses team convened participants from a variety of sectors for a workshop held at the University of Minnesota. The group explored these types of values on a single golf course and test approaches and models to measure them. Participants provided their perspectives on what types of environmental and social attributes a golf course provides. Not all participants were CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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familiar with golf or golf course management, and there were even some who, at least initially, were skeptical of the industry?s environmental impact.
courses are mutually exclusive either. Team member and Science of the Green research scientist Parker Anderson was struck by this following the workshop.
?It is understandable for people in conservation to be skeptical of the value golf courses provide, but I think that is usually a gut reaction rather than something informed by knowledge of the alternatives for the land that a course occupies,?explains Lonsdorf, as he describes the pressure some golf courses are facing to be turned into housing or other urban development and not restored as natural landscapes. Lonsdorf and the rest of the team are motivated by these complexities. ?This is precisely the partnership we need and the kind of challenge we need to address? one with inherent tradeoffs and opportunities for synergy,?he emphasizes.
?The interests of the various stakeholders aligned more than I expected,?Anderson reflects. ?While someone representing a watershed and another from the golf industry may seem to have conflicting interests initially, they quickly realize there are ways for a golf facility to accommodate both at the same time with new management practices and some imagination.?
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access policies, golf course paths can be opened to the public for walking and other forms of recreation without endangering visitors or disturbing those playing a round of golf. In addition, best management practices that reduce pesticide and fertilizer use and increase native vegetation used in landscaping can lead to improvements in water quality valued by the surrounding community, when compared to status quo management practices or alternative, more developed uses of the land. Informed by the results of the workshop, the team is now building capacity and beginning to collect the data and inputs needed to develop prototype models for a single environmental attribute for the University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. In this initial phase, the project?s | MAY 2019
focus will be on water? understanding one golf course?s impact on both water quality and quantity of the course and community?s urban watershed. The team will then scale up to modeling other attributes and ecosystem services that communities value such as pollination or urban heat island on more courses in the Twin Cities metropolitan region and ultimately in cities across the United States. ?We are just scratching the surface of the natural capital value of golf courses by focusing on one golf course in one city in the United States. There are approximately 14,000 more golf courses in the United States that our work can impact,?says Horgan. With this new collaboration and an enormous range of other research frontiers to explore, the possibilities for this team and future work are CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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vast? particularly with a core partner and end-user such as the USGA that is serious about investing in rigorous, interdisciplinary science. ?I?ve been pleasantly surprised by how enthusiastic and receptive the USGA has been to including natural capital in their sustainability goals for golf courses,?says Lonsdorf. ?In the years to come, I?m particularly interested in learning about the fate of golf courses that were recently closed and determining how the inclusion of natural capital information may have altered those decisions.? The team expects that lessons learned from this research collaboration will lead to a more sustainable golf industry and improved ways of understanding the relationship between golf courses and the surrounding community and environment. ?The USGA provides | MAY 2019
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discussions concerning the long-term sustainability of the golf industry,?explains Erusha, when asked about the value of this research and how it will be used. ?Adjustments in management programs that enhance the impact golf courses have on their surroundings and improve the benefits provided to the public will help share golf?s role in its local community,? she adds. The work will have a broader impact outside the golf
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industry as well. The team hopes it will support and complement efforts in NatCap?s Livable Cities program by providing a unique decision context and type of urban green space to develop prototype models and dive deeper into how nature and people interact in highly managed urban systems. Marie Donahue is a Program Manager with the NatCap team at the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment
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If you played hockey with Mike, you understood what it meant to be a team. If you ever worked for Mike, you were treated with respect and dignity, if you didn?t work hard you were coached back in and after many chances politely shown the door. Mike had many friends, you knew it from the handsome smile he would occasionally give off. Mike was a man of few words, but a gentlemen with many fine qualities. People asked if Mike was married to Eagle Ranch until we met the love of his life Shawnna, who is heartbroken by his departure, but comforted by his forever presence. Mike?s son Lane will continue to foster the legacy of scoring
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goals, hitting hard and despising a loss, but will be the best son, teammate and friend to many as his father was. Mya will always be the princess of her dad?s kingdom. Mike was the star of many tea parties and royal dress up pageants that always brought out the biggest smile. Mike Warriner passed quietly and peacefully at 12:45 a.m. on February 15th, 2019 after an awful battle with esophageal cancer. A message to all from Mike is to never wait if something feels off with your body, get regular checkups. Also, Mike wanted to remind everyone about personal balance and to ensure your family comes 1St.
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Instead of golf at mid-day on Sunday, we will leave Sunday as pretty much a travel day because of the distance to get to Bandon Dunes. The NTA plans to greet you with a cocktail after your long journey, and include lodging for Sunday night, but everything else Sunday is on your own. That means Monday morning will start with breakfast, then the education session, lunch, golf and then dinner, and overnight accommodations. Tuesday will be the same, with morning education, then golf, then dinner and overnight accommodations. Three nights of lodging will be included in the registration package, and come Wednesday morning you?re on your own to travel home, or stick around Bandon Dunes for some more great golf.
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Click here for more information on registration. The early bird rate of $725 is available until July 31 and then it converts to the regular double occupancy rate of $775. The single occupancy rate will be $995. Click here for more information on the schedule. The NTA has secured Dr. Brian Horgan from the University of Minnesota and Dr. Michael Richardson from the University of Arkansas to be headline speakers. Click here for information on sponsorships for the conference. If you have any questions or want more details, please contact Paul Ramsdell, the executive director of the NTA, at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360.
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Canyon MeadowsGolf Club, veteran superintendent Ken McKenzie the diploma remain at capacity, maintaining a waiting list into 2020. If you are interested, get your application in! The next offering of the 100% online Turf Science Certificate, will begin again in October. The 3 levels of education offering a specialization in Golf, Parks and Sportsturf, with thirty four students enrolled. If you are working full time, this accessible training program has been designed to meet your busy schedule. To learn more, check the PG 33 | MAY 2019
Program Overview LINK. ? LINK - Turf Science Certificate ? LINK - Turfgrass Management Diploma ? LINK - Golf Course Management Applied Degree For more information about our Turfgrass diploma, and degree programs at Olds College, check out our websit e Submitted by Jason Pick Turf Management Instructor, OldsCollege
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In addition to cyclical re-evaluations, the Act requires that a special review be conducted when new information provides reasonable grounds to believe that the health or environmental risks of the product are, or its value is, no longer acceptable, or when an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member country prohibits all uses of a pesticide for health or environmental reasons. Any unacceptable risks identified through re-evaluations or special reviews requires PMRA to initiate action to protect health or the environment, either by placing additional restrictions on the way the pesticide is allowed to be used or removing it from the market entirely. The number of pesticide re-evaluations that PMRA is required to initiate per the 15 PG 33 | MAY 2019
year cyclical requirement is increasing relative to previous years. In the next 5 years PMRA is required to initiate 145 new re-evaluations which are approximately 2.5 times the re-evaluations that were initiated in the previous 5 years. In addition to the increase in the number of re-evaluations required, PMRA is seeing an increase in the scale and complexity of pesticide re-evaluations. As a result, and in keeping with continuous improvement, the PMRA is conducting a review of its post-market pesticide program with a goal of achieving a modern, efficient and sustainable re-evaluation program. The Post-Market Re-Evaluation Program Review (the Review) officially launched in September 2018 and is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of possible efficiencies and improvements to the program.
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PMRA recognizes the importance of hearing the perspectives of a wide range of stakeholders as a key component of the review. As such, PMRA set out to meet with stakeholders across the country to seek feedback on the current and future state of the re-evaluation program. The consultations were divided into two phases: - Phase 1- Informat ion Gat hering (SeptemberDecember 2018) - Phase 2- Program Improvement s Recommendat ions and Analysis (February - April 2019) PMRA has compiled a ?What Was Heard?report summarizing the stakeholder consultations that were conducted face-to-face at various locations across Canada, through webinars and through the collection of written submissions from stakeholders. The report PG 33 | MAY 2019
reflects the summary of the ideas, comments and feedback that were raised during the Phase 1 stakeholder consultations It does not attempt to include every comment received, nor does it imply consensus on the part of all participants. It presents a summary of what was heard from input that was wide-ranging, broad-based and not always consistent. These views will be considered to inform the identification and analysis of improvements, which will be presented for further discussion during Phase 2 consultations in spring 2019. The views expressed are those of the participants in the consultation process and should not be seen as representative of either PMRA or the Government of Canada positions or views.
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thinning than has been observed with iron sulfate additions as well as allay any adverse soil pH effects. Exploring chelated iron in combination or absence of phosphorous acid may further expand the options to turfgrass managers hoping to manage disease with alternative techniques. PROJECT LENGTH: 2 years W CTA COMMITMENT: $10,000 USD in year 1 Previously funded project s in progress: Project Tit le: Capit al Cost of Nat ural and Synt het ic Sport s Fields, Universit y of Guelph This project is creating a comprehensive cost analysis of constructing and maintaining multitude of types of synthetic fields and compare those costs to the construction and maintenance
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of different types of natural grass fields. This information will aid in the decision making process when schools and municipalities undertake the construction of new facilities. The cost analysis will include a 30-year cost analysis encompassing construction, maintenance, renovations and disposal of materials. The project will accomplish this by: - Creating a guide sheet comparing the cost of natural and synthetic fields cost fields over a 30 year cycle - Creation of a working model in which factors could be changed to estimate costs of synthetic and natural fields PROJECT LENGTH: 3 years W CTA COMMITMENT: $15,000 total, $7,500 outstanding Thank you to all those who have contributed to our turf research program!
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Interesting perspective! Stan Kazymerchyk's hands and chin seen here getting the Turf 101 session going along with fellow turf management instructor Jason Pick (not in photo, hands and chin were unavailable).
Outstanding food & beverage service at the River Rock makes for a great way to wrap up day 1 with friends and colleagues.
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Thursday is busy wit h a full day of educat ion, AGM luncheon, aft ernoon t rade show opening and t he Dave Creamer Memorial Hockey Game.
TSN's Bob Weeks (left) delivers the conference opening keynote and WCTA President Peter Sorokovsky delivers a custom putter by Kayson Golf in appreciation.
Argubably one of the best presentations we've ever had, Grant Cantin, Wimbledon Head Groundsman, provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to prepare for the world's most famous professional tennis tournament.
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Impressive focus by participants of this session, must have been early in the day!
Annual General Meet ing Reviewing the annual finances can be a bit dry for AGM goers. Keeping it serious but adding a good dose of wit, Finance Director Travis Olson performs the task to a very high standard.
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A lifetime of achievement is recognized at the AGM as Peter Sorokovsky (left) presents Jim McGarvey, Seymour Golf Club (retired) a WCTA Life Member Award. Congratulations Jim and may all your winter days be filled with powder! (Jim's a big skier BTW)
Student achievements were also recognized at the AGM, in cold hard cash! This year's award winners were Jenna Rose - $1250 (not in attendance), Ksenia Thurston - $750 (left) and Jason Morgan - $500 (right), congratulations!
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I'll take 20 swingjoints, a dozen compression couplers, 6 of those 2" valves, hey what's that blue thing do, a box of 3" saddles...
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Our 20t h Annual Silent Auct ion get s underway.
We are very pleased to announce $7,986 was raised by this year's silent auction besting last year's total of $6,418 by a significant margin. Thank-you WCTA Life Member Syd Pickerell and wife Janice for getting the job done!
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"Hi Mom!" or 2nd possible caption, "Put me in Coach."
A very special thanks to Daryl Nagy from Oakcreek Golf and Turf who organized the game once again this year. We'd like to thank all the players, spectators and sponsors who supported the game. | MAY 2019
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Accolades The KPU Turf Management studentsare a big part of our event. If you're looking for an employee who goesbeyond expectations, I've let them each know the WCTA would be happy to provide a reference. Here'sa brief note from new WCTA President, TravisOlson to Stan Kazymerchyk, Kwantlen Turf Management Instructor doing just that: On behalf of the WCTA, I just wanted to passalong our sincere ?Thank You?.Your studentsdid an absolutely amazing job in helping usput the conference on thisyear. I?m sure you are very proud of them. Without help from you and your studentswe wouldn?t be able to run the conference anywhere near the level we currently do. The volunteer studentssave usa great deal in extra staffing costs, which we are able to put towards thingslike bringing in better speakersand helping usimprove the overall education program. The money they raise for turf | MAY 2019
research isthe largest single largest donation we receive from any group each year for the last 8-9 yearsrunning. Fundraising effortshave been a huge part of research funding in Western Canada and the Pacific North West, and I want you to know that it isreally making a difference. It's pretty amazing when a group of studentsare able to contribute in such a big way to the betterment of all our careersin thisindustry. I?m sure they know this, but the show isalso a great opportunity for them to showcase how hard they work. There are many potential employersat the conference who will notice these things, and I am certain they impressed many of those people thisyear. Please passthison to your studentswho did such a great job, we hope to see them again next year! Thanks Stan, Travis Olson WCTA President
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From right to left: Colin Stairs, Josh Carlsen, Kaleb Fisher, Peter Sorokovsky who snuck in the shot somehow, Duncan Longridge, Jason Morgan and Ksenia Thurston.
Big Finish Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. At show closing, our final keynote, Stephen Keating from the Toro Company, gave a powerful address and then we gave away a bunch of prizes. It all happened fast so we may get a few of these wrong but congrats to the following: $500 Casino Chip - Ray Popoff $250 River Rock Gift Card - Jacob Dueck WCTA membership - Mike Ryan Green Label Scotch courtesy THP - Andre Dionne bottle of Vodka courtesy Western Turf Farms- ??? Golf Balls- ??? | MAY 2019
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Toro shirt - Derek Wirth WCTA beer glasses - Arlene McWilliams-Protz, Bob Kains, Ksenia Thurston, Ernie Whitelaw, Stan Kaz, Hugh Norris, Brian Thomas, Rober Jensen, Malcolm McDougall, Mark Lloyd and Cody Inkster The Toro Company's Steve Keating (right) lets President Peter Sorokovsky know his speaker gifts, Green Label scotch and green WCTA tie, are the wrong colour! (Mountain Dew not part of gift package but also wrong colour) Finally, we would like to introduce our 2019/2020 Board of Directors and thank outgoing Directors, Jason Pick and Norley Calder, for their tremendous service to the industry.
From left to right: Peter Sorokovsky, Cam Watt, Jed McGeachie, Gary Bartley, TravisOlson, Davin Marr, Andre Dionne (Nik Wall and Stu Carmichael missing) Thanks and see you all again next year! | MAY 2019
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Jed McGeachie (Overton Environmental) Direct ors t o be elect ed (2 years): Davin Marr (Hillview GC) Stuart Carmichael (City of Courtenay Parks) Direct ors t o be elect ed (1 year): Nikolas Wall (Premier Pacific Seeds) Past President (2 years): Peter Sorokovsky (City of Burnaby) M/S/C C. Iverson / T. Buckner to acclaim candidate slate as presented. 3. MINUTES M/S/C F. Verkerk / G. Sheffield to adopt minutes of the AGM February 15, 2018. 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Necrology Report - A moment of silence was observed for WCTA Members and Turf Industry Colleagues Viola Freer, April 25, 2018 Jim Slater, November 10, 2018 Vern Burnell, December 16, 2018 Dave Kennedy, December 31, 2018 Mike Warriner, February 15, 2019
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5. FINANCIAL REPORT 2018 Fiscal Year End (Sept 30, 2018) Presented by Travis Olson, Finance Director - Balance in bank accounts - General operating: $30,137.13 - Research $25,306.39 - Term Deposits $99,746.22 M/S/C N. Wall / K. Lyons that September 30, 2018 year end Statement of Revenues and Expenditures be adopted as reviewed by Evancic Perrault Robertson, Certified General Accountants, and circulated at the AGM. M/S/C K. D. Cheyne / D. Duncan that Evancic Perrault Robertson, Certified General Accountants, be appointed to review WCTA financial statements for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. 6. RESEARCH REPORT Given orally by Peter Sorokovsky, Research Chair. - $4000 dues to CTRF. - Three research projects recommended by committee for 2019, front runner is a project out of OSU. $15,000-$19,000 raised which is enough for one project. Looking at possibility of partnering with other groups. - Received two donations for turf research, $540 Fraser Valley Superintendents Association and $1500 challenge from Dave Duncan. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS - First Green update by Stan Kazymerchyk. Committee formed, facilitator?s province wide. - Partnering with 2019 Pat Dooley Tournament. | MAY 2019
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- Awards and Recognition Student Awards - Jenna Rose, Olds College $1250 - Ksenia Thurston, KPU $750 - Jason Morgan, KPU $500 Life Member Award was given to Jim McGarvey. 8. NEW BUSINESS - None to report 9. PRESIDENT REMARKS - Privileged to be a spokesperson for this group. Proud of the Association. Thanks everyone for attending. Thank you to sponsors and silent auction donors. 10. ADJOURNMENT 12:39pm M/S/C C. Iverson / D. Duncan to adjourn.
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$9,100 Year 1 grant: $9,100 Funding provided by: Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation Comparing iron sulfat e versus chelat ed iron for t he suppression of microdochium pat ch on annual bluegrass put t ing greens in t he presence and absence of phosphorous acid Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University Total Project cost: $202,198 USD Term: 2 years Total CATR Funding Request: $20,000 USD Year 1 grant: $10,000 USD Funding provided by: Northwest Turfgrass Association, Western Canada Turfgrass Association BMP t o cont rol dollar spot on fairway t urf James Murphy and Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University Total Project cost: $40,000 USD Term: 2 years Total CATR Funding Request: $20,000 USD Year 1 grant: $13,000 CAD Funding provided by: Quebec Turfgrass Research Foundation We would like to thank all turf researchers who applied for 2019 funding. Without your efforts, turf management solutions would simply not exist! PS - The 2020 turf research funding call for proposals is planned for late summer 2019. PG 33 | MAY 2019
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About t he CTRF The Canadian TurfgrassResearch Foundation isa federation of organizationsfrom acrossCanada committed to supporting scientific research of amenity turf management that benefitsend usersof our communities?recreational infrastructure and that enhancesour urban environments.
Cont act s: Paul Schofield, Chair - plsc1956@hotmail.com Jerry Rousseau, Executive Secretary ? executive.secretary@ turfresearchcanada.ca Website: www.turfresearchCanada.ca *allied t urf research funding group Canadian TurfgrassResearch Foundation Alberta TurfgrassResearch Foundation Atlantic Golf SuperintendentsAssociation Manitoba Golf SuperintendentsAssociation Northwest TurfgrassAssociation Ontario TurfgrassResearch Foundation Ottawa Valley TurfgrassResearch Foundation Quebec TurfgrassResearch Foundation Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association Western Canada Turfgrass Association PG 33 | MAY 2019
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concern regarding the scientific basis for the 2017 re-evaluation decision for glyphosate. Therefore, the Department?s final decision will stand. Health Canada follows a transparent and rigorous science-based regulatory process when making decisions about the safety of pesticides. As part of this process, Health Canada will publish its response to each notice of objection in the Pest Management Regulatory Agency?s Public Registry on January 14. Our scientists left no stone unturned in conducting this review. They had access to all relevant data and information from federal and provincial governments, international regulatory agencies, published scientific reports and multiple pesticide manufacturers. This includes the reviews referred to in the Monsanto Papers. Health Canada also had access to numerous individual studies and raw scientific data during PG 54 | MAY 2019
its assessment of glyphosate, including additional cancer and genotoxicity studies. To help ensure an unbiased assessment of the information, Health Canada selected a group of 20 of its own scientists who were not involved in the 2017 re-evaluation to evaluate the notices of objection. No pesticide regulatory authority in the world currently considers glyphosate to be a cancer risk to humans at the levels at which humans are currently exposed. We continue to monitor for new information related to glyphosate, including regulatory actions from other governments, and will take appropriate action if risks of concern to human health or the environment are identified. Contacts
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brought in a requirement for agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional groundwater users to obtain a water licence. When the WSA came into force, an estimated 20,000 users who were using groundwater up to and on February 29, 2016 were anticipated to apply for a water licence. However, the application intake has been lower than expected and for many groundwater users, recognizing the value of a licence to secure their water rights represents a significant change. Existing use groundwater applications can now be submitted until March 1, 2022. It is important to note that groundwater users who apply under the transition provisions of the WSA are required to pay annual water rentals retroactive to February 29, 2016 to ensure equity for those who applied early. The longer one delays application, the larger the retroactive total | MAY 2019
rental payment owed. Applicants who were using groundwater on and before February 29, 2016 who apply before March 1, 2022 will continue to enjoy the following benefits: - exemption from paying application fees, - opportunity to receive a date of precedence on their water licence that reflects historic use, and - ability to continue using water until a decision on the licence application is made. All existing well owners who were using groundwater on and before February 29, 2016 for non-household use (e.g. agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional), are encouraged to apply for a water licence as soon as possible. For information on how to apply or to submit an application please visit groundwater.gov.bc.ca.
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