Our Work Continues

In Massachusetts, politicians are seeking to ban pesticides on golf courses. Montgomery County, Maryland already forbids the use of many pesticides. On October 5, Baltimore City Council voted to ban some pesticides and restrict many others. I believe most of the politicians pushing these bans are not evil. They are misinformed. And they believe pesticides are harmful and that they are not being used properly. To their credit, the two Maryland bans do not exclusively target the industry — homeowners are included in the bans and restrictions.

The need to educate decision makers and the need to fight for you led the Virginia Turfgrass Council’s Board of Directors to form the Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute. The purposes of the Institute are:

1. Providing education for industry professionals and the general public on proper practices for environmental protection through various means, including seminars and workshops.

2. Providing opportunities for industry professionals and the general public to restore environments.

3. Encouraging and providing support for environmental research.

4. Educating decision makers about proper industry practices that protect the environment

The Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute was formed to enable us to work for our members on critical issues. Since the Institute is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation, all donations you make are 100% tax exempt!

Please give generously and help us continue the fight!

Tom Tracy, Ph.D.

VTC Executive Director