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ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE RUTGERS GOLF COURSEImproving Our Landscapes Through Ecological Design
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Golf Course
Water Bodies
Streams
Riparian Zone
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Water Bodies
Streams
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Map Created by:Alexis Lo
Image Created by:Jason Cincotta
PLANTED STREAM BUFFERS
REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINANTS BY PLANTS & MICROBES
TURF ALTERNATIVESSediment in our streams has the potential to
•Smotheraquaticlife •Carrytoxicparticles •Clogthegillsoffish
• Cloud water • Reduce oxygen in the water
Densely vegetated stream banks and beds
• Stabilize the banks from erosion • Reduce stream velocity • Prevent incising
•Slowflowofrunoffintostream •Trapsediment •ReducesedimententeringRaritan
Createamorefunctionalnetworktosupportbiodiversity,recreationandfloodmanagement
Plants and microbes remove or break down contaminants in the soil and groundwater
Maintained rough has little ecological value and requires many resources:
• Fossil fuels • Labor
• Chemicals • Water
Low-mow fescues, herbaceous groundcovers, and native meadow swaths
•Toleratedrought •Increaseplantbiodiversity •Enhancegolfcourseaesthetic
•Reducemowingneeds •Benefitwildlife •Increaseinfiltrationandreducerunoff Reducingchemicaluseleadstolesscontaminatedrunoffenteringstreamsandrivers
WHAT IS AN ECOLOGICAL GOLF COURSE? A FACILITY THAT...
• Reduces use of chemicals, water, and other resources• Provides wildlife habitat• Preserves natural areas within urban environments• Supports native plant species• Protectswaterresourcesandfiltersrunoffthroughgolfcourseplanting• Implementsbestmanagementpractices• Educatesgolfersandcommunityaboutecologyandthegameofgolf
ECOLOGICAL GOLF COURSE CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS
• Adubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf• River-Friendly Golf Course (Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association, Raritan Headwa-
ters, and New Jersey Water Supply Authority)• GolfEnviornmentOrganizationFoundation• EnviornmentalStewardshipAwardbyNJDEP• LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEED)GolfCertification
Ecological design is a technique used to transform man-made landscapes back to a more natural state - one that will foster a healthier, more sustainable environment. The Rutgers Golf Course team has recently included ecological design as part of it’s vision, and is in collaboration with Rutgers Landscape Architecture department to begin establishment of this transformation.
NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION RUNOFF FROM CAMPUS
FERTILIZERS LEACHINTO THE STREAM
STREAM OUTPUTINTO RARITAN
IMPERVIOUS SURFACESPREVENT INFILTRATION AND
ACCELERATE STORMWATER FLOW
Board Composed ByAlexis Lo (ajl240@scarletmail.rutgers.edu) Jason Cincotta (jsc271@scarletmail.rutgers.edu)Christina Kaunzinger (christina.kaunzinger@rutgers.edu)
Faculty Internship AdvisorsChristina Kaunzinger Holly Nelson Rutgers Golf Course ManagerLisa Jensen, PGA
2017 Golf Course Interns
Andrew Malkinski
Erika Schellinck
2018 Golf Course Interns
Alexis Lo
Jason Cincotta
Sebonack Golf CourseSouthhampton, NY
Image Created by:Alexis Lo
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