USGA Green Section Record, April 5, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Establishing Monarch Butterfly Habitat On Golf Courses B y John Daniels The monarch butterfly is an iconic species – one that is easily recognizable by adults and children alike. Unfortunately, the monarch butterfly population has declined significantly in recent years. Eradication of milkweed in commercial agriculture fields, along roadways and in urban landscapes is a major concern because monarch butterflies depend on this plant for food and laying their eggs. This article provides a detailed guide for how golf courses can establish milkweed on their property to help ensure that the monarch butterfly population rebounds and thrives for many years to come. Read More Multimedia Content 5 Ways Courses Are Improving Conditions And Saving Resources Green Section Collection: Winter Injury Golf courses are constantly working to become more economically and environmentally sustainable while providing a great golf experience. This gallery highlights five ways golf courses are improving playing conditions and saving resources. In the coming weeks, golf courses across the U.S. will discover whether winter left behind any damaged turf. This digital collection contains articles and videos that can help you recover from winter injury and reduce the risk of it occurring in the future. View Gallery View Collection Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Monarchs In The Rough: How To Get Involved How To Put A Golf Course Out Of Business Monarch butterfly populations have declined significantly. Fortunately, golf courses can make a difference in butterfly and pollinator conservation. Monarchs in the Rough is a pollinator protection program that helps golf courses establish monarch habitat, and here is how your facility can get involved. It is not always easy for golf facilities to identify a clear path to economic sustainability, but it isn’t hard to find examples of unsustainable practices that will ultimately lead most golf facilities down the road to ruin. Here are a few examples from the highly dubious to-do list for making a golf course unsustainable. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region High sand costs can make it difficult to complete important agronomic practices and golf course improvements. Fortunately, an affordable solution to this problem could be right under your feet. Hiring and retaining staff is one of the biggest challenges facing the golf industry. Let's look at some key data to see where golf ranks among other industries competing for the same workers. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region When it comes to winter injury, don't let stress from a lack of early spring moisture be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Spring is a time of rapid change for turfgrass. Understanding how growth potential changes can help you make on-course decisions. Read More Read More Editorial Staff Adam Moeller Editor in Chief George Waters Associate Editor Matthew Patalona Creative Director Andrew Caron Art Director United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 908.234.2300 Contact Us Stay Connected with the USGA ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Important Links USGA Privacy Policy USGA Green Section Home Page USGA Staff Contact Information Course Consulting Service Information USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online (TERO) ©2019 by United States Golf Association® Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications USGA Green Section publications are made available through the courtesy of the United States Golf Association (USGA®). The reuse of these materials is authorized only if the following conditions are met in their entirety. This policy applies to all Green Section publications, including articles, videos, presentations, and webcasts. 1) Adherence to all components of our Conditions for Reuse policy. 2) Inclusion of the appropriate Reprint Permission Language. 3) Notification of your Intent To Reprint Content. The USGA Green Section Record (ISSN 2156-5813) is published twice monthly via electronic mail by the United States Golf Association®. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--April-5--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=ezkQ0i_Nt-E[4/18/2019 1:29:16 PM]