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 More
than 100 Canadian golf courses are expected to participate
in an innovative global tourism effort to market Canada as
an environmentally friendly "green" golf destination.The
project will introduce golf course owners and managers to
sound eco-efficiency and environmental management practices
and techniques to achieve reductions in chemical use, reduced
environmental impact and increased environmental quality.
Improved
energy efficiency and efficient use of resources are also
objectives of the project and benefits of participation.Participating
courses are rated by GreenLinks during the first year (based
on their existing environmental management practices) and
provided with a report which includes specific recommendations
for improvement. GreenLinks and their associates will work
with the participating courses during Year 2 to implement
changes and improve performance. Courses will be rated in
Year 3 and the ratings will be compared for measurable improvements.
Originally
launched as a pilot project in Prince Edward Island in 1998,
GreenLinks has since expanded into Ontario. Over 25 courses
across the province are already taking part in the eco-efficiency
rating program which takes into account all aspects of the
operation and management of a golf facility.
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