One river, many problems

Along Ohio’s Black River reside multiple golf courses, causing similar and different problems for each.

Vertex Aquatic Solutions announces oxygen saturation technology product launch

The patent-pending oxygenation system is based on side-stream saturation technology.

Managing erosion in West Palm Beach

A comprehensive soil stabilization program — and an environmental focus — helped Trump International restore its shoreline.

SePRO expands surface water management scope with acquisition

Applied Biochemists and Marine Biochemists join SePRO fold.

SonicSolutions Algae Control, Diversified Power International announce U.S. patent

The Quattro-DB for ultrasonic algae control receives U.S. Patent No. 10,399,867.

SOLitude Lake Management grows with seven new hires

Team members include aquatic service professionals and business development and operations staff.

Delaware State University conducting golf course pond aeration study

LINNE Industries supplies university with three PondHawk systems.

You've got the right

July is GCI's annual Water Issue. Here's a little something to "whet" your appetite until the magazine arrives in your mailbox. When drought conditions and water restrictions persist, turf managers start to worry about whether legislators will begin tightening spigots. GCI takes a look at what your rights are to water.

GUEST COLUMN: Better water systems

In the coming years, many factors will influence golf course irrigation design, construction and operation. Irrigation consultant Michael J. Krones, Ph. D, outlines what the industry can expect to see over the next decade and beyond.

Aquatic weed and algae management: It's not black magic!

Algae and weeds are common nuisance pests that inhabit water resources across the country, especially ponds on golf courses. These organisms can cause significant aesthetic issues by forming thick mats, scums, or just turning your water pea green. Even more than the aesthetic issues, it is critical to manage these organisms in golf course ponds due to operational concerns, as their presence can clog intakes and sprinkler heads. Also, many algae can produce taste and odor compounds that may create that nasty smell arising from the pond. Some algae have even been documented to produce allelopathic compounds that can significantly damage irrigated turf. The goal of this presentation is to describe efficient management approaches to preserve the integrity of golf course ponds.

When it rains, it pours

South Florida courses share their strategies for managing the surplus from unexpected rainfalls with parched, drought-like conditions.