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Fraser River Action Plan 3rd Research Workshop
As for the charity washes, the wastewater should be directed to the sanitary sewer for treatment. If this is not
possible, then the following could be suggested:
1. only wash vehicle bodies; do not wash undercarriages or engines;
2. use water only; do not use detergents, solvents, heavy degreasers or high alkaline or acidic agents;
3. do not wash heavily soiled, greasy or oily surfaces;
4. use a flow control device on the water hoses;
5. wash vehicles on grassy or gravel areas with sufficient soaking capacity; and,
6. if washing on pavement, wash cars next to the storm drain.
Golf Course Environmental Codes of Practice
To complement the inventory and site assessment work on golf courses, an Environmental Code of Practice
was also developed to assist golf superintendents to enhance any current BMPs they now practice.
Many aspects of environmentally responsible management are already being practiced by many golf course
superintendents under the designation of the Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM). However, it is
important to recognize that the full advantages of the Integrated Pest Management Program cannot be fully
realized until there is a full buy-in, written commitment and regular monitoring and recording of progress.
An environmental management plan also goes beyond IPM. While IPM forms an essential component of a
management plan, management plans are also intended to address other golf course practices which can
potentially impact the environment, for example, stormwater management, pesticide and fertilizer storage,
equipment washing and composting.
What IPM and an environmental management plan have in common is the employment of methods described
as Best Management Practices (BMPs). BMPs are methods of operation and management which help to
prevent or reduce pollution, in this case, water pollution.
The intent of this manual was to increase awareness of BMPs and provide a strategy for the development of
management plans (protection of surface water quality). The manual is not exhaustive and it is duly
recognized that management decisions will require consideration of numerous factors, often of a very
specific nature. This manual was therefore only intended as a guide to the superintendent, to be used in
conjunction with good educational background and experience.
Impact of Land Uses on Stormwater Quality
In conjunction with the Brunette River data reports on stormwater quality, the intent of this project was also
to develop a Best Management Practices for urban runoff. The BMP is to be transferable to other
watersheds within the Fraser River basin. A report is due for release March 31, 1996.
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