Date of Award
8-2020
Degree Type
Creative Project
Degree Name
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Department
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
Committee Chair(s)
David Evans (Chair)
Committee
David Evans
Committee
Ole Sleipness
Committee
Jeff Zimmermann
Abstract
The Earth is experiencing climatic changes globally, influencing issues such as reduced water availability, loss of native habitats for flora and fauna, increased resource demand and consumption by humans, continued dependency on carbon-based energy, rapid population growth and rising global temperatures. In order to combat and mitigate these issues, changes to our design habits will be required. Historically, golf courses have been viewed negatively with regard to environmental impacts, due to excessive water use, reliance on herbicides and pesticides and the carbon footprint associated with mowing. However, recent studies have shown that golf courses have the potential to positively impact their environment by recreating native habitats and providing on-site stormwater management to reduce water needs (Kohler, Poole, Reicher, & Turco, 2004) (Hodgkison, Hero, & Warnken, 2007). Recent changes in the culture of golf course management have led to a shift toward becoming environmental stewards. One of the areas most affected by climate changes is the Upper Mountain/West region that includes Utah, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming.
Recommended Citation
Cook, Foster, "Resilient Golf Course Design: Renovating Eaglewood Golf Course to Improve Stormwater Management & Increase Wildlife Habitat" (2020). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1480.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1480
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