The Hawai'i Golf Course Superintendents Association (HGCSA) believes it is our kuleana (responsibility) to our land and communities to operate using sustainable methods of natural resource management. This handbook provides guidance for all areas of golf maintenance for golf courses of all sizes, with BMPs specific to our state. Our goal is to promote environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the overall health of the Hawai’i golf and tourism industries.
The BMPs are structured within 12 sections: Planning Design and Construction, Archaeological Awareness, Pollinators, Wildlife Protection, Irrigation, Surface Water Management and Water Quality Monitoring, Nutrient Management, Cultural Practices, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticide Management, Maintenance Operations, and Energy. The guide provides a roadmap for superintendents and a resource for additional stakeholders including golf professionals, general managers, owners, regulators, lawmakers, our communities, guests, members, and resorts.
