Charleston, S.C. — The Colorado Basin Golf & Water Summit is pleased to announce its esteemed speakers for the Opening Session, “Current State of Policy – Federal Level.” Jaci Gould, the Lower Colorado Basin Regional Director for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and Amy Ostdeik, Chief of Interstate, Federal, and Water Information Section for the Colorado Water Conservation Board, will offer attendees the latest update on federal water management policy, and share its impact on the Colorado River Basin and regional planning decisions. Attendees will also be given a present look and future forecast into federal policy, as well as discover what federal funding is being provided to Basin states and communities to help implement long-term conservation strategies.
The Colorado Basin Golf & Water Summit is a one-day event designed to provide golf course professionals with historical, current and forward-looking research, perspectives and guidance as it relates to water usage. The Colorado Basin Golf & Water Summit will be held Thursday, October 12 at the Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, NV. In one full day of education, attendees will be briefed on current federal and state-level policies, the impact of water reduction/restriction, and what the future holds for these affected states. Education will also include discussion of the best long- and short-term practices for maintaining operations and keeping golf course businesses viable, as well as how to communicate water usage changes to customers. Attendees will be introduced to effective agronomic technologies, and resources available from the state and federal governments to assist with these significant capital investments.
The Water Summit is being organized by the NGCOA, GCSAA and SCGA, and is supported by various organizations including the PGA of America, the United States Golf Association, Arizona Golf Alliance, NGCOA Arizona, the American Golf Industry Coalition and many others. View the agenda, speaker and sponsor listing, and registration and hotel information at bit.ly/Golf_Water_Summit.
About the NGCOA
The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The association represents and promotes the interests of golf courses as the principal businesses and economic assets of the game of golf. The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators. Through advocacy, education and information resources, purchasing programs and networking opportunities, the NGCOA helps golf course owners and operators run more successful businesses. For more information or to join, visit ngcoa.org or call 800-933-4262.
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 19,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com
About the SCGA
The Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) is devoted to providing all Southland golfers with the best experience possible. Its primary goal is to enhance the enjoyment of the game for those who actively live the golf lifestyle or have just learned to swing a club. Advocating on behalf of our community of passionate golfers, the SCGA provides accessible and affordable opportunities for anyone looking to be involved with the game. Whether crowning champions at amateur tournaments or providing a Handicap Index to track a golfer’s progress, the SCGA is committed to providing exceptional service to its members. Learn more at scga.org.Media Contacts:NGCOA: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, rflowers@ngcoa.orgGCSAA: Angela Hartmann, Director, Communications, ahartmann@gcsaa.org or Mike Strauss, Media Relations Manager, mstrauss@gcsaa.orgSCGA: Adam Hawk, Assistant Director, Communications, ahawk@scga.org
