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2 <br /> Impacts from golf courses generally include a large area of disturbance (removal of <br /> vegetation and grading); pollution of air, water, and soil from long-term use of <br /> fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides; loss of habitat and displacement of wildlife; <br /> erosion and sedimentation; alteration of the microclimate; changes to the visual <br /> environment; and water supply demand for irrigation. The intent of any proposed <br /> standards and review process will be to minimize the immediate and long-term <br /> impacts from the construction,operation and maintenance of new golf courses. <br /> Since the goal was first adopted by the Commissioners in 1995,significant <br /> accomplishments have been made at the national level involving the golf industry <br /> and environmental groups/agencies. Two annual national conferences on Golf and <br /> the Environment have been conducted resulting in the attached set of <br /> environmental principles. Subsequently the principles have been endorsed by <br /> numerous national golf and environmental groups as well as the National <br /> Association of Counties. Environmental Principles for Golf Courses in the <br /> United States focuses on five elements: siting, design, construction,maintenance, <br /> and operation. These principles may be used as a framework for proposing <br /> standards for golf courses and associated uses in Orange County. <br /> Potential appointees to the Golf CART are listed on the attached draft charge. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the charge and appointments for the <br /> Golf Course Amendment Review Task Force. <br />