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9 <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES <br /> FOR GOLF COURSES IN THE UNITED STATES <br /> I. PREAMBLE <br /> A group of leading golf and environmental organizations have jointly <br /> developed a set of principles which seek to produce environmental <br /> excellence in golf course planning and siting, design, construction, <br /> maintenance, and facility operations. <br /> What are the Principles? <br /> These principles are envisioned as a tool of universal value, for national use <br /> under a variety of circumstances. However, it should be up to local <br /> communities, based on local values, and others involved in the regulatory <br /> process, to assess the environmental compatibility of golf courses. <br /> These principles are meant to provide a framework for environmental <br /> responsibility in developing goals for existing courses and for considering <br /> ` issues associated with new courses. They are designed to educate and <br /> inform the public and relevant decision makers about environmental <br /> responsibility, and to help set goals for environmental performance. <br /> These principles are voluntary. They are not intended for use in making <br /> judgments about socio-economic issues. These principles assume <br /> regulatory compliance and are designed to provide opportunities to go <br /> beyond that which is required by law. <br /> These principles were developed through a collaborative research and <br /> dialogue process, and represent a consensus of all endorsing organizations. <br /> They represent areas of agreement but do not resolve all environmental <br /> issues related to golf. The dialogue and process is ongoing, as is the <br /> implementation of these principles. <br /> 2 <br />