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Petaluma (CA) to spend $343,000 to replace artificial turf
Petaluma may lay off City Hall employees and leave potholes unfilled, but it is expected to spend thousands of dollars to replace artificial turf at Lucchesi Park.
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South Florida dry season hitting historic levels
Just when South Florida thought it was safe to crank up the sprinklers and linger in the shower, water managers warned that lack of rain is hitting historic proportions.
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation announces 2009 events
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation (OTF) recently finalized dates for its 2009 events, all of which help the 48-year old organization raise funds for turfgrass research and education.
Fertilizer regulations designed to protect waters, curb red tide
A ordinance aimed at reducing summer outbreaks of red tide and algae blooms is set to take affect May 13 throughout unincorporated Lee County, FL.
Cowboys didn’t have roof work on practice facility inspected
The Dallas Cowboys applied last year for a building permit to replace the high-tension fabric roof on the indoor practice facility that collapsed Saturday and injured 12 people. But the team never had city officials inspect any completed work, which is required by Irving's building code.
Oregon STMA becomes 32nd chapter of organization
STMA has affiliated its 32nd Chapter, the Oregon Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). The chapter was officially recognized as an affiliated chapter in April and will be presented its inaugural gavel during the Chapter Officers Training Session in January at the annual conference.
Indoor practice facility collapses in Dallas
Twelve people were hospitalized after thunderstorm-spawned winds demolished the Dallas Cowboys' indoor practice facility during a rookie minicamp Saturday afternoon.
Chaffey (CA) schools to get artificial turf fields for $6 million
Four football fields in the Chaffey Joint Union High School District will soon be receiving makeovers in the form of $6 million worth of synthetic turf.
NYC study says no adverse health effects from synthetic turf
TRC Companies, Inc., an engineering, consulting, and construction management firm, was contracted by the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to conduct an air quality survey to investigate the potential release of contaminants from crumb rubber synthetic turf fields and the potential exposures in the breathing zones of young children to those airborne contaminants.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers choose Celebration bermudagrass
The playing surface at Raymond James Stadium, annually one of the best maintained natural grass fields in the National Football League, will now be covered by Celebration bermudagrass.