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Heat waves bring warnings about synthetic turf risks

This summer’s waves of blistering temperatures and oppressive humidity are also bringing renewed warnings about the risks to young athletes playing on super-hot synthetic turf fields. Synthetic or artificial turf playing fields have become increasingly popular in communities across Connecticut...

Catch can vs. soil moisture-based water audits

By Chase Straw, Gerald Henry, PhD & Stephen Richwine The catch can audit is a common method to determine irrigation distribution uniformity and efficiency of sports fields. In the case of catch can audits, efficiency is defined by how evenly...