Dear CAGCS members:
As part of the coalition, we (The Golf Community) should oppose HB6385.
The stated goal of the folks who are moving this legislation forward is to target municipalities, institutions and businesses next. These environmental groups see Golf as having "big sprinklers" , hence the water diversion laws. The same strategies will be used to legislate our even "bigger sprayers."
This will eventually affect golf.
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED- Call legislators to OPPOSE - HB6385 An Act Prohibiting the Use of Pesticides on School Grounds
We are OPPOSED to this legislation and are asking you to call your member of the House of Representatives at:
House Democrats: 860-240-8585
House Republicans: 860-240-8700
Unsure of who to call click here: http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/CGAFindLeg.asp or call us at 203-758-7297.
The state legislature is expected to vote on HB6385 - EXPANDING the pesticide ban on school grounds to all schools K-12 and CHANGING the definition of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) to eliminate pesticides.
To Read the Bill Language/Summary: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/FC/2013HB-06385-R000293-FC.htm
Need more information? Please call the office at 203-758-7297.
Talking Points: Oppose HB 6385, Prevent the Loss of Safe & Effective Management Practices for School Grounds
The bill will disallow sustainable and thoughtful approaches to the control of pests: weeds and insects, jeopardizing the safety and quality of playing fields.
Background: IPM is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
- IPM has provided for safe, reliable and judicious use of pest control applications in lawn care, turf management, farming and inside buildings.
- IPM allows for well maintained athletic fields and playgrounds, free of pest hazards.
- Greatly reduces the use of chemical pest and weed controls
- Prevents injuries to student athletes from rough playing surfaces, weed and insect allergies.
- Reduced liability claims against towns and schools due to injuries.
- Protects the financial investments towns have made in athletic fields and school grounds.
- Greatly reduces the amount of pest control utilized for maximum effectiveness.
- Utilizes IPM trained, regulated and licensed professionals for pest control applications.
- EPA calls for IPM to be in every school by 2015.
Scott Ramsay, CGCS
Government Relations Chairperson
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