Pages within What We Do EducationMy Learning HubCertifications & ExamsWhy CGCSCertification EligibilityCGCS ExamCourse AttestingCommunications and Leadership AttestingCertification ResourcesMaintaining Your CertificationPromoting Your Certification StatusCertification NewsIPM ExamEquipment Management Certificate ProgramEMCP Level 1EMCP Level 2Assistant Superintendent Certificate SeriesWhy CTEMCTEM eligibilityCTEM applicationCTEM attestingPromoting your CTEMCTEM RecertificationCTEM NewsScholarshipsTeach For GCSAAExternal EducationExternal Education OpportunitiesDistance LearningMember Approval and PointsExternal Education ProvidersMy Learning Hub TESTAdvocacyAdvocacy HubPriority IssuesADAFertilizersLabor and ImmigrationH-2B Visa ProgramPesticidesPesticide RegulationPollinatorsState PreemptionEndangered Species ActValue of GolfCOVID Pandemic ReliefWater Water QualityWater QuantityCoronavirus pandemic50 State Coronavirus UpdateCoronavirus pandemic Federal ActionPower EquipmentGet InvolvedAmbassadorsAdvocacy ResourcesAdvocacy Article ArchiveReport Congressional MeetingsBecome a GCSAA Grassroots AmbassadorGCSAAPACAdvocacy TeamsNational Golf DayAdvocacy Success StoriesEPA-GCSAA MOUTake ActionCurrent Action AlertsFederal LegislationCompliance CenterEnvironment and BMPsEnvironment HubGolf Course Environmental ProfileEnvironmental by TopicWater ConservationEnergy ConservationWildlife and LandscapeWater Quality and ProtectionPollution PreventionIntegrated Pest ManagementPollinator ResourcesIPM ResourcesBMP Planning GuideBest Management PracticesState BMP GuidesBMP ResourcesBMPs Thank YouBMP ChampionsCompliance Advocacy Articles Archive July 2022 – "Golf industry hits the hill virtually" – GCSAA's government affairs teamMay 2022 – "Superintendents rise to the occasion at Colorado state capitol"– Michael LeeMarch 2022 – "California municipal-golf bill killed, then resurrected" – Jeff Jensen and Michael LeeJanuary 2022 – "Two crucial issues impacting golf" – Bob HellandNovember 2021 – "GCSAA meets with office of Rep. McCarthy" – Jeff JensenSeptember 2021 – "Federal affairs update" – GCSAA's government affairs teamJuly 2021 – "Recess is prime connection time" – Michael LeeMay 2021 – "National Golf Day goes virtual" – Dominique Fortune March 2021 – “Reflection, inspiration at virtual GIS” – Dominique Fortune January 2021 – “Looking ahead to 2021” – GCSAA's government affairs teamNovember 2020 – “A call for grassroots ambassadors” – Chava McKeelSeptember 2020 – “Raise your voice: Vote” – Dominique FortuneJuly 2020 – “Grassroots efforts make a difference in Illinois” – Michael LeeMay 2020 – “GCSAA advocacy efforts in full swing during pandemic” – Addison Schlatter and Dominique FortuneMarch 2020 – “New regulation brings greater clarity for Waters of the United States” – Addison Schlatter and Dominique FortuneJanuary 2020 – “Pesticide certification changing” – Alix FiskNovember 2019 – “Virginia GCSA commended for Chesapeake Bay efforts” – Chase Rogan and Chava McKeelSeptember 2019 – “A valuable learning experience” – Alix FiskJuly 2019 – “Clarifying two issues impacting golf course management” – Michael LeeMay 2019 – “Moving forward on multiple fronts” – Michael LeeMarch 2019 – “Award-winning advocate’s path started inauspiciously” – Michael LeeJanuary 2019 – “Successful golf advocacy in 2018 with an eye on 2019” – GCSAA’s government affairs teamNovember 2018 – “Elections matter, keep an eye on midterms”– Robert HellandSeptember 2018 – “Building an advocacy network” – Peter GormanJuly 2018 – “A time to advocate” – Michael LeeMay 2018 – “Give P’s a chance” – Jack MacKenzie, CGCSMarch 2018 – “Opportunities in advocacy” – Nick JanovichJanuary 2018 – “Plans, priorities for the years ahead” – GCSAA’s Government Affairs teamNovember 2017 – “Showing off golf’s green acres” – Scott HollisterSeptember 2017 – “What’s going on in Washington?” – GCSAA’s Government Affairs team