This project examines 2019 to 2024 water use, temperature, and rainfall data for Vancouver's championship golf courses to identify strategies for reducing peak irrigation demand. It assesses storage options, including detention ponds and underground systems, to supplement irrigation during dry months. Capturing and reusing up to 10,000 m3 of water could bring Fraserview Golf Course's peak-season use in line with historical averages, improving drought resilience and promoting sustainable turf management.
Partner: City of Vancouver
Funder: City of Vancouver & UBC
Keywords: climate adaptation, climate resilience, waste management & recycling, water
2025