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Mississauga, ON - The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Rain Bird are pleased to announce Robin Sadler, MS, AGS, Master Superintendent at Mickelson National Golf Club (MNGC) in Rocky View County, Alberta, as the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement of the Year Award winner for 2024.
The CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award recognizes a golf course superintendent member of the CGSA who has distinguished themselves through dedication and contribution to the profession and to their community. The recipient must complete an environmental project, program or practice on their course and then document the environmental impact this initiative has had at their facility.
Robin has been a CGSA member since 1995 and holds the association's Master Superintendent (MS) and Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designations. He sits on CGSA's Accreditation Committee and is a Past President of the AGSA.
Robin led a team from Mickelson National Golf Club to recently become the first golf club in Canada to achieve the GEO Sustainable Golf Certification. This recognizes that they have met the standards of that certification and continue their efforts of environmental stewardship.
Some of the sustainable environmental initiatives that Sadler has implemented at the golf course that secured him receiving this award include:
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Grass Clipping Separator — Grass clipping separation system ensures recycled water can be used in equipment washing helping to conserve water usage.
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Water Usage and Management — Reduction in year-to-year water usage through minimal irrigation and precision watering ensuring water is utilized efficiently and only where needed.
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Irrigation with Reclaimed Water - Using Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) for irrigation improves turf health through natural nutrients, lowering our environmental impact.
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Eco Friendly Algae Control with Solar Power - Utilizing ultrasonic solar powered algae control systems minimizing algae growth in ponds fostering a healthier aquatic ecosystem.
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Biodiversity and Sustainable Honey Harvesting - Participating in operation pollinator and collaborating with Harmony Honey. MNGC is supporting pollinator habits, nature educational walks and harvesting honey onsite.
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Reducing Carbon and Noise Pollution — Shifting to a fully lithium powered cart fleet has significantly reduced carbon emissions all while reducing 18 000 liters of fuel used. MNGC has 8 lithium utility vehicles and 1 lithium triplex while they continue to progress this program.
“Congratulations Robin as being chosen as the 2024 CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award winner. This acknowledgment validates your leadership and dedication to environmental stewardship, efficient resource management, community involvement, and ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable practices and performance to even greater heights."
- John McLinden, AGS, CGSA President
“Rain Bird is delighted to congratulate Robin Sadler, MS, AGS as the recipient of the 2024 CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award. Golf course superintendents are stewards of the environment. Robin’s achievements and dedication are proof of the positive impact superintendents have on the environment. Rain Bird is very proud to present him with this Award on February 25th.”
- Erica Beck, Golf Area Manager - Canada, Rain Bird International, Inc.
We hope you will come and congratulate him on winning this award. He will receive his award during the CGSA Luncheon on Tuesday, February 25th in Niagara Falls, Ontario. For more information, please click here.
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