Golf course construction has many regulations linked to it. With the construction, many times wetland areas are damaged or disturbed, making mitigation mandatory. Like other developers, they are subject to section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act and must obtain the necessary permits. Since many golf course locations include streams, they also must worry about permits to comply with the Stream Bed Alteration Agreement. Also, fertilizers and other pollutants frequently are discharged by golf courses, they also are required to obtain a NPDES permit.
7Q10 is well versed in all permitting processes and can help construction move forward efficiently. Since the company also has experience with mitigation designs and construction of mitigation wetlands, it is possible to integrate the design of the golf course with the wetland mitigation needs. 7Q10 has also worked with golf course architects to deal with issues such as water runoff and drainage issues.