“We are striving to implement and promote sound management practices in several key areas,” said Harlyn Goldman, CGCS, Director of Golf Maintenance. “Environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, water quality management and outreach and education already play a significant role in our day-to-day and long-term operations,” Goldman added. 

Some of the benefits of the program are:

- Enhances the natural beauty of the golf course

- Reduces water use and the need for expensive chemical applications

- Promotes the course’s positive, pro-active environmental achievements

- Educates golf course members, guests and staff about habitat management, Best Management Practices, and public outreach strategies designed especially for golf courses

- Results in financial savings on course maintenance

Audubon International believes that by working cooperatively with course maintenance staff, club personnel, golfers, and industry associations, we can help golf courses integrate sound environmental management practices and make a valuable contribution to conservation. Together, we are enhancing the game of golf while improving the quality of the environment through stewardship action.

“Our goal is to have our efforts in environmental stewardship recognized by becoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” Goldman said.

For more information contact:

Kristi Frenier – Director of Marketing &Public Relations
(410) 641-7717 ext. 3006