Audubon International named The Golf Club at Newcastle (Wash.) a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The designation stemmed from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses.
The Golf Club, a member of the Oki Golf group of golf courses across the state, is now the 12th golf course in the state to receive environmental certification from Audubon, and the 773rd course in the world to do so.
In the process of obtaining certification, the club was required to undergo a comprehensive site assessment and create an environmental plan. Now that The Golf Club has received its certification, it must comply with Audubon’s standards for environmental planning; wildlife and habitat management; outreach and education; chemical use reduction and safety; water conservation; and water quality management. It must also be recertified every two years.
“Protecting the environment is very important to me,” said The Golf Club at Newcastle Head Superintendent Scott Phelps. “The first degree I received was based on wildlife management, because I love the outdoors and have a true passion for protecting the planet.”
While working toward environmental certification, The Golf Club opened the course for three days, allowing members of the public to visit the grounds and see superintendents and volunteers help work toward certification.
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