The Clubs of Lakeway Earn Environmental Certification
AUSTIN, Texas -- Audubon International, a non-profit organization that promotes natural resource conservation through education and other assistance programs, has re-certified The Clubs of Lakeway as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The Clubs of Lakeway, which features the Yaupon and Live Oak courses, is one of only 11 courses in Texas to receive the designation.
To become certified by Audubon International a course must maintain its commitment to wildlife and habitat management, the reduction and safe use of chemicals, water conservation and quality management, and education. Courses go through a re-certification process every two years.
The Clubs of Lakeway has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program, said Peter Bronski, staff ecologist for the Audubon International's Cooperative Sanctuary System. They are to be commended for their continuing efforts to provide sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property.
The Clubs of Lakeway is maintained as an environmental safe-zone for the wildlife that inhabits its land, including: a large population of White-tailed Deer, and many species of birds; Black-crested Tufted Titmouse, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Great Blue Heron, Carolina Chickadee just to name a few. Combined, the Yaupon and Live Oak courses include 7.4 acres of lakes and 147 acres of natural plant communities. Audubon International recognized The Clubs of Lakeway for a number of environmental efforts, ranging from its safe storage, handling and low usage of fertilizers and chemicals to its judicious and responsible distribution of water.
Our grounds crew works hard to ensure our courses exceed environmental standards with a variety of stewardship programs, said Kimball Dempsey,
Vice President of The Clubs of Lakeway. We are honored to receive this certification for our efforts to preserve the natural habitat of this area.
The certification puts The Clubs of Lakeway in good company. Bethpage's Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, the site of this year's U.S. Open, is also a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
About Audubon International
Audubon International and its programs promote sustainable resource management throughout the United States and internationally. The non-profit organization spearheads education and conservation assistance programs that promote environmental stewardship and sustainability. Programs encourage pro-active, cooperative partnerships among Audubon International, landowners or managers enrolled in the program, and local community organizations. Audubon International believes that such positive relationships form the foundation for sustained conservation action. For more information, please visit www.audubonintl.org.
About The Clubs of Lakeway
Nestled within the Lake Travis community of Lakeway, Texas, The Clubs of Lakeway include the 6590-yard, par-72 Yaupon and 6652-yard, par-72 Live Oak private golf courses. Completed in 1977and 1967, respectively, the two courses are owned and managed by ClubCorp, one of the world¹s largest developers and managers of private golf clubs. For more information, please visit www.clubsoflakeway.com.
June 12, 2002