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Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program

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Initiatives Community Eco-Development Environmental Management Golf Partners Programs ACSP ACSP for Golf APE APE Schools Audubon Classic Program Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program Green Neighborhoods Signature Program Sustainable Communities Services Did you know? Audubon International programs have recieved awards from the EPA and several other organizations.
	Our Vision We envision our communities becoming more sustainable through good stewardship of the natural environment where people live, work, and recreate. Our Mission We provide people with the education and assistance needed to practice responsible management of land, water, wildlife, and natural resourses. Principles For Resource Management The guidelines for our programs, services, and initiatives. Our Core Beliefs The healthy functioning of our planet’s cosystems—our air, water, and land, and the vast diversity of life on Earth—is worth preserving. There are places on Earth where human activity should be limited. Maintaining healthy and functioning ecosystems begins at the local level with policies and practices that protect watersheds, promote biodiversity, and sustain natural resources. Not only must people take steps to minimize negative impacts to the environment in human-dominated areas of the world, but also strive to enhance the health and functioning of ecosystems where we live. Finding a sustainable balance among environmental, economic, and social systems is key to sustaining the quality of life for all of Earth’s inhabitants. Our human communities can and must be balanced within the limits of the natural world. By becoming good stewards of the environment, people and organizations can help to protect and sustain the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them. Scientific information, in conjunction with public participation, should be used to guide the planning, design, development, and management of human communities. While laws, rules, and regulatory approaches have been, and can be, important tools for protecting and enhancing our natural environment (ecosystems), voluntary efforts are an effective and essential means to protect and enhance the natural environment as well. Effective collaboration and partnerships among nonprofits, governments, businesses, and the public can lead to better environmental decision-making and can improve the quality of our human and natural communities.

Did you know?

Audubon International programs have recieved awards from the EPA and several other organizations.

Our Vision
We envision our communities becoming more sustainable through good stewardship of the natural
environment where people live, work, and recreate.

Our Mission
We provide people with the education and assistance needed to practice responsible management of land,
water, wildlife, and natural resourses.

Principles For Resource Management
The guidelines for our programs, services, and initiatives.

Our Core Beliefs

The healthy functioning of our planet’s cosystems—our air, water, and land, and the vast diversity of
life on Earth—is worth preserving.
There are places on Earth where human activity should be limited.
Maintaining healthy and functioning ecosystems begins at the local level with policies and practices
that protect watersheds, promote biodiversity, and sustain natural resources.
Not only must people take steps to minimize negative impacts to the environment in human-dominated
areas of the world, but also strive to enhance the health and functioning of ecosystems where we live.
Finding a sustainable balance among environmental, economic, and social systems is key to sustaining
the quality of life for all of Earth’s inhabitants. Our human communities can and must be balanced
within the limits of the natural world.
By becoming good stewards of the environment, people and organizations can help to protect and
sustain the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them.
Scientific information, in conjunction with public participation, should be used to guide the planning,
design, development, and management of human communities.
While laws, rules, and regulatory approaches have been, and can be, important tools for protecting
and enhancing our natural environment (ecosystems), voluntary efforts are an effective and essential
means to protect and enhance the natural environment as well.
Effective collaboration and partnerships among nonprofits, governments, businesses, and the public
can lead to better environmental decision-making and can improve the quality of our human and natural
communities.


Board Of Directors Financials Annual Report (coming soon!) Real Estate Donations & Easements Initiatives Community Eco-Development Environmental Management Golf Partners Programs ACSP ACSP for Golf APE APE Schools Audubon Classic Program Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program Green Neighborhoods Signature Program Sustainable Communities Did you know? Our members are responsible for saving over 500 million gallons of water a year.
	A word from Kevin Fletcher, Ph.D. Executive Director, Audubon International Twenty years ago, the Audubon Society of New York State (ASNY) was born—or, perhaps more accurately, reborn. First established nearly 100 years earlier by conservation giants Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Chapman, and John Burroughs, the “original” ASNY ceased meeting by the mid-1930s, but by 1987, the need was seen to re-establish the organization under the broader banner of environmental education, outreach, and sustainability. Like the ASNY of Roosevelt's day, the "new ASNY" has continued to rely on an inclusive approach, one that invites anyone to become a part of the environmental solution, In the early 1990s, we focused our efforts to create partnerships with landowners to enhance wildlife habitat, protect water quality, and build a network of lands that would add to the “conservation landscape” that traditional sanctuaries provide. Within two years, 65,000 acres of land were registered as "cooperative sanctuaries." The United States Golf Association sponsored a specific program for golf courses, and membership expanded. As a result of international interest we began doing business as Audubon International in 1996. Today, more than 2,200 "cooperative sanctuaries" are located throughout the United States and in two dozen countries. Though cooperation between environmental organizations and developers was largely unheard of at the time, in 1993 through the Audubon Signature Programs we reached out to developers in an innovative way to improve environmental planning, design, and management for new developments. Today, over 150 projects in the United States and in eight other countries are working with us—with over 20 governmental agencies now encourage new development projects in their jurisdictions to participate in Audubon Signature Programs. The Sustainable Communities Program began in 1998 as an effort with city officials and citizens in Eufaula, Alabama interested in making the entire community a “cooperative sanctuary.” Working with municipal officials, individual citizens, university leaders, and businesses in this way had a profound positive impact, paving the way for a more comprehensive means to foster sustainability at a community level in Eufaula and elsewhere. We now work with a half-dozen communities, with dozens more soon to enroll through this program. While we are proud of what our members have accomplished, the pace of change needs to be quickened to address the growing crisis in our communities—loss of open space, farms, water quality, biodiversity, quality of life, employment opportunities, etc. To help quicken the pace, in the coming years we will be focusing on affecting change in four distinct areas—our Initiatives (click on the left to learn more). Each Initiative is centered on finding the more effective and efficient ways to engage people, drive change, and discover new and innovative ways to address our environmental challenges. In the end, however, we rely on you and others like you. So, I invite you to learn more about Audubon International and what you can do to take action. Sincerely, Kevin Fletcher, Ph.D. Executive Director

Did you know?

Our members are responsible for saving over 500 million gallons of water a year.

A word from Kevin Fletcher, Ph.D. Executive Director, Audubon International

Twenty years ago, the Audubon Society of New York State (ASNY) was born—or, perhaps more accurately, reborn. First established nearly 100 years earlier by conservation giants Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Chapman, and John Burroughs, the “original” ASNY ceased meeting by the mid-1930s, but by 1987, the need was seen to re-establish the organization under the broader banner of environmental education, outreach, and sustainability. Like the ASNY of Roosevelt's day, the "new ASNY" has continued to rely on an inclusive approach, one that invites anyone to become a part of the environmental solution,

In the early 1990s, we focused our efforts to create partnerships with landowners to enhance wildlife habitat, protect water quality, and build a network of lands that would add to the “conservation landscape” that traditional sanctuaries provide. Within two years, 65,000 acres of land were registered as "cooperative sanctuaries." The United States Golf Association sponsored a specific program for golf courses, and membership expanded. As a result of international interest we began doing business as Audubon International in 1996. Today, more than 2,200 "cooperative sanctuaries" are located throughout the United States and in two dozen countries.

Though cooperation between environmental organizations and developers was largely unheard of at the time, in 1993 through the Audubon Signature Programs we reached out to developers in an innovative way to improve environmental planning, design, and management for new developments. Today, over 150 projects in the United States and in eight other countries are working with us—with over 20 governmental agencies now encourage new development projects in their jurisdictions to participate in Audubon Signature Programs.

The Sustainable Communities Program began in 1998 as an effort with city officials and citizens in Eufaula, Alabama interested in making the entire community a “cooperative sanctuary.” Working with municipal officials, individual citizens, university leaders, and businesses in this way had a profound positive impact, paving the way for a more comprehensive means to foster sustainability at a community level in Eufaula and elsewhere. We now work with a half-dozen communities, with dozens more soon to enroll through this program.

While we are proud of what our members have accomplished, the pace of change needs to be quickened to address the growing crisis in our communities—loss of open space, farms, water quality, biodiversity, quality of life, employment opportunities, etc. To help quicken the pace, in the coming years we will be focusing on affecting change in four distinct areas—our Initiatives (click on the left to learn more). Each Initiative is centered on finding the more effective and efficient ways to engage people, drive change, and discover new and innovative ways to address our environmental challenges.

In the end, however, we rely on you and others like you. So, I invite you to learn more about Audubon International and what you can do to take action.

Sincerely,

Kevin Fletcher, Ph.D.
Executive Director


Partners Programs ACSP ACSP for Golf APE APE Schools Audubon Classic Program Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program Green Neighborhoods Signature Program Sustainable Communities Recognized Properties
	We Work With You Across the world, Audubon International is working with people who can make a difference to obtain measurable conservation results. The people and groups we work with serve as models of sustainability promoting resource conservation, planning, and innovative leadership. Click below to see just some of the examples how our members are working to save the world.
Did you know? Audubon International members have protected over 1 million acres.

We Work With You

Across the world, Audubon International is working with people who can make a difference to obtain measurable
conservation results. The people and groups we work with serve as models of sustainability promoting resource
conservation, planning, and innovative leadership.

Click below to see just some of the examples how our members are working to save the world.

Did you know?

Audubon International members have protected over
1 million acres.


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	Join A Program	No matter who you are, where you work, or where you play, you can join one of our programs and do your part to save the environment. Use the menu at the left to learn more.
Did you know? Over 7,000 water bodies are protected as a result of Audubon International's programs.	Bird Watching Open	Since 1998, the free, 24-hour bird count has been held on the second Saturday in May (golf course in southern locations may conduct the count on the second Saturday of March or April to account for earlier peak migration activity). The results provide a valuable snapshot of migratory bird activity on North American golf courses. Get Started!
	Green Golfer Challenge	The challenge is simple — get as many golfers as possible to pledge to take steps to support environmental stewardship while playing the game. Pledges signed from participating golf courses will be collected and counted by Audubon International, with prizes awarded to golf courses with the most golfers signed up by December 1, 2008. Golf course and golfer winners will be announced early in 2009. Tee Off Today!
	Green Golfer Pledge	Show your support for the environmental efforts underway at your course. Take the Green Golfer Pledge and help carry on golf's tradition of preserving the nature of the game. Take The Pledge!
	Treasuring Home Pledge	Practicing good environmental stewardship in and around your home is a vital way to make a positive contribution to the environment where you live. Take the Treasuring Home Pledge to help protect our environment for present and future generations. Take The Pledge!

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	Coveside Conservation Products	Looking for a birdbox, birdfeeders, or feeder for other wildlife in and around your home or business? Coveside donates a portion of every purchase to Audubon International in support of our mission. Buy now...
		Audubon International and The HoleView, creator of the 3-D Photographic Yardage Book, have joined together to offer a unique yardage book for Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and Audubon Signature Sanctuary golf courses. The yardage book highlights not only golf information, but also the course's Audubon International program membership and hole-by-hole information on its environmental stewardship—great for educating golfers! The HoleView provides a substantial discount from the normal price of the yardage book and makes a contribution to Audubon International. Buy now...
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Eco-Design & Development

Tetherow golf course on track for summer opening
Bend Weekly - Bend,OR,USA
... Tetherow will earn the Audubon International Certified Golf Course designation for its care with the environment, Van der Velde said. ...

TIM PEELER: Course Gets Audubon Status; Palmer to Visit - GoPack ...
That is what the Audubon-signature program is all about.” In addition to overseeing student surveying projects and faculty involvement that will allow the ...

Environmental Stewardship & Management

Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort honored with Audubon International’s ...
Lake Placid News - Lake Placid,NY,USA
By BLAIR HADLEY, For the News LAKE PLACID — Audubon International and their Green Leaf Eco-Rating program for hotels has awarded the Golden Arrow Lakeside ...

Perihelion Global Announces Chemical and Feedstock Providers for ...
Earthtimes - London,UK
Griffin has an outstanding environmental record, and is certified through Audubon International's Cooperative Sanctuary System. In light of record high soy, ...

Welcome to the Humble ISD Education Foundation
The school is participating in the Audubon Partners for the Environment Program compliments of Kingwood Country Club, which has generously covered the ...

Golf & the Environment

Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic Goes "Green"
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
The event chose the Wolfdancer Golf Club because it is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. ...

Community amenities connect residents with nature
Marconews (subscription) - Marco Island,FL,USA
... including conservation areas and nature preserves, neighborhood parks and gardens, and two Audubon International-certified golf courses. ...

Community briefs
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota,FL,USA
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club participated in the Audubon International's Green Golfer Challenge and was named one of the Top 10 golf courses in the ...

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club ...
The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes has been recognized for its commitment to the environment and is pleased to announce that The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is now a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. ...

Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort Achieves Complete Audubon ...
... Payette River Mountains (TAMARACK, Idaho) – Tamarack Resort today announces its award-winning Osprey Meadows Golf Course has achieved complete certification from Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary. ...

Rocky Gap Resort Continues Enhancing Award-Winning Jack Nicklaus ...
HULIQ - Hickory,NC,USA
... sets of tees and stretches to 7000 yards, is in the process of achieving complete certification from Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary. ...

Tom Fazio's Osprey Ridge golf course a secluded sanctuary at Walt ...
WorldGolf.com - Flagstaff,AZ,USA
It's a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course and has received four and half stars from Golf Digest. But there is another award it's worthy of: ...

Troon Golf makes commitment with Audubon International
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
In addition to the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, the organization sponsors a similar environmental program called the Audubon Signature Program. ...


Initiatives Community Eco-Development Environmental Management Golf Partners Programs ACSP ACSP for Golf APE APE Schools Audubon Classic Program Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program Green Neighborhoods Signature Program Sustainable Communities Services
	Audubon International Headquaters 46 Rarick Road, Selkirk, NY 12158	Administration Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs Audubon Partners for the Environment Programs Green Neighborhoods New York Operations Sustainable Communities Program	Phone: 518.767.9051 Fax: 518.767.9076

	Signature Office 230 Second Street, Suite 311, Henderson, KY 42420	Audubon Signature Program	Phone: 270.869.9419

	Staff Directory
	Jennifer Batza	Membership Coordinator
	Peter Bronski	Manager, Sustainable Communities Program
	Joshua Conway	Education and Communications Manager
	Jessica DesLauriers	Development Manager
	Kevin Fletcher, Ph.D.	Executive Director
	Mary Jack	Executive Assistant
	Fred Realbuto	Director, NY Operations
	Paula Realbuto	Executive Assistant of Operations
	Russell Retherford	Senior Ecologist, Audubon Signature Program
	Nancy Richardson	Director, Audubon Signature Program
	Jim Sluiter	Staff Ecologist, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs
	Linda Snow	Administrative Assistant, Audubon Signature Program
	Joellen Zeh	Manager, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs