THIS HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED FROM AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL

Padre Isles Country Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Padre Isles Country Club has retained its designation as "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS). the educational division of Audubon International. Carl Suding, Superintendent, led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on this course and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International. Padre Isles Country Club was designated as a Certified Cooperative Sanctuary in 1998 and is one of 423 courses in the world to receive the honor.

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program.

"Padre Isles Country Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property," said Joellen Zeh, Staff Ecologist for the Cooperative Sanctuary System.

"To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas," explained Zeh. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management. Courses go through a re-certification process every two years.