Audubon International Golf Course Farce
Mr. John K. Pierret was quoted in the May 5, 2001 edition of the San Antonio Express
News as saying that the golf course will abide by the "New York Audubon
Society" standards .... There is a bonafide National Audubon
Society of New York State ( http://ny.audubon.org/
)but it makes no mention of setting standards for golf course environment.
It took a little time to find Audubon International and the reference to
"Audubon Society of New York State" on the website http://www.audubonintl.org - note the omission
of the word "national" from the title.. Hard as I looked I could
find no standards for golf courses listed on the website. All the text below the line on this page was copied from the
Audubon International web page. Note
that the main supporter of Audubon International is the United States Golf Association.
How restrictive are standards
for environment going to be for golf courses when the organization is paid for by USGA,
golf courses and other golfing organizations. Any improvement is good but
there is no specific data on this website that I could find. Everything is stated in
generalities.
I think is pretty low to use the
Audubon name in an attempt to dupe people into thinking the National Audubon Societies are
sponsoring golf course environmental enhancement. I really had to dig to find the
disclaimers.
From FAQ page http://www.audubonintl.org/aboutus/faq/faqai.htm
Red highlight is mine.
What’s the difference between
Audubon International, The National Audubon Society, and my state and local Audubon
organization or chapter?
There are hundreds of different Audubon societies and Audubon organizations
throughout the United States today. Each determines its own mission, focus, and
geographic scope. Though many of these Audubon societies are not affiliated with
each other, they are all broadly focused on environmental conservation and education, and
many emphasize bird protection just as did the original Audubon societies, founded in the
late-1800s. Audubon International is not affiliated with the
National Audubon Society or any other Audubon organization.
The strength of the “Audubon movement” lies with its broad-base and diversity.
There are many environmental concerns that need to be addressed and numerous
approaches that can be taken to do so. The diversity of Audubon societies is not
meant to confuse the public. Rather, it serves to broaden public involvement and
increase the number of approaches taken to enhance and protect the environment
From http://www.audubonintl.org/programs/asny/index.htm
The Audubon Society of New York State, Inc. is an independent state Audubon society
and is not affiliated with any other national, state, or regional Audubon society.
For more information about the Audubon
Society of New York State e-mail Fred Realbuto
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From http://www.audubonintl.org/aboutus/supporters/index.htm
Program Sponsors & Supporters
Major financial support for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf
Courses is provided by:
Sponsors
United States Golf Association
Sponsor of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses since
1991.
Supporters
(Supporter information updated yearly in accordance with donations made during the fiscal
year)
John Anderson, Hayden Lake, ID
William H. Burns, Daytona Beach, FL
Coveside Conservation Products, Falmouth, ME
Daughters of the American Revolution, Tawasentha, NY Chapter
Richard Feagles & Millicent Bray, Albany, NY
Debra Hartsell, Cincinnati, OH
Anne Lee King, Stony Brook, NY
Joey & Michael Kuhlman, Kingwood, TX
Brian McDonald, Corvallis, OR
James Modney, Delmar, NY
Elizabeth Pratt, Albany, NY
Barbara Saltzman Charitable Foundation, New York, NY
Sherry-Lehmann Wines & Liquors, New York, NY
Smock Golf Course, Indianapolis, IN
Richard Stigberg, Duanesburg, NY
The Toro Company, Riverside, CA
United Way
Linda Vanderwall
Golf Course Superintendents Association Chapters:
Everglades GCSA, FL
Michiana GCSA, IN
Northeastern GCSA, NY
Treasure Coast GCSA, FL
Additional funding support for the production of program educational materials was
generously provided by:
Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association
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