Wild Life and the Environment

Published February 24, 2004

Over recent years we have all become more aware of how important the environment is to our daily lives. With issues regarding global warming , water supply, water quality and the concern for maintaining habitats for plant, animal and insect populations, coexisting and protecting the environment has become a necessary part of our maintenance program. As we maintain our golf course, consideration of wildlife and the environment will be an integral part in our decision making process. In our continuing efforts, Lake View is a member of Audubon International with the goal of enrolling in The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS).

Click on Audubon graphic to go to their site.

Golf courses provide many opportunities for viable wildlife habitat and by their very nature, golf courses provide significant open spaces and other niches needed to attract and sustain wildlife. In addition, golf courses have also been called upon to address the concerns of water consumption and chemical use and how usage may potentially or actually relate to local water sources, wildlife species and native habitats. By adopting a proactive attitude and expanding our role toward enhancing the environment Lake View will be pursuing certification through Audubon International in the the following key areas.

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System provides comprehensive stewardship education in six key environmental areas:

• Environmental Planning
• Wildlife and Habitat Management
• Water Conservation and Water Quality Management
• Resource Conservation
• Waste Reduction
• Outreach and Education

Visit Lake View's Wildlife Gallery

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