Indian Creek - Environmental Excellence
HOOD RIVER, OR – Indian Creek Golf Course has achieved the designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Indian Creek Golf Course is the 19th course in Oregon and the 691st in the world to receive the honor. Tyson Jacobs, Course Superintendent, led the effort to obtain sanctuary status on this course and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International.

"Indian Creek Golf Course 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 Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs.

"To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas," explained Sluiter. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management.

"We are very proud of this accomplishment, and are looking forward to the further enhancement of Indian Creek Golf Course. We also would like to thank David Sword, who initially brought to light this environmental program and helped us get underway," said Superintendent Jacobs.

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 Canada, Africa, Australia, Central America, Europe, Mexico, and Southeast Asia have also achieved certification in the program.

For more information on golf and the environment, visit www.golfandenvironment.org. In addition to golf courses, Audubon International also provides programs for businesses, schools, communities, and new developments. For more information, contact Audubon International, 46 Rarick Rd., Selkirk, NY 12158, USA, (518) 767-9051.