Audubon International Certified Member Merion Golf Club Hosts U.S. Open

ARDMORE, PA – Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is hosting the U.S. Open from June 13-16, 2013. Merion is recognized by Audubon International for their accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of Merion’s most notable environmental accomplishments has been the installation of a green roof…

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NC State’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course Receives Audubon International Signature Certification

RALEIGH, NC – NC State University officials are pleased to announce its Lonnie Poole Golf Course has passed strict sustainability standards and become a certified Audubon International Signature Golf Sanctuary and member of the organization’s Signature Program. The golf course joins Kansas State University’s Colbert Hills Golf Course as the only two university properties in the…

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Audubon International Certifies 1,000th Golf Course in ACSP Program

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA – Eagles Pride Golf Course is the 1000th golf course in the world to receive designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.” The golf course is located at Washington state’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), the Defense Department’s largest military installation on the West Coast.  “We are very proud to have earned this in…

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Riverwood, Florida Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – The private community of Riverwood, Florida has become the most recent community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program.   By joining and participating in the Sustainable Communities Program, Riverwood will undergo and complete three stages in the multi-year certification process. This process includes completing an assessment, defining a long-term community…

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Audubon International Names Doug Bechtel as New Leader

The appointment of Doug Bechtel as president and chief executive officer of Audubon International (AI), a New York-based organization that works with organizations in 36 countries on environmental sustainability, was announced today by the AI board of directors. Bechtel has been serving as associate director of environmental programs for AI. Prior to joining the organization,…

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Audubon International Moves into New Headquarters Building

Audubon International is excited to announce it has relocated to its newly purchased headquarters situated in the Rensselaer Technology Park in Troy, New York. The organization officially began operating out of the new space on February 18. The new office will allow Audubon International to continue enhancing its program offerings through an expanded workforce, and…

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Audubon International Hires External Communications Coordinator

Audubon International is excited to announce it has hired Katie Hopkins as the new External Communications Coordinator. Katie joined the team on February 12, 2013. In this role, Katie will work closely with the Executive Director and other Audubon International staff and Board members to develop, manage, and implement innovative communications strategies that advance the…

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Audubon International Founder and Board President Announces Retirement

SELKIRK, N.Y. (Jan. 29, 2013) – Ronald G. Dodson is retiring from Audubon International after serving as the organization’s founder and president of the board for more than 25 years. Audubon International, a not-for-profit environmental organization headquartered in the Albany area of New York, provides education and technical assistance to businesses, government agencies and communities throughout the United…

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Audubon International Names Special Projects Coordinator

Audubon International is very excited to announce that Laura Karosic has been hired as the organization’s Special Projects Coordinator, a newly created interdisciplinary position. Laura reported for duty on December 3, 2012.  As Special Projects Coordinator, Laura will coordinate the development and implementation of a new individual professional certificate program in sustainable natural resource management…

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Audubon International Names a New Program Manager

Following the conclusion of an extensive search and candidate review process, Audubon International is very excited to announce that Joanna Nadeau has been selected as the new Program Manager for the Sustainable Communities Program. Joanna reported for duty on October 15, 2012.  As Program Manager, Joanna will serve as a senior staff member of a…

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