We just received some great news that the golf course has been awarded the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the State of Tennessee Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards program. This award is presented to previous winners of the GESA, which we were fortunate to receive in 2009, who have continued to implement programs and improve their environmental stewardship activities.
2012 Governor’s
Environmental Stewardship Awards Announced
Individuals,
Organizations and Projects Honored for
Achievements
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill
Haslam and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau announced the
winners of the 2012 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards today. The 11
winners will be recognized for their achievements and positive impact on the
state’s natural resources in an awards ceremony to be held in Nashville on
August 24.
“From implementing innovative new technology to
environmentally friendly building practices to community members simply
supporting one another, the honorees announced today once again demonstrate that
Tennessee businesses, local governments, schools and everyday citizens are
committed to healthier and more sustainable communities,” Haslam
said.
I am very proud of all my staff members who help are dedicated and involved in the environmental programs we are undertaking at The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay. It has always been our goal with our Environmental Partnership Initiative to balance the needs of the golf course with the needs of the wildlife which call the property home in such a way that one can not tell the two apart. With our turkey feeders, our blue bird trail, the naturalized areas around the course, and our good Bald Eagle friends, Elliott and Eloise, we feel we are accomplishing our goal everyday.
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