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Part I: Background Eugene golfers know the history; Laurelwood is the oldest municipal course dating back to 1936 and is still owned by the city. The current lease holders of the course have a strong commitment to not only the Iocal golf community but the community at large. Taking over the lease several years ago, they recognize that Laurelwood is part of a greater community and want to be good neighbors and stewards of the land. The course has made a goal of being recognized by the Audubon Society as a certified Audubon course. This requires a certain amount of course maintenance area to be converted back to natural habitat and be taken off the typical golf course maintenance regime. The standards also include reductions water use as well as pesticide, herbicide and fertilizers. Audubon International has become the cutting edge of the golf industry. Reconnecting courses to their natural roots and allowing for owners, greens keepers, golfers and neighbors to actively take part in the experience. Laurelwood would join a short list of Oregon golf courses to be recognized by Audubon International. The list is comprised of mostly elite private courses, Laurelwood would be a great milestone being the first municipal course in Oregon to be recognized. Transforming Laurelwood into the model provided by the Audubon International group would have great benefits for the course itself. The course could leverage a new and improved green image; improved financial performance due not only to decreases in water, pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer but also lower insurance rates and less wear and tear on the equipment. The overall improvement in environmental quality ultimately will benefit everyone passing through Laurelwood, whether it be the a family walking their dog or a well taken care of employee the entire community will benefit from the green changes Laurelwood is making.