Green Knoll Golf Course Earns Environmental Sustainability Award

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION ADDS TO SOMERSET COUNTY GOLF SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County Park Commission Green Knoll Golf Course, located at 587 Garretson Road in Bridgewater, has earned Environmental Stewardship Recognition from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

In the letter to the golf course, NJDEP states that the agency “formally recognize(s) the voluntary and proactive measures you have taken in an effort to improve the environment.” Green Knoll was cited for Hazardous Material Reduction; Water Use Reduction; Transportation Energy Use Reduction, and Enhancement Projects.

Neshanic Valley Golf Course at 2301 South Branch Road in Neshanic Station and Quail Brook Golf Course at 625 New Brunswick Road in Somerset have previously received the Environmental Stewardship Certification.

In addition Neshanic Valley, Green Knoll, Quail Brook, and Spooky Brook, located at 582 Elizabeth Avenue in Somerset have been designated as Groundwater Guardians by the Groundwater Foundation and River Friendly by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority. Neshanic Valley has also been recognized as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International and as a Sustainable Business by the South Branch Watershed Association.

“Protection of our environment and our natural resources are of primary concern throughout the Park Commission,” stated Darrell Marcinek, Director of Golf Maintenance. “John  Zujkowski, supterintentdent at Green Knoll and the staff at all of our golf courses fully understand the importance of these programs and strives every day to assure compliance with the responsibilities set forth and assure that we are doing everything in our power to provide world class golfing venues while remaining environmentally responsible.”