Warren Golf Course Awarded for Being Environmentally-Friendly

Warren, NJ -- A golf course in Warren joins four other Somerset County course as being environmentally-friendly.

Somerset County Park Commission's Warrenbrook Golf Course has earned a Certificate of Environmental Stewardship from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

The Environmental Stewardship award is given for “voluntary and proactive measures taken to go beyond compliance in an effort to improve the environment and ensure a sustainable future.”

This award for Warrenbrook brings Somerset County to have all five county courses be environmentally-friendly.

Green Knoll on Garretson Road in Bridgewater; Spooky Brook at Colonial Park; Quail Brook on New Brunswick Road in Somerset; Warrenbrook on Warrenville Road in Warren; and Neshanic Valley on South Branch Road in Neshanic Station each have received multiple environmental awards.

"Earning these very special designations is a credit to the staff at each of the county courses and the leadership of the Park Commissioners,” stated Darrell Marcinek, Director of Golf Maintenance for the Park Commission in a release. “We understand our responsibility to the environment and our responsibility to provide championship golf facilities. We are extremely proud that we have been recognized for accomplishing both.”

Additionally all courses have earned River Friendly status from the New Jersey Water Supply Authority and recognized as Groundwater Guardians by the Groundwater Foundation.

By participating in the NJWSA River-Friendly program for golf courses it has allowed the Park Commission staff to access the tools and receive the guidance needed to make the golf courses more protective of water resources while maintaining a high standard of play.

“Groundwater Guardian Green Sites” recognizes green spaces for implementing groundwater and surface water-friendly practices. Qualification includes selection of appropriate plantings, tracking irrigation water use, maintaining a no- application zone around surface water and active wells, and applying fertilizer based on nutrient needs.

Information on Somerset County Park Commission activities and programs may be found at www.somersetcountyparks.orgor by calling 908-722-1200.

(Photo provided: Somerset County Park Commission Warrenbrook Golf Course).