4.24.2007 - 08:16am ET

Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort (Photo: Business Wire)

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STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2007--Audubon International and its educational division, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), recently designated the first and only hotel in America, the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Business." The idyllic Stone Mountain paradise, nestled on 3,200 acres of flourishing forest and sparkling lakes, is only one of 55 businesses in the world to receive certification and joins a renowned, worldwide environmental initiative by eco-aware businesses and Audubon International.

"Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program and should be commended for their efforts to preserve Stone Mountain's natural heritage by providing a sanctuary for wildlife throughout the resort's grounds,"said Shawn Williams, staff ecologist for Audubon International. "By taking action to implement indoor and outdoor conservation projects, the management and staff of the Georgia resort have demonstrated their commitment to sustainable management of their natural resources."

According to Audubon International, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary programs provide information and guidance to help businesses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources. Businesses must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in five areas: environmental planning, wildlife habitat management, resource conservation, waste management, and outreach and education. The Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort partners with the ACSS and works together on numerous projects designed to improve wildlife habitat and conserve natural resources for the benefit of the local community. The resort's very own Anthony Williams, superintendent at the 36-hole Stone Mountain Golf Club, has been instrumental in overseeing a host of projects underway that include placing nesting boxes for cavity-nesting birds, conserving water and energy waste recycling and more. Williams himself was the recipient of the Overall 2006 Environmental Leaders in Golf award, co-sponsored by Golf Digest and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Experience the beauty of the award-winning, 336-room Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort and take advantage of incredible escape packages. For reservations or more information, please call (770) 879-9900, (888) 670-2250, or visit www.evergreenmarriott.com

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