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Construction Comes To Green River
In December 2009, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will begin constructing the next phase of flood protection improvements along the Santa Ana River as part of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project (SAR Project). This construction, referred to as 'Reach 9' of the SAR Project, is to provide protection to housing and State Route 91 from future floodwater releases from the newly raised Prado Dam - located upstream of the Green River Golf Club property.
Some of the planned construction for Reach 9 will take place directly on, adjacent to, and near Green River Golf Club property. Because the construction directly impacts portions of the golf course property, the Green River Golf Club was purchased in September 2006 for the SAR Project by the Project Local Sponsors – the Flood Control Districts of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
The Reach 9 construction affecting the Green River Golf Club was initiated in 2008 and will continue in Phases over the next several years (subject to funding). During the upcoming construction Phase, referred to as Reach 9 Phase-2B, the golf course will be re-configured from 36 holes to an 18-hole course. While the course configuration may change during construction, it is anticipated that the Green River Golf Club will continue to remain operational throughout the entire construction period and thereafter, once all SAR Project construction is complete.
This next phase of construction is estimated to take about 1 ½ years and, among other improvements, will include building a new entrance driveway and access bridge to the Green River Golf Club Clubhouse. The new entrance driveway – which will begin in the area that is currently #15 tee on the Riverside Course - will run parallel to the river and join the current entrance driveway near the current Orange Course Starter Shack.
We are very excited about all the changes we will soon be experiencing. We apologize if you are inconvenienced in any way and ask for your cooperation and participation in helping us to create a positive, fun environment during the construction. We will be issuing updates as construction progresses. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Judy Saguchi
General Manager
Judy Saguchi
General Manager
| GREEN RIVER GOLF CLUB 5215 Green River Road Corona, CA 92880 714. 970.8411 951.737.7432 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Environment
Management of Green River Golf Club is provided by CourseCo of Northern California, a firm that has received many awards for its efforts in protecting the environment at its golf courses. CourseCo has worked to expand native plant areas and create wildlife corridors, reduce the number of irrigated acres, enhance wildlife habitat and run a recycling program.
Green River is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, a program open to golf clubs throughout the nation. Our goal at Green River is to enhance the game of golf and improve the quality of the environment through stewardship to protect wildlife habitat and natural resources. Our club and the Santa Ana River Canyon are home to more than 50 bird species, some of which are endangered.
Government agencies have also begun work to enhance the habitat along the river, which will increase the natural beauty of the golf club as well.
Wildlife (Bats and Birds at Green River Golf Club)
Bird News
Linda Violett (The Bird Lady) writes...
Thank you, Alan, for the quick response on the acreage. General guidelines that I use is two acres of forage per nestbox. Your information shows that I'm actually spacing boxes at about three acres per box. But spaces like the driving range (too dangerous) are not included.
The 2009 season at Green River (both golf courses combined) had good results with an average of 4.74 birds fledged from the 59 "Bluebird" sized box. Here is a breakout by species:
- Western Bluebird = 229
- Tree Swallows = 35
- Ash Throated Flycatchers = 10
- House Wrens = 6
- Wood Ducks = 10
By the way, the nice averages reflect a high level of responsible (low chemical) golf course management. Very much appreciated.
Bat News
Did you know...
- Bats are mammals, just like humans, which means that all bats are warm blooded, have hair, bear live young, and feed their babies milk.
- Bats produce one pup a year.
- Bats can live up to 39 years
- Bats are able to eat more that 1000 mosquito sized insects an hour.
Fore more bat information check out http://www.batcon.org