FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2003
CONTACT: Laura Comer, (239) 332-6975 Ext. 170
Lisa Douglass, (239) 332-6975 Ext. 175

DEP Recognizes Naples Boat Club as 'Clean Marina'

-Naples Boat Club proud to operate clean-

FORT MYERS- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the Clean Boating Partnership, today recognized Naples Boat Club as the State’s 73rd Clean Marina.

“Clean water is vital to Florida’s environment and economy, and Clean Marinas like Naples Boat Club set a commendable example,” said Laura Comer, Clean Marina Coordinator for DEP’s South District. “This designation provides customers with a recognizable, environmentally sound choice for their boating needs.”

Achieving ‘Clean Marina’ designation has been a focus for Naples Boat Club since its inception. The developer, Boat Clubs America, embraced the Clean Marina Program before construction began. Upon opening the facility, the management team implemented ‘Clean Marina’ best management practices, which prevent pollution and protect Florida’s waterways. Now owned by the boaters, Naples Boat Club provides the support and cooperation needed to maintain designation.

“We are proud to operate a ‘Clean Marina’ and sincerely thank DEP for working with us to achieve this designation,” said Frank Donahue, Naples Boat Club Operations Manager.

Over 2,000 marinas currently provide services to thousands of boaters using state waters daily. The effects of year-round boating activities contribute to constant and growing pressure on Florida’s sensitive aquatic and marine ecosystems. In response, the Clean Boating Partnership, which includes the Department of Environmental Protection, Marine Industries Association of Florida, Florida Sea Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, developed the Clean Marina Program to help marinas, boatyards and boaters protect Florida’s waterways using simple environmental practices that prevent pollution.

Florida’s Clean Marinas go above and beyond required environmental regulations by adopting safeguards that keep solvents, sewage, fuel and oil out of the water, while protecting manatees and other marine creatures. By educating boaters and improving operations at marine facilities, Florida’s Clean Marinas are helping to ensure a sustainable future for the environment, for boaters and for the billion-dollar marine industry.

For more information about the Clean Marina Program, visit http://www.floridacleanboatingpartnership.com.

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