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WEST PALM BEACH – The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the Clean
Boating Partnership, today recognized three Loggerhead
marinas in Lantana, Riviera Beach and Hollywood as
certified Clean Marinas.
“With more than 2,000 marinas in Florida, ecological
practices play a large role in protecting our
waterways,” said DEP Southeast District Director Kevin
Neal. “The Loggerhead marinas have made the environment
a part of their business plan, an initiative that sets
an example for clientele and staff while protecting the
state’s natural resources.”
All nine Loggerhead marinas, spanning from Miami to
Vero Beach, are either certified as Clean Marinas or in
the process of becoming certified. To receive the Clean
Marina designation, the new Loggerhead facilities in
Lantana, Riviera Beach and Hollywood met all Marina
Environmental Measures established by the Clean Boating
Partnership. The marinas offer environmental emergency
training for staff and established a hazardous spill
protection plan as a part of the initiative.
“DEP and the Clean Boating Partnership are pleased to
recognize the Loggerhead facilities as our newest Clean
Marinas,” said DEP Division of Law Enforcement Assistant
Director Maury Kolchakian. “The Loggerhead team should
be proud of their achievement and the example of
environmental stewardship they are setting for marine
facilities throughout the state.”
With more than one million registered motorized
vessels in Florida, environmental education within
marine industries is the first step towards safeguarding
the state’s natural resources. In response, the Clean
Boating Partnership developed the Clean Marina,
Clean
Boatyard, Clean Retailer and Clean Boater
Programs to
protect Florida’s waterways.
“Loggerhead is thrilled to add these three facilities
into Florida’s Clean Marina program,” said Raymond Graziotto, president of Loggerhead’s parent company,
Seven Kings Holdings. “We are proud to fly the Clean
Marina flag over six of our facilities and 1,200 boat
slips throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast.”
“We congratulate Loggerhead for their dedication to
clean water and their achievement in earning the Clean
Marina designation,” said Stephen Bogner, Co-Chair of
the Clean Boating Partnership. “Their commitment to
Florida's environment is to be commended and we welcome
these facilities to the Clean Marina family.”
The Clean Boating Partnership includes the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, marina and
boatyard owners and operators, Marine Industries
Association of Florida, Florida Sea Grant Program and
United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary. By
providing ‘green’ education and alternatives, the Clean
Boating Partnership helps ensure a sustainable future
for the environment and the billion-dollar marine
industry.
For more information about the Clean Boating
Partnership, visit
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/grants/cmp. | 
