State Designates Lookout Lodge Resort as Clean Marina

“Lookout Lodge is an environmental leader among Florida’s more than 2,000 marinas,” said DEP South District Director Jon Iglehart. “Its commitment protects the Florida Keys ecosystem, including the world largest living coral reef.”

To receive the Clean Marina designation, the resort met all Marina Environmental Measures established by the Clean Boating Partnership. In addition, the facility reinforces the value of environmental protection by informing boaters of ‘green’ practices.

“We feel it is part of our family’s obligation to our community to set an example here in Islamorada,” said Lookout Lodge Resort President and active U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member Don Zinner. “We are very proud to be the first hotel/marina in Monroe County to receive this designation, as it reflects well on the Hotel Industry, the Village of Islamorada, Monroe County and The USCG Auxiliary.”

"DEP and the Clean Boating Partnership are pleased to recognize Lookout Lodge Resort with the Clean Marina designation,” said DEP Division of Law Enforcement Assistant Director Maury Kolchakian. "As a small, family-run business, Lookout Lodge should be very proud of its achievement and the example of environmental stewardship they are setting for similar marine facilities throughout Florida."

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.

The Clean Boating Partnership includes DEP, 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.

"Our congratulations go out to Lookout Lodge Resort Marina for its hard work and dedication to clean water,” said Co-Chair of the Clean Boating Partnership Stephen Bogner. "Its achievement in earning the Clean Marina Designation requires a commitment to Florida's environment that is to be commended. Welcome, Lookout Lodge, to the Clean Marina family!”

For more information about the Clean Boating Partnership, visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/grants/cmp.