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JENSEN BEACH - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),
along with the Clean Boating Partnership, today designated Four Fish Inn and
Marina as a Florida Clean Marina and Clean Boatyard. Four Fish Inn and Marina is
the eighth Clean Marina and fourth Clean Boatyard in Martin County.
“DEP is proud to add Four Fish Inn and Marina to our growing family of Clean
Marinas and Clean Boatyards,” said DEP Southeast District Director Jack Long.
“Four Fish Inn and Marina has taken the initiative to reduce waste, prevent
pollution and protect Florida’s vital marine resources.”
The Four Fish Inn and Marina in Jensen Beach provides first class service and
support coupled with environmental management plans aimed at protecting the
state’s valuable marine resources. Four Fish Inn and Marina has developed
emergency spill plans, employee training programs and chemical management
procedures which help prevent damage to the environment.
“We are thrilled to receive the Clean Boatyard and Clean Marina designation,”
said Brad St. Coeur, Four Fish Marina Operations Manager. “The environment
drives our business, and we will continue to do our part to protect our valuable
natural resources.”
The Clean Boating Partnership is a consortium of industry leaders who
contribute time and input to the Clean Marina, Clean Boatyard, Clean Marine
Retailer and Clean Boater programs, which DEP administers, to protect Florida’s
waterways. To date, the Clean Marina program has recognized 153 Clean Marinas,
28 Clean Boatyards and four Clean Marine Retailers.
“The Clean Boating Partnership congratulates Four Fish Inn and Marina for
their commitment to Florida’s environment,” said the Partnership’s Chair John Naybor. “Their dedication and hard work in becoming a Clean Boatyard and a Clean
Marina is an accomplishment this facility can be proud of and we welcome them to
our growing Clean Boatyard and Clean Marina family.”
The Clean Boating Partnership includes DEP, marina and boatyard owners and
operators, Marine Industries Association of Florida, Florida Sea Grant Program,
and the United States 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 Florida Clean Marina Program, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina. |
