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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),
together with the Clean Boating Partnership, recently recognized Twin Dolphin,
Riviera Dunes and Nautico Marina as designated members of the Florida Clean
Marina Program.
“With more than 2,000 marinas in Florida, these facilities play an important
role in the protection of our waterways and marine resources,” said Deborah
Getzoff, Director of DEP’s Southwest District Office. “We are proud all three
marinas have taken the initiative to preserve the state’s natural resources and
lead the boating industry by example.”
Florida Clean Marina Program facilities are required to meet a variety of
best management practices to receive designation. These practices include, but
are not limited to, properly storing and disposing of used oil, using
fertilizers and pesticides according to directions and using cleaning methods
that prevents the release of pollutants.
“The Clean Boating Partnership congratulates these three marinas for their
commitment to Florida’s environment,” said the Partnership’s Chair John Naybor.
“Their dedication and hard work in becoming a Clean Marina is an accomplishment
these facilities can be proud of and we welcome them to our growing Clean Marina
family.”
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. The partnership includes DEP, Marine Industries Association of
Florida, Florida Sea Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard
Auxiliary.
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. By providing ‘green’ education and
alternatives, the Florida Clean Marina Program 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. |
