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PANAMA CITY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the
Clean Boating Partnership, today recognized the marine facility at Naval Support Activity Panama
City (NSA PC) as the 170th member of the Florida Clean Marina Program.
“By meeting the Clean Marina criteria, the facility demonstrates stewardship and a dedication to
protect Florida’s natural resources,” said DEP Northwest District Director Dick Fancher. “We are proud
of the Navy’s leadership and commitment in setting an example to the industry, encouraging other
facilities to join in the protection of our waterways.”
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
prevent the release of pollutants.
“The Naval Support Activity Panama City is committed to environmental stewardship as an integral part
of our mission to enable warfighter readiness,” said Cmdr. Jessica Pfefferkorn, commanding officer of
NSA PC. “Preserving our environment is an ‘All Hands’ effort in everything we do. I am proud of the
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Team and their efforts to comply with the regulations, implement innovative
pollution protection strategies and continually exceed customer expectations at the Marina.”
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 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Sea Grant Program, United States
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“The Clean Boating Partnership congratulates this marina for its commitment to Florida’s environment,”
said the Partnership’s Chair John Naybor. “The dedication and hard work from Navy leadership and managers
in becoming a Clean Marina is an accomplishment of pride for this facility and we welcome it to our growing
Clean Marina family.”
With more than one million registered motorized vessels in Florida, environmental education within marine
industries is the first step toward safeguarding the state’s natural resources. By providing “green” education
and alternatives the Florida Clean Marina Program, part of DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives, 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.
DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives is comprised of three voluntary, non-regulatory programs that assist
Florida industry and citizens in protecting the environment. The Clean Marina Program, the Florida
Green Lodging
Program and the Florida Pollution Prevention Program offer a variety of services including on-site assessments,
consultations, speakers and workshops, all at no cost to citizens or organizations. The goal of the Sustainable
Initiatives programs is to meet the needs of the present population without compromising resources for future
generations. To learn more about DEP’s Sustainable Initiatives, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/green/.
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