Connecticut Clean Marina Program
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Transcript of Connecticut Clean Marina Program
Department of Environmental Protection
Connecticut’s CLEAN MARINA /CLEAN BOATER PROGRAMS
Presented byEleanor Mariani
for NASBLA, October 29, 2003, Virginia Beach, VA
Connecticut Department
of Environmental Protection
CT’s Clean Marina Program is:
A voluntary program which gives coastal and inland marina managers the resources they need to minimize pollution. The program also
recognizes environmentally responsible facilities as certified CT Clean Marinas.
certified CT Clean Marinas.
Why We Developed The Program
•Federal 6217 requirement to improve stormwater management from hull maintenance areas
•Use incentives to encourage businesses to go above and beyond compliance
•Recognize the environmental efforts of state’s marinas
•320 coastal & 30 inland marinas
•Over 110,000 registered boats
Program Development
JOINT MANAGEMENT
OTHER STATES & REGIONAL WORKGROUP
OLISP (coastal management)
BOATING DIVISION
STEERINGCOMMITTEE
(OUTSIDE DEP)
INTERNALADVISORY
(INSIDE DEP)
Program Funding
•Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant (Clean Water Act)
•Section 310 of the CZMA
•Long Island Sound Fund Grant
•Long Island Sound Study
•State Boating Funds
Who qualifies for certification?
Any marina, boatyard, or yacht club on any inland or
coastal body of water in Connecticut which, after a
self-assessment, meets 90% of the criteria listed in the
Clean Marina Award Checklist.
What are the benefits of certification?
Every certified Clean Marina will receive: 1. a Clean Marina Flag 2. use of the Clean Marina logo
3. a framed certificate 4. DEP recognition & publicity
–press releases–web page–events
How are Marinas Certified?
Sign a Clean Marina Pledge Conduct a Self-AssessmentAsk questionsHost a confirmation visit with
DEP staffMaintain Clean Marina status
Interested marina operators:
CT Clean Marina Guidebook
Activity-basedCompliance Info.Best Management
Practice (BMP) Info.
1st Resource for Self-Assessment
CLEAN MARINA ACTIVITIES•Mechanical
•Painting and Fiberglass Repair
•Hauling and Storing Boats
•Fueling
•Facility Management
•Emergency Planning
•Boater Education
CT Clean Marina Guidebook
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS APPENDICES
•Hazardous Substance Management
•Hazardous Waste Management
•Used Oil Management
•Solid Waste Management
•Spills
•Stormwater General Permit
CT Clean Marina Guidebook
CT Clean Marina Guidebook
Tab 3 Appendix D
Potential Environmental Impacts
Legal Requirements
Best Management Practices
Checklist for Clean Marina Certification
Marina Compliance Checklist EPCRA RequirementsHazardous Waste Mmt.Used Oil ManagementSolid Waste ManagementSPCC PlansStormwater General PermitsMiscellaneous Reqs.
2nd Resource for Self-Assessment
CLEAN MARINA AWARD CHECKLIST Mechanical ActivitiesPainting and Fiberglass RepairHauling and Storing BoatsFuelingFacility ManagementEmergency PlanningBoater Education
3rd Resource for Self-Assessment
Program Outreach
Marina operator workshopsOne-time cost share assistance grantsTechnical assistanceWeb page & newsletter
Clean Boater Program
Clean Boater Program
Clean Boater PledgeTip CardClean Boater Action GuideClean Boater PacketsBoating Education Assistants
Connecticut Department
of Environmental Protection
I pledge to be a Clean Boater and to make the sound choice to keep Connecticut's waterways
clean. I pledge to keep fuel, sewage, plastics, trash, spent fishing line, and invasive species out of the
water, to clean my boat responsibly, and to dispose of all wastes properly.
Clean Boater Pledge
Clean Boating in Connecticut
Action Guide for Boaters
Boat Maintenance and Repair Engine Maintenance Hazardous Waste Disposal Bilge Water, Sewage and Gray Water Garbage, Fish Waste, Pet Waste and
Marine Debris
Clean Boating in Connecticut
Action Guide for Boaters Protecting Habitat Safety and Boat Operation References/Who to Call
Clean Boater Packets Oil absorbant pad + 2 plastic bags Tip Card Action Guide Pumpout Map 2003 Boater’s Guide Low Emission Engine Brochure Boater’s Wheel Litter Bag Clean Boater Decal
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
• Continue with Boating Education Assistants
• 2003 received Clean Boater Pledges from 3000 Boaters
• Visited 100+ Marinas and Yacht Clubs and 120 State Boat Launches
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
• 5 Assistance Grants Awarded
• 2003 -Two Clean Marina Designations
• 20 Marinas have Pledged
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
• www.dep.state.ct.us/olisp/cleanmarina
• 2006 -70 Marinas Certified