Alaska Clean Harbors
Rachel LordOctober 26, 2010
A presentation to the Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators
Overview
• Project background
• Program Development
• Program Components
• Pilot Clean Harbor Certification
• Future Directions for ACH
What Is Alaska Clean Harbors?
• Voluntary
• Non-regulatory
• Efficient & Effective• Focus on harbor
facilities and customers
• Requires:• Commitment• Communication
Clean Harbors in Alaska
The goal of Alaska Clean Harbors is to provide harbor staff and customers with effective tools to reduce pollution and protect Alaska’s marine resources.
Development of ACH
2007-2008
2009- 2010
Alaska Clean Harbors WorkgroupParticipants
CIRCAC, ADEC, Cities of: Skagway, Homer, Seward, AK Sea Grant, USCG MSD Kenai, Inletkeeper, Nuka Research
Funding from ADEC and CIRCAC
Alaska Clean Harbors certification programParticipants
Inletkeeper, Nuka Research, Cities of: Homer, Seldovia, Kodiak, Seward, Cordova, Juneau, Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Skagway, Prince William Soundkeeper, URS Corp., Clean Marina Washington, AK Sea Grant, ADEC, ADF&G, AAHPA
Funding from ADEC
The Clean Marina Model
• Began in 1990s
• 25 programs in coastal & Great Lakes states
• Similar program structure
The Clean Marina Model
• Diverse oversight
• Advisory Committees
• Regulatory caution
• Low-budget programs
• Flexibility & outreach
Input from Alaskans• ACH Advisory Committee• Harbor visits: Homer, Seldovia, Seward, Cordova, Juneau, Sitka
• AAHPA
Input from Alaskans• Regulatory concerns• Harbor users need to be
involved• Efficiency is key• Economic feasibility• Implementation
assistance• Common & unique needs• There is interest &
momentum
ACH Program Components• Alaska Clean Harbors
Guidebook• Certification Pledge and
BMP Checklist• Technical & material
assistance• Boater educational
materials• Outreach materials• ACH Website:
www.alaskacleanharbors.org
Technical & Material Assistance• Signage
• Website
• Ideas:– Capital projects– Grant assistance– Cost assessments– Assistance with
SWPPP & SPCC
Educational Materials• Alaska Boater Tip Sheets
– Can be photocopied & distributed to customers
– Include blank spaces for harbor-specific information
• Ideas:– Clean boater packets– ACH presence at trade
shows– Clean Boating tips in
harbor newsletters
Outreach Materials
ACH Website
ACH Website: Certification
ACH Website: Resources
Pilot Certification: Homer• Self-evaluation:
– Legal & Regulatory = 100%
– ACH Program = 70%• City Council approval
of the Alaska Clean Harbor pledge
• Feedback via written assessment
• Steps identified for certification
Pilot Certification: Seldovia• BMP Working Group:
Seldovia-specific BMPs identified for action
• Final report presented to the City Council
• Self-evaluation (done by City Manager)– Legal & Regulatory =
50%– ACH Program = 17%
The Future of ACH
• Organizational Structure– Coordinator– Regional Partners– Marine Technical Advisory Committee
• Funding• Program priorities
– Certifications– Direction for future funding opportunities
Coordinator & MTAC• Coordinator
oversees the program operation
• MTAC: Changes to program components
• Review harbor certifications
• Final certification approval
Funding & Future Priorities• Ideal minimum budget ~$50,000-60,000
per year (includes a full time coordinator)
• CIAP Tier 1 project for 2011 ($282,615 for 3 years)
• Other grant funding opportunities
• Establish MTAC & define specific priorities
Solid Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Petroleum Product Management
Ninilchik River
Boat Cleaning & Hull Maintenance
Mt. Spurr
Fire Island Wind Power
Sewage and Pumpout Facility Operation
Vessel Operation Management
For More Information:
Check out the project website:– http://www.alaskacleanharbors.org
Rachel Lord
907-235-4068
Homer, AK
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