| The
effects of year-round boating activities contribute to constant
and growing pressure on Florida’s sensitive aquatic and
marine ecosystems. In response, the Clean Boating Partnership,
which includes the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP), Marine Industries Association of Florida, Florida Sea
Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary,
developed the Clean Marina and Clean Boatyard Programs to help
marinas, boatyards and boaters protect Florida’s waterways
using simple environmental practices that prevent pollution. |
| The
Clean Marina and Clean Boatyard programs are voluntary. Clean
Marinas and Boatyards go above and beyond required environmental
regulations by adopting safeguards that keep solvents, sewage,
fuel and oil out of the water, while protecting manatees and
other marine life. |
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| By
educating boaters and improving operations at marine facilities,
Florida’s Clean Marinas and Boatyards are helping to ensure
a sustainable future for the environment, for boaters and the
state’s $14 billion-dollar marine industry. |
| For
more information about the Clean Marina / Clean Boatyard Programs,
visit www.floridacleanboatingpartnership.com |
| Boaters,
please visit and do business with MIATC member marinas and boatyards
flying the blue and green “happy pelican” flag,
and pick up a “Clean Boater” brochure from the MIATC
office to learn how you can do your part. |
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| For
more information on the Clean Marina Program, visit the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection web site. |
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| To
see a listing of local Clean
Marina and Boatyards |
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