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


LEGAL REQUIREMENTS APPENDICES

•Hazardous Substance Management

•Hazardous Waste Management

•Used Oil Management

•Solid Waste Management

•Spills

•Stormwater General Permit



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