Clean Boating
25th Clean Boatyard & 3rd Clean Retailer - Marathon Boat Yard & Marathon Boats & Yachts, South District
The Clean Boating Partnership welcomes Marathon Boat Yard and Marathon Boats & Yachts as the 1st Clean Boatyard and 1st Clean Retailer in Monroe County! Marathon Boat Yard is the 25th Clean Boatyard in the state and the 3rd in the south district. Marathon Boats & Yachts is the 3rd Clean Marine Retailer in the state and the 2nd in the district.
Congratulations and special thanks to the Marathon Boat Yard team for all their hard work and dedication towards protecting the environment. Congratulations to Bruce Popham, Marathon Boat Yard Owner/Manager and past chair of the Clean Boating Partnership and to Sherry Popham, Marathon Boats & Yachts Owner/Manager for their dedication in leading their team to these designations. Thanks to the review team consisting of Cathie Welty, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; Susan Kingston, MarineMax and past chair of the Clean Boating Partnership; Laura Pellow, Tavernier Creek Marina; and Ed Russell and Laura Comer, DEP South District Clean Marina Coordinators.
The Clean Marina Program boasts 136 Clean Marinas, 25 Clean Boatyards, and 3 Clean Marine Retailers. The designation <<image001.gif>> of this facility has added 20 wet slips and 90 dry storage spaces to the Clean Marina community.
Brenda Leonard
Clean Marina Program Manager
Clean Vessel Act Program Manager
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Law Enforcement
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS 665
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
office: 850-245-2847 suncom: 205-2847
fax: 850-245-2859 suncom: 205-2859
cell: 850-544-1593
Clean Marina Program:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/grants/cmp/
Clean Boating Partnership:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/grants/cmp/cbp.htm
Clean Vessel Act:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/Grants/CVA/default.htm
Florida Designated Clean Marinas
Mission:
To encourage "Keys-Friendly" boating practices, cleaning products, propulsion systems, sewage disposal, fuel control, and hurricane preparation. To involve municipalities, agencies, businesses and consumers in promoting and utilizing the State of Florida’s Clean Marina program.
Why Clean Boating:
Typical hazardous wastes generated by boaters include solvent paint waste, used batteries, mercury containing bilge pump switches, used oil, old gasoline and out of date . These materials not only degrade Florida’s environment, but also hamper the enjoyment of Florida’s recreational areas. Government alone cannot protect Florida’s sensitive environment. Each of us must share the responsibility for pollution prevention.
Clean Boating Successes:
- Florida’s Clean Marina Program: A partnership of Florida’s marinas, boatyards, retailers, boaters and government, the aim of the Clean Marina Program (CMP) is pollution prevention. The designation lets boaters know which businesses adhere to - or exceed "Florida Friendly" criteria and best management practices. There are currently 13 Clean Marinas and Boatyards in the Florida Keys!
- Clean Boaters Handbook and Pledge: A great guide for knowledge, the Clean Boaters Handbook gives everyday tips that you can use to lighten your load on our waters. Fill out the Pledge and you’ll get a Clean Boater free sticker.
Clean Boating Goals:
For now, GLEE wants to focus on citizen education, promoting existing Clean Marinas and encouraging more marinas/boatyards to join.
What You Can Do:
No one can change the world in a day. Pick one of the following items to work on each month:
- Visit a Clean Marina or Clean Boatyard.
- Ask your favorite marina to join.
- Keep Florida’s waters free of trash
- Practice Proper Fueling
- Recycle when possible
- Use pumpout facilities
- Help prevent the spread of exotics
- Take the Clean Boater Pledge.
- Join the Clean Boating Committee!