Media Advisory - Ninth Annual Clean Marina Awards Ceremony

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Media Advisory - Ninth Annual Clean Marina Awards Ceremony
Every Boating Facility Owned by the State Now a Maryland Clean Marina
WHAT: Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary John R. Griffin will present Governor’s Citations to at least six marinas at the 9th Annual Clean Marina Awards Ceremony aboard the Lady Pintail II. A tour of the Annapolis City Marina will showcase some of the best management practices implemented to become a “Clean Marina.”

WHEN: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
            11:45 a.m. Boarding Lady Pintail II
            12:00 p.m. Clean Marina Awards Ceremony During Short Harbor Tour
            1:15 p.m. Return to Dock for Tour of Annapolis City Marina

WHERE: Annapolis City Marina
              410 Severn Avenue in Annapolis, MD

WHO: John R. Griffin, Maryland DNR Secretary
          Ted Reugg, Marine Trades Association of Maryland President
          State & Local Elected Officials

BACKGROUND:

Since its establishment in 1997, the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative has certified 119 marinas. The initiative, coordinated in partnership with the Marine Trades Association of Maryland, promotes voluntary adoption of pollution prevention measures and seeks to certify at least 25 percent (roughly 150 marinas) of Maryland’s marinas. Marinas are certified by DNR as “Maryland Clean Marinas” after they adopt recommendations in the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook and pass a site inspection by DNR and industry representatives.

The following six newly certified Clean Marinas will receive Governor’s Citations on Wednesday:

Annapolis City Marina, Annapolis (Anne Arundel County)

Third Street Marina, Annapolis (Anne Arundel County)

Sunset Harbor Marina, Essex (Baltimore County)

Choptank Marina, Preston (Caroline County)

Point Lookout State Park Marina, Scotland (St. Mary’s County)

Port of Salisbury Marina, Salisbury (Worcester County)

Lady Pintail II, an Annapolis area charter vessel, is the first charter boat to participate in “Go Green!” a new program spearheaded by Nautical Destinations to minimize waste. “Go Green” charter vessel operators use recycled paper products, provide re-usable dishes and linens in lieu of disposable items, and make environmental education materials available to guests on board.

A complete list of certified Clean Marinas and program information can be found at www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating.

August 2, 2007
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov