Barbara Owens Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

 Free, voluntary, incentive-based program in 25 states  Encourages marina operators and recreational boaters to protect water quality by engaging in environmentally sound operating and maintenance procedures  Offers information, guidance, and technical assistance to marina operators, local governments, and recreational boaters on Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be used to prevent or reduce pollution  Certified marinas are recognized for their environmental stewardship

 CM Program was based on EnviroStars, an incentive-based hazardous waste program in 7 Washington counties (Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Spokane, and Whatcom)  Available to small-quantity hazardous waste generators  750 businesses certified as EnviroStars

 1995: First EnviroStars-Certified Marina (Elliott Bay Marina)  2003: Three EnviroStars marina members  2005, August: Clean Marina Washington announced  2005, Fall: Thirteen marina members  2011: 60 Certified Clean Marinas

 Unique partnership between marine businesses, government agencies and environmental advocates: ◦ Four marina managers serve as chairs of the Steering Committee ◦ Puget Soundkeeper Alliance ◦ Northwest Marine Trade Association ◦ EnviroStars Cooperative ◦ Washington Dept of Ecology ◦ Washington Dept of Natural Resources ◦ Washington State Parks ◦ Washington Sea Grant

 Certified by agencies as a leader in pollution prevention  Communicate with tenants about pollution prevention  Develop environmental policies and police them  Improve practices and facilities to encourage pollution prevention and proper management of hazard materials and waste  Provide leadership within the boating industry

 Reduce waste disposal costs by implementing BMPs to reduce waste amounts  Generate new sources of revenue- studies have shown that Clean Marinas can charge slightly higher slip fees and have fewer vacancies (NOAA)  Receive free technical assistance- BMP guidelines and on-site visits are available  Enjoy free publicity- Clean Marinas advertised through websites, boating guides, press releases, newsletters, etc.  Attract knowledgeable customers- Clean Marinas are aesthetically pleasing facilities that can attract responsible clientele that will follow good boating practices  Improve water quality and habitat for living resources- the marina and boating industry depends on clean waters and a healthy coastal environment for their continued success  Demonstrates your marina is a good steward of the environment- fly the Clean Marina burgee, display Clean Marina signs and decals, use the Clean Marina logo on letterhead, etc.

 Environmental Compliance  Commitment to reduce Hazardous Waste  Recordkeeping (MSDS, hazard waste, etc.)  Effective use of BMPs  Tenant policies and communications  Community and Industry Leadership

 Call, or visit website  Fill out the application packet  Schedule a site visit  Implement recommendations  Write one year goal(s)  Get certified! Two levels available: ◦ Clean Marina + 4 star EnviroStars where available ◦ Clean Marina with a Leadership Award + 5 star EnviroStars where available ◦ (3 star EnviroStars possible, but not a Clean Marina)

 Barbara Owens, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance  Eric Olsson, Washington Sea Grant  EnviroStars Coordinators: ◦ Jefferson County – Pinky Feria Mingo ◦ King County- Donna Galstad ◦ Kitsap County – Niels Nicolaisen ◦ Pierce County – Troy Rowan ◦ Skagit County- Polly Dubbel ◦ Spokane County- Tonilee Hanson ◦ Whatcom County – Ed Halasz

 Dockwalker trained volunteers  Clean Boating kits for your tenants  Technical assistance (e.g., Getting started with MSDS, At Risk Vessel Procedures, Clean Marina BMPs)  Signage (BMP’s, Clean Marina, No Hull Cleaning)  King and Kitsap County EnviroStars vouchers (for training, secondary containment, waste analysis, etc. $500 King, $350 Kitsap)  Sample forms (e.g., spill response plan, self-log for transfer of hazardous waste)  

12th Street Yacht Basin (Port of Everett)Point Defiance Marina Bell Harbor MarinaPoint Hudson (Port of PT) Blaine Harbor Marina (Port of Bellingham)Port Hadlock Boat Street marinaPort Ludlow Breakwater MarinaPort of Bellingham Cruise Terminal moorage facility Bremerton MarinaPort of Brownsville Bremerton Yacht ClubPort of Camas Washougal Cap Sante Boat HavenPort of Edmonds Carillon Point MarinaPort of Everett Chinook LandingPort of Friday Harbor Crescent Harbor Marina (NASWI)Port Of Grays Harbor (Westport) Deer Harbor MarinaPort of Ilwaco Delin DocksPort of Shelton Oakland Bay Marina Des Moines MarinaPort of South Whidbey at Langley Dock Street marinaPort Orchard Marina Eagle Harbor MarinaPort Orchard Railway Marina Elliott Bay MarinaPort Townsend Boat Haven (Port of PT) Fisherman's TerminalPort Washington Marina Foss Harbor MarinaRoche Harbor Resort Foss LandingRosario Resort Marina Harbor Island MarinaSagstad marina Harbour Village MarinaSeattle Yacht Club Hell's Canyon ResortShilshole Bay Marina Hood Canal marinaSpencer's Landing Marina Islands Marine CenterSqualicum Harbor Marina LaConner Marina (Port of Skagit)Stimson Marina Narrows MarinaSwantown Marina (Port of Olympia) Naval Station Everett MarinaTacoma Yacht Club Oak Harbor MarinaWinslow Wharf Marina Pleasant Harbor MarinaSalmon Bay Marine Center

 Northwest Marine Trade Association  Dept of Ecology Public Participation Grants  