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TREASURE ISLAND – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),
together with the Clean Boating Partnership, today recognized the City of
Treasure Island Municipal Marina as the 213th member of the Florida Clean Marina
program, and the 23rd Clean Marina in Pinellas County. The program, which
recognizes marinas and boatyards for their commitment to the protection of
Florida’s natural resources, now boasts 213 Clean Marinas, 31 Clean Boatyards
and 10 Clean Marine Retailers statewide.
“Florida has more than 2,000 marinas, and facilities such as the City of
Treasure Island Municipal Marina play an important role in the protection of our
waterways and marine resources,” said Deborah Getzoff, Director of DEP’s
Southwest District Office. “This marina has taken the initiative to preserve the
state’s natural resources and lead the boating industry by example.”
The Florida Clean Marina program is a voluntary designation program with a
proactive approach to environmental stewardship. To become designated as a
Clean Marina, facilities must implement a set of environmental measures
designed to protect Florida’s waterways. These measures address critical
environmental issues such as sensitive habitat, waste management, stormwater
control, spill prevention and emergency preparedness.
“The City of Treasure Island is truly honored to have been awarded the Clean
Marina Designation by the State of Florida,” said Cathy Hayduke, Parks and
Recreation Director for the City of Treasure Island. “As a coastal community it
is important to provide clean, safe and accessible boating facilities for our
residents and guests.”
The Clean Boating Partnership is a consortium of industry leaders who
contribute time and input to the Clean Marina, Clean Boatyard, Clean Marine
Retailer and Clean Boater programs which DEP administers to protect
Florida’s waterways. The partnership includes DEP, Marine Industries Association
of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of
Florida Sea Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“The Clean Boating Partnership applauds the City of Treasure Island Municipal
Marina for its commitment to Florida’s environment,” said the Partnership’s
Chair Mark Leslie. “The dedication and hard work in becoming a Clean Marina
is an accomplishment this facility can be proud of and we welcome it to our
growing Clean Marina family.
With more than one million registered motorized vessels in Florida,
environmental education within marine industries is the first step toward
safeguarding the state’s natural resources. By providing green education and
alternatives the Florida Clean Marina program helps ensure a sustainable
future for the environment and a billion dollar marine industry. For more
information about the Florida Clean Marina program, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina.
DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives is comprised of three voluntary,
non-regulatory programs that assist Florida industry and citizens in protecting
the environment. The Florida Clean Marina program, the Clean Vessel
Act grant program and the Florida Green Lodging program offer a variety of services
including on-site assessments, consultations, speakers and workshops, all at no
cost to citizens or organizations. The goal of the Sustainable Initiatives
programs is to meet the needs of the present population without compromising
resources for future generations. To learn more about DEP’s Sustainable
Initiatives, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/green.
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2010 State of Florida