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Green Marina Guidebook Title Green Marina Guidebook A Product of the Green Marina Initiative A public-private partnership between the National Park Service and the District of Columbia designed to help marina and boatyard owners, operators, and concessionaires The National Park Service cares for special Places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage Experience Your America Prepared for: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE National Capital Region 1100 Ohio Drive, S.W. Washington, DC 20242 Under Contract Number GS-10F-0160J Order No. 1443PX00099-805 11:001096_GN02_00_90_01 iii FRONT MATERIAL_final6.1.DOC-June 20th, 2001 A Message from the Mayor Dear Friends: Clean up and protection of the District’s waterways is one of my strongest commitments. It gives me great pleasure to share with you this Green Marina Guidebook. In partnership with the National Park Service, the Green Marina Initiative establishes a program of environmental stewardship for all of our waterways. It provides an opportunity for each of our ma­ rinas, boatyards, live-aboards, recreational and commercial boaters, and related service providers to adopt environmentally sound practices that will contribute to clean boating. This Green Marina Guidebook contains practical, common sense tips for controlling pollutants as­ sociated with vessel operation, repair, maintenance, and storage, as well as a review of relevant en­ vironmental laws and regulations. It is designed to help commercial operators manage profitable businesses while also protecting the quality of our waterways. All across the country, clean rivers provide the engine of economic development. The Potomac River, the Washington Channel, and especially the Anacostia River are no different. In addition, the vitality of the boating industry in the District relies on the sustained health of our rivers. There is clear value in clean boating. Please take the time to read through this guide and see how you, your marina or boatyard could make changes to help clean up and preserve the rivers that we depend on. Through the Green Ma­ rina Initiative, you have an opportunity to be rewarded for your voluntary stewardship of clean water and fresh air. Summed up best by the theme of the National Clean Boating Campaign, “Boating is good clean fun. Let’s keep it that way.” Honorable Anthony A. Williams, Mayor, District of Columbia. 11:001096_GN02_00_90_01 v FRONT MATERIAL_final6.1.DOC-June 20th, 2001 Acknowledgements The Green Marina Guidebook has been developed as a joint initiative of the National Park Service-National Capital Region and the District of Columbia. The Guidebook draws exten­ sively upon the model provided by the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative. Together these or­ ganizations are making it possible to extend voluntary clean marina programs to the marinas along the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers in the District of Columbia. The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative is coordinated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in partnership with industry and government representatives. Together, the partners developed the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook (written by Elizabeth Fuller Valentine) and established an awards program to recognize environmentally responsible marinas. Using the exceptional collection of well-researched best management practices and federal regulations from the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook, as well as additional DC and federal information sources, the National Park Service and District of Columbia have created a guidebook that fits the experiences and needs of marinas and boating facilities on NPS land and within the District. The Green Marina Guidebook has also been made possible by the input of all of the stakeholders who advised in developing the final version of the Guidebook. The Stakeholders include, at a minimum, those groups and individuals who have an economic, political, or other vested interest in this project. Typical Stakeholders would be: NPS representatives from National Capital Parks – East and George Washington Memorial Parkway as the local parks hosting marinas, boatyards and boat clubs & the marina own- ers/operators for Anacostia Marina, Buzzards Point Marina, James Creek Marina, District Yacht Club, Eastern Power Boat Club, Seafarers Boat Club, Washington Yacht Club, Co­ lumbia Island Marina, Washington Sailing Marina, Belle Haven Marina. DC regulators, marina, boat club, and boatyard owners and operators, floating restaurants, liveaboards, waterfront and pier franchises, and associated services. 11:001096_GN02_00_90_01 vii FRONT MATERIAL_final6.1.DOC-June 20th, 2001 Why Should I be a Green Marina? Green signifies support or protection of the environment. “Green Marinas” are mari­ nas and boatyards that have gone beyond mere compliance with regulations. By adopt­ ing a significant proportion of the Best Management Practices described in this Guide­ book, you have become actual protectors of the environment. Reduce Costs By reducing pollution, you also reduce your costs. Keeping work areas and other areas clean, for example, reduces costly maintenance. Reusing solvents saves you money on hazardous waste disposal. Realize a Competitive Advantage Studies show that when prospective slipholders shop for a marina, cleanliness is the Number 1 item they look for. Attract Responsible Customers Reduce your liability from careless boaters and your waste disposal hassles by attracting responsible customers who will respect and follow clean boating practices. Enjoy Free Publicity Those marinas that adopt a significant proportion of the Best Management Practices suggested in this Guidebook will be recognized as Green Marinas. They will receive a certificate acknowledging their environmentally responsible actions. The Green Marina Initiative will, moreover, actively promote certified Green Marinas by preparing news releases and incorporating the names of Green Marinas into publications and exhibits. Protect the Resource that Supports the Marina Industry Pleasant boating depends on clean water. Do your part to support the resource that sup­ ports you! Work Toward Being Self-Regulating For years, the marina industry has sought the opportunity to regulate itself. Toward this end, the Green Marina Initiative provides the marina industry with a chance to demon­ strate its responsibility and commitment. 11:001096_GN02_00_90_01 ix FRONT MATERIAL_final6.1.DOC-June 20th, 2001 2001 Green Marina Pledge The Green Marina Initiative promotes and celebrates voluntary adoption of measures to reduce waste and prevent pollution from marinas, boatyards, and recreational boats. Designated “Green Marinas” are recognized as environmentally-responsible businesses. As the first step toward achieving Green Marina status and on behalf of _______________________________________________ (name of marina or boatyard), we pledge to do our part to keep the District of Columbia’s waterways free of harmful chemicals, excess nutrients, and debris. We will identify opportunities and implement practices to control pollution associated with: Vessel maintenance and repair Petroleum storage and transfer Sewage disposal Hazardous and non-hazardous wastes Stormwater runoff Facilities management We commit to actively pursuing full standing as a Green Marina. Within one year of the date below, we will implement appropriate pollution prevention practices and will apply to the National Park Serv­ ice or District of Columbia for recognition as a Green Marina. ____________________________________ ________________________ Name of Marina Owner Date ____________________________________ ________________________ Name of Marina Manager Date 11:001096_GN02_00_90_01 xi FRONT MATERIAL_final6.1.DOC-June 20th, 2001 Green Marina Award Checklist Marina Name: Marina Type Owner/Manager: _______ Marina, no boatyard Address: _______ Marina w/boatyard _______ Boatyard/boatbuilder, no slips Phone _______ Other This form is intended to be used by marina operators to conduct a self assessment of their facilities. Ultimately, it will also be used by representatives of the Green Marina Initiative to verify these self-assessments. The page numbers refer the reader to the Green Marina Guidebook. Additional copies are available from the Green Marina Initiative by calling the Green Marina Advisory Group National Park Service Environmental Specialist at 202- 619-7083 or the DC contact at 202-535-2305 . A diamond (◆) after an entry indicates that the reader should refer to the Guidebook for specific legal requirements. Green Marina Awards will be presented to those marinas that score a minimum score per subject area. Scoring is based on applicable items only. Please note: it is not necessary to implement all of the recommended practices to be recognized as a Green Marina. Some items are repeated under different areas, because they serve multiple functions. It is necessary, however, to be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. When ap­ plicable, these are marked in bold with a (◆◆◆) at the top of the area checklists. The “not applicable” (N/A) option is offered so that items that are beyond your control or that simply do not apply to your operations, will not be counted against you in the scoring process. For example, if you do not have a septic system, check N/A for Area 7 number 4. There is space at the end of this form to clarify any of your answers or to tell us about other items you would like the reviewers to take into consideration. Area 1: OVERALL COMPLIANCE YES NO N/A (100% compliance is required with this area) DO YOU: 1.
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