Michigan Clean Marina Certifies Four Marinas

The Michigan Clean Marina Program has certified four marinas for a three-year term, bringing the statewide total to 105. The newly certified facilities include Freedom Boat Club of Harrison Township, Harbor View Marina of Ludington, Ludington Municipal Marina of Ludington and Riverside Marina of Detroit.

Additionally, seven marinas have been recertified for the next five years as Michigan Clean Marinas:

Michigan Clean Marinas voluntarily pledge to maintain and improve Michigan’s waterways by reducing or eliminating the release of harmful substances and helping boaters prevent pollution. Certified marina facilities are recognized as exemplary environmental stewards and must periodically recertify. Training and certification criteria address key topics like siting considerations, marina design and management, stormwater management, boat maintenance and repair, petroleum control, aquatic invasive species, sewage handling, waste containment, disposal and recycling and laws and regulations.

The Michigan Clean Marina Program is a non-regulatory partner program between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan Boating Industries Association