Michigan Clean Marina Program Adds Three New Marinas

Adelaide Pointe Marina in Muskegon, Gibraltar Boat Yard in Gibraltar and Trader Todd’s Marina in St. Clair Shores have been certified as Michigan Clean Marinas, bringing the total to 104 Michigan marinas that have earned clean marina certification. Nine other marinas have been recertified for the next five years.

Participants in the program pledge to maintain and improve Michigan’s waterways through reducing or eliminating release of harmful substances and phasing out practices that can damage aquatic environments. “Marinas like these and the many others who participate in this disciplined program show they are aware of and practice good environmental and business stewardship practices” says Mark Breederland, Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator and chair of the Michigan Clean Marina Foundation Board.  “The program is a win-win by implementing and certifying on-the-dock practices to minimize potential pollution and encouraging boaters to also take good care of the water and within the marina.”  

Training and certification criteria address key topics, such as 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. 

“We welcome Adelaide Pointe Marina, Gibraltar Boat Yard and Trader Todd’s Marina to the Clean Marina Program, and we commend City of Alpena Marina, City of Harbor Springs Marina, Elk Rapids Marina, Gull Lake Marine, Hall’s Sports Center, Lands End Marina, Mackinaw City Marina, MacRay Harbor and Yacht Basin Marina for their continuation of following best practices,” adds Nicki Polan, executive director of the Michigan Boating Industries Association. “More boaters are becoming aware of the program and are searching out these facilities as places they want to patronize.”

To learn more, visit michiganseagrant.org/michigan-clean-marina-program/