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Florida’s Clean Marina Program

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) developed the Clean Marina Program (CMP) as a voluntary designation process for marinas that assists them in becoming more environmentally friendly. To achieve their goal, the CMP assists facilities throughout the state with incorporating Best Management Practices (BMPs) into their operating procedures, provides compliance assistance, and supplies education on storm readiness through the Clean & Resilient Program. The program also provides the opportunity for marinas to apply for funding for new pump outs and/or pump out maintenance. DEP has encouraged clean boating through the development of several designations: Clean Marina, Clean Boatyard, Clean Marine Retailer, and Clean and Resilient Marinas. These programs recognize facilities engaging in environmentally friendly practices, beyond regulatory requirements, in and around Florida’s waterways. The Manatee Protection Program serves as a county liaison for the state program. Currently Volusia County has 21 marinas that have passed inspection and are listed as a “Clean Marina”; one of which is also designated as a “Resilient Marina”. There are also three boatyards designated as “Clean Boatyards” in the county. For more information on the Clean Marina Program, visit Clean Marina Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 

For a list of Clean Marinas visit: Designated Clean Marinas | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Contacts:

• Program Administrator: Brenda Leonard
  Brenda.Leonard@FloridaDEP.gov | 850-245-2847
• Program Manager: Pamela Grainger
  Pamela.Grainger@FloridaDEP.gov | 850-245-2846

Clean Vessel Act Grant Program

The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a federal program that provides grant funds to the states. State governmental agencies partner with local governments, private marinas and others to fund eligible projects.

Marina owners can apply for CVA grant funds for the construction, renovation, operations and maintenance of pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters, and for educational programs that inform boaters of the importance of proper disposal of sewage. For more information on the Clean Vessel Act Program visit Clean Vessel Act Grant Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

CVA Grant Specialist Contacts:

• Marylynn Carey | Marylynn.Carey@FloridaDEP.gov | 850-245-7665
• Pamela Grainger | Pamela.Grainger@FloridaDEP.gov | 850-245-2846
• Thomas Cottle | Thomas.Cottle@FloridaDEP.gov | 850-245-2074
• Kenley Herbert | Kenley.A.Herbert@FloridaDEP.gov | 850-245-2183