FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 11, 2015
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE RECEIVES CLEAN MARINA DESIGNATION
~Marina recognized as an outstanding environmental steward~
The
Post’l Point and Ben’s Lake marinas join nearly 300 other marinas across the state as designated Clean Marinas.
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection joins the Clean
Boating Partnership to recognize two Eglin Air Force Base marinas for their commitment to
environmental stewardship and protection. The
Post’l Point and Ben’s Lake marinas join nearly 300 other marinas across the state as designated Clean Marinas.
“DEP is pleased to recognize
Eglin Air Force Base's two marinas for their commitment to protecting
Florida’s environment,” said Northwest District Director Shawn Hamilton. “The
best management practices used by these facilities help protect our waterways
and ensure a vibrant, safe and healthy community for Florida’s residents and
visitors while providing recreational opportunities to those who serve our
great nation.”
Ben’s Lake Marina has the distinction of being designated as a Clean Marina, a Clean Boatyard
and a Clean and Resilient Marina. In addition to the facility's emphasis on preventing the release of pollutants into surface waters, the marina has taken additional steps to strengthen its ability to withstand natural and
man-made disasters, qualifying as one of only 11 Clean and Resilient Marinas in the state.
Post’l Point Marina provides
monofilament recycling, convenient disposal of solid and hazardous waste in
clearly marked bins and recycles solvents used at the facility.
Florida’s Clean Marinas go above
and beyond required environmental regulations by adopting safeguards that keep
solvents, sewage, fuel and oil out of the water. By educating boaters and
improving operations at marine facilities, Florida’s Clean Marinas are helping
to ensure a sustainable future for the environment, boaters and the marine
industry.
For
more information about the Florida Clean Marina Program, click here.
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