ADVENTURE YACHT HARBOR LATEST ADDITION TO CLEAN MARINA PROGRAM

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PRESS RELEASE: Oct. 1, 2012

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ADVENTURE YACHT HARBOR LATEST ADDITION TO CLEAN MARINA PROGRAM

~Adventure Yacht Harbor becomes 259th clean marina statewide, 15th in Volusia County~

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PORT ORANGE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Marina Program is proud to designate Adventure Yacht Harbor as the Department’s 259th Clean Marina in the state, the 46th in the Central District, and 15th in Volusia County. Adventure Yacht Harbor has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship through implementing best management practices at its facility, which is nestled in a protected harbor on the Halifax River, part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.  
“The Department applauds the efforts of Adventure Yacht Harbor to implement best practices that will help set them apart from other marinas,” said Central District Director Jeff Prather. “We’re proud to add them to the exclusive group of marinas who are taking steps to protect one of Florida’s most valuable resources.”
The Clean Marina Program recognizes marinas, boatyards and retailers for their commitment to the protection of Florida’s waterways and natural resources. In addition to Clean Marinas, the program consists of 38 Clean Boatyards and 17 Clean Retailers as of September 21, 2012.
“We recognize the importance of taking care of our natural resources, and the Clean Marina program made it easy for us,” said Sheryl and Charlie Roach of Adventure Yacht Harbor. “We’re proud to do our part.”
Florida’s Clean Marina Program offers marinas significantly increased exposure as a good environmental facility, assistance with installing pumpout facilities, as well as access to technical assistance from the Florida Sea Grant, United States Coast Guard Program (USCG), USCG Sea Partners, USCG Auxiliary, Marina Mentors from other designated Clean Marinas, the Clean Boating Partnership and staff from the Florida Clean Marina Program before, during and after the designation process.