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DAYTONA BEACH – The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the Clean
Boating Partnership, today recognized Loggerhead Club
and Marina, Daytona Beach as a designated member of the
Florida Clean Marina Program. Located in Volusia County,
the facility is the 161st designated Clean Marina in the
state and the fourth in Volusia County.
“DEP is proud to recognize Loggerhead Club and Marina
for its commitment to Florida’s environment,” said
Vivian Garfein, Director of DEP’s Central District
Office. “As the fourth Clean Marina in Volusia County,
Loggerhead has become an industry leader by taking steps
to reduce waste, prevent pollution and protect Florida’s
waterways.”
Florida Clean Marina Program facilities are required
to meet a variety of best management practices to
receive designation. These practices include, but are
not limited to, properly storing and disposing of used
oil, using fertilizers and pesticides according to
directions and using cleaning methods that prevent the
release of pollutants.
“We are grateful to be awarded the Clean Marina
designation in a program that is instrumental to the
future of Florida,” said Raymond Graziotto, Chief
Operating Officer of Loggerhead Club and Marina. “Those
of us with a passion for clean water and protecting our
marine habitat greatly appreciate the dedicated efforts
of DEP and their Clean Marina program.”
The Clean Boating Partnership is a consortium of
industry leaders who contribute time and input to the
Clean Marina, Clean Boatyard, Clean Marine
Retailer and Clean Boater programs, which DEP administers, to protect
Florida’s waterways. The partnership includes DEP,
Marine Industries Association of Florida, Florida Sea
Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard
Auxiliary.
“The Clean Boating Partnership congratulates
Loggerhead Club and Marina for its commitment to
Florida’s environment,” said the Partnership’s Chair
John Naybor. “The managers and staff are to be commended
for this achievement and we welcome them to our growing
Clean Marina family.”
With more than one million registered motorized
vessels in Florida, environmental education within
marine industries is the first step towards safeguarding
the state’s natural resources. By providing ‘green’
education and alternatives, the Florida Clean Marina
Program helps ensure a sustainable future for the
environment and the billion-dollar marine industry. For
more information about the Florida Clean Marina Program,
visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina. |
2012 State of Florida