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FORT MYERS BEACH - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP), together with the Clean Boating Partnership, today recognized
Snook Bight Marina on Estero Bay as the 225th member of the Florida Clean
Marina Program. This is the 7th Clean Marina designation in Lee
County.
The program, which recognizes marinas and boatyards for their commitment to
the protection of Florida’s waterways and natural resources, now boasts 227
Clean Marinas, 33 Clean Boatyards and 11 Clean Marine Retailers
statewide.
“Snook Bight Marina’s Clean Marina designation demonstrates their
understanding that continued enjoyment of boating in Florida depends on clean
water,” said DEP South District Director Jon Iglehart. “They are setting an
example for marinas throughout Florida.”
To further protect Estero Bay, Snook Bight installed a state of the art
stormwater management system as well as a re-circulating boat washing system
designed to collect, treat and store wastewater for reuse.
"We are very excited to be on the list of Clean Marina's for the State
of Florida,” said Snook Bight Marina Manager Larry Sincoskie. “This designation
was part of our overall plan in developing South Florida's finest marina. Our
new facilities were constructed with the preservation and protection of our
state’s beautiful bays and waterways in mind."
Florida has more than one million registered motorized vessels and more than
2,000 marinas - the largest number of marine facilities in the country. Drawing
millions of visitors each year, Florida’s clear waters, world-class beaches and
coral reefs support a $60.8 billion tourism industry, an $18.9 billion boating
industry and a fishing industry that injects more than $7.5 billion a year into
Florida’s communities. Protecting Florida’s waterways is essential.
“The Clean Boating Partnership applauds Snook Bight Marina for its
commitment to Florida’s environment,” said the Partnership’s Chair Mark Leslie.
“The dedication and hard work in becoming a Clean Marina is an
accomplishment this facility can be proud of and we welcome it to our growing
Clean Marina family.”
About the Clean Boating Partnership
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 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of
Florida Sea Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
About the Florida Clean Marina Program
The Florida Clean Marina Program is a voluntary designation program with
a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. To become designated as a
Clean Marina, facilities must implement a set of environmental measures
designed to protect Florida’s waterways. These measures address critical
environmental issues such as sensitive habitat, waste management, stormwater
control, spill prevention and emergency preparedness. For more information about
the Florida Clean Marina program, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina.
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2012 State of Florida