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Marina Topics
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EPA New England Marina Web Site Topics:
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Air Quality
Marine activities including boat building and maintenance can cause
emissions of air pollutants, particularly volatile organic chemicals
(VOCs). Marine engines also emit air pollutants.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Connecticut's Clean Marina Program
• CT DEP Office of Long Island Sound
• CT DEP, AirMaine:
• ME DEP Bureau of Air Quality
Massachusetts:
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001New Hampshire:
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)Rhode Island:
• RI DEM Office of Air ResourcesVermont:
• VT DEC Air Pollution Control DivisionEPA
• New England Clean Marine Engine Initiative
A program to encourage consumers to purchase and use low-pollution marine engines.
Aquatic Invasive Species
Non indigenous (also referred to as non-native, alien, or introduced)
aquatic species have become established throughout US waters and
often cause ecological damage, human health risk or economic loss.
Examples of nuisance aquatic species include zebra mussels, milfoil
and hydrilla. Without nationwide preventive measures, introduction
and spread of these nuisance aquatic species will continue in US
marine and fresh waters.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Invasive PlantMaine:
• ME DEP, How to Report Invasive Plants
• ME DEP, Invasive Aquatic PlantsMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Massachusetts Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
• MA CZM, Coastal Zone Management ProgramNew Hampshire:
• NH DES, Watershed Management Bureau-Exotic Species ProgramRhode Island:
• RI DEM/Fish and Wildlife, Mute Swan - An Invasive Species and Its Management in Rhode Island (PDF) (3 pp, 37K)Vermont:
• VT DEC, Aquatic Nuisance Species in Vermont
• Lake Champlain Basin Program "Fact Sheets"EPA:
• EPA HQ, Office of Water, Invasive SpeciesOther:
• Invasivespeciesinfo.gov
Gateway to federal efforts concerning invasive species
Best Management Practices
Marina Best Management Practices (BMPs) are widely known
as the most effective practical means (methods, tools, and techniques)
of preventing or reducing pollution. BMPs are required
under some environmental regulations; in other instances marinas
can adopt them voluntarily.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Connecticut's Clean Marina Program
• CT DEP Office of Long Island Sound ProgramsMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001Maine:
• ME DEP, Brightwork - A Best Management Practices Manual for Maine's Boatyards and MarinasNew Hampshire:
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas: Pocket Version (PDF) (23 pp, 197K)Vermont:
• VT DEC Environmental Assistance Office "Fact Sheets"EPA:
• National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution
• EPA Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters, January 2003 (PDF) (22 pp, 2.4MB)
Boater Tips
You can be safer and more environmentally friendly by following
some tips when using your boat.
• US Coast Guard, Office of Boating Safety
EPA:
• EPA New England, “Clean Marine Engine Initiative, Eco-Friendly Boating Tips”
• EPA Regional Administrator Columns, Boating Should Be Good Clean Fun
• CT
• ME
• MA
• NHConnecticut:
• CT DEP, BoatingMaine:
• ME DEP, In Our Backyard: "Boating Season Resolutions", 6/6/03Massachusetts:
• MA Environmental Police, Massachusetts Boating Education ProgramNew Hampshire:
• NH Fish and Game Department, Outdoor Recreation: Boating in NHRhode Island:
• RI DEM, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating Safety TopicsVermont:
• Lake Champlain Basin Program, Save the Lakes Tips
Clean Marine Engines
EPA New England and the Region 2 Office have teamed up with
retailers, national marine trade associations, and New England
and New York State marine trade associations to promote sales
of low pollution marine engines. more »
Enforcement and Compliance Assistance
EPA and state programs help protect the environment and human health
by monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations
and helping the regulated community understand and comply with their
legal obligations.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP - Enforcement
• CT DEP - Compliance AssistanceMaine:
• ME DEP - Enforcement and ComplianceMassachusetts:
• MA DEP - Office of EnforcementNew Hampshire:
• NH DES Office of the Commissioner, Legal UnitRhode Island:
• RI DEM Office of Compliance and Inspection
• Rhode Island Coastal Resource Management CouncilVermont:
EPA:
• VT DEC Environmental Assistance Office
• EPA New England, Enforcement and Assistance in New England
• EPA Headquarters, Compliance & Enforcement
• EPA, Emergency Prevention Preparedness, and Response
• EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
• EPA, Wastes, Used Oil Management Program
• EPA, Wastes, Hazardous Waste; Subtitle C of RCRA
• EPA Oil Program
• EPA Office of Air and Radiation
• EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Hazardous Waste Management
Many marina by-products can pose a substantial or potential hazard
to human health or the environment when inappropriately managed.
Examples of substances that may need to be managed and disposed
of according to federal or state hazardous waste requirements
could include waste gasoline, lead based paint chips, and
waste batteries. Be aware of and follow all of
your state's hazardous waste requirements.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP Connecticut Clean Marina Program
• CT DEP, Hazardous Waste
• CT DEP Office of Long Island SoundMaine:
• ME DEP, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Managment, Hazardous Waste/Universal WasteMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001
• MA DEP, Hazardous Waste at Boatyards and MarinasNew Hampshire:
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)
• NH DES, Pollution Prevention Program
• NH DES, Marinas Project
• NH DES, Waste ManagementRhode Island:
• RI DEM Office of Waste Management
• Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island Coastal Resource Center, Environmental Guide for Marinas: Controlling Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Pollution in Rhode Island, Best Management Practices for Marinas, 1994Vermont:
• VT DEC Waste Management Division
• VT DEC Water Quality Division
• VT DEC Environmental Assistance Office, "Compliance Assistance Resources"EPA:
• Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution): National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Marinas and Recreational Boating
• Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters, January 2003
Non Point Source Pollution (NPS)
NPS pollution comes from many different sources. NPS pollution
is caused by storm water (rain and snowmelt) moving over and
through the ground. As this runoff moves it picks up and carries
away natural and man- made pollutants, finally depositing them
into lakes, rivers, wetlands, coastal waters, and even underground
sources of drinking water.
Marina activities such as boat maintenance and cleaning can contribute to non-point source pollution. Also, because of their location, marinas are often a recipient of NPS pollution from upland areas.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Connecticut's Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program - Marinas and Recreational Boating
• CT DEP, Nonpoint Source Pollution ManagementMaine:
• ME DEP Issue Profile: Nonpoint Source Pollution, 1998
• ME DEP, Brightwork - A Best Management Practices Manual for Maine's Boatyards and MarinasMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, The Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program
• MA DEP - Watersheds Nonpoint Source Pollution IntroductionNew Hampshire:
• NH DES Watershed Management Bureau, What is Nonpoint Source Pollution?Rhode Island:
• RI DEM Office of Water Resources, Nonpoint Source PollutionVermont:
• VT DEC Water Quality Division
• Lake Champlain Basin Program Fact Sheet "Non Point Source Pollution"
• Lake Champlain Basin Program Fact Sheet "The Basin"
Pollution Prevention
Preventing pollution can provide important economic and environmental
benefits for a marina. Pollution
prevention is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by
modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic
or less toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques,
and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste
stream. Avoiding the creation of pollution reduces
the need for investment in waste management and cleanup.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Connecticut Clean Marina ProgramMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001New Hampshire:
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)
• NH DES, Pollution Prevention Program, NH Marinas Project
• NH DES, Management of Engine Test Tank Wastewater for Marinas, Fact Sheet 2002 (PDF) (3 pp, 79K)
• NH DES, Boat Washing and Engine Winterization for Boat Owners, Fact Sheet 2005 (PDF) (2 pp, 53K)Rhode Island:
• Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island Coastal Resource Center, Environmental Guide for Marinas: Controlling Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Pollution in Rhode Island, Best Management Practices for Marinas, 1994
• Coastal Resources Management Council, Rhode Island Coastal Management Program
• RI DEM Office of Customer and Technical Assistance (OCTA), Pollution Prevention Case StudiesVermont:
• VT DEC Pollution Prevention Planning
• VT DEC Environmental Assistance Office, "Fact Sheets"EPA:
• National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution
• Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters, January 2003 (PDF) (22 pp, 2.4MB)
Pressure Washing
When boats are pressure washed, which usually occurs at or near the shoreline, preventative measures must be taken to prevent the release of harmful ingredients in cleaners, bottom paints, and residue on boat hulls to marina basin waters.
Pumpout Stations
Pumpout and dump stations provide boaters a way to dispose of human
waste in an environmentally safe manner. Pumpout stations are used
to pump waste out of recreational boat holding tanks. Dump stations
are used to empty portable toilets. Under the Clean Vessel Act most
states provide financial assistance to marinas to help them implement
these important practices.
"No Discharge Area" is a designated body of water that prohibits the discharge of treated and untreated boat sewage. For more information on "No Discharge Areas" in New England.
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Connecticut:
• CT DEP - Connecticut’s Clean Vessel Act
• CT DEP, Connecticut Clean Marina ProgramMaine:
• ME DEP, Marine Pumpouts
• ME DEP Boat Pumpout Grant ProgramMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Massachusetts Pumpout Facilities
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001
• MA Division of Marine Fisheries - Clean Vessel Act ProgramNew Hampshire:
• NH DES Watershed Management Bureau - New Hampshire Clean Vessel Act Program, Pumpout Directory and Map
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)
• NH DES: Keeping Sewage and Greywater Out of New Hampshire's Lakes, Fact Sheet 2006 (PDF) (2 pp, 87K)Rhode Island:
• RI DEM, No Discharge Program/Pumpouts - Maps and Other Information
• Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island Coastal Resource Center, Environmental Guide for Marinas: Controlling Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Pollution in Rhode Island, Best Management Practices for Marinas, 1994EPA:
• National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution
• No Discharge Areas in New England Waters
• Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters, January 2003 (PDF) (22 pp, 2.4MB)
Recycling
Recycling includes minimizing waste generation by recovering
and reprocessing usable products that might otherwise become waste.
Examples of marina products which can be recycled include shrinkwrap,
glass, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, paper, bottles, used
oil, leaves and grass clippings, lead acid batteries, and nickel-cadmium
batteries.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Reduce, Reuse, RecycleMaine:
• ME DEP, Recycling: Oil Recycling Program
• ME DEP, Recycling: Rechargeable Battery Recycling
• ME DEP, Recycling: Thermostat Recycling ProgramMassachusetts:
• MA DEP, Reduce, Reuse RecycleNew Hampshire:
• NH DES, Solid Waste Recycling & Technical Assistance SectionRhode Island:
• Citizen's Guides/RecyclingVermont:
• VT DEC Waste Management Division - Reduce, Reuse, RecycleEPA:
• Boat Pressure Wash Water Control Technology Virtual Trade Show
Technologies to help marinas control the impact of wastewater from the pressure washing of boats.
Storm Water Management
Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from land and impervious
areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops
during rainfall and snow events. They often contain pollutants in
quantities that could adversely affect water quality. Most storm
water discharges are considered point sources and require coverage
by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
A variety of best management practices are used to control storm
water discharges.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Connecticut's Clean Marina ProgramMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001
New Hampshire:
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)Rhode Island:
• Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island Coastal Resource Center, Environmental Guide for Marinas: Controlling Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Pollution in Rhode Island, Best Management Practices for Marinas, 1994
• RI DEM Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Storm Water ProgramVermont:
• Vermont DEC Water Quality Division, Stormwater Section
EPA:
• The Federal Storm Water Permit - EPA Industrial Storm Water Fact Sheet (PDF) (12 pp, 181K)
• National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution
• Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters, January 2003 (PDF) (22 pp, 2.4MB)
Used Oil Management
Used oil is regulated as a waste by EPA. Each marina will need
to also check on state and local requirements as they may be
more stringent. Get valuable EPA and state information
in this section regarding used oil requirements and recommended
practices.
Connecticut:
• CT DEP, Connecticut's Clean Marina ProgramMassachusetts:
• MA CZM, Clean Marina Guide - Strategies to Reduce Coastal Zone Impacts, April 2001New Hampshire:
• NH DES, Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Marinas, Guidelines for Environmentally Proactive Marinas, December 2001 (PDF) (79 pp, 2MB)Vermont
• VT DEC Environmental Assistance Office, "Fact Sheets"EPA:
• EPA Used Oil Management Program
• Wastes. Managing Used Oil: Advice for Small Business
• Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters, January 2003 (PDF) (22 pp, 2.4MB)
