Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention in New England

Marina Management Tools

Marina Environmental Management Plan - A Workbook for Marinas, Boatyards & Yacht Clubs in New England, July 2005 (PDF) (54 pp., 447 KB, about PDF)
This workbook is designed for marina, boatyard, and yacht club owners and managers committed to improving environmental management in their boating business operations. By using this document, you will learn how to plan and implement controls and actions for effective management of your environmental responsibilities. An EMP is a continual cycle of planning, reviewing and improving the processes and actions you must take to ensure that your marina meets its business and environmental goals.

The Practical Guide to Environmental Management for Small Business (PDF) (50 pp., 907 KB, about PDF)
Published by EPA’s Small Business Division this guide provides detail about the management steps you can to take to improve your small business. If you would like to obtain a copy call the EPA Small Business Division at 800-368-5888. Several other publications are planned to soon be available. These include an environmental management planning tool which will help marinas keep track of their environmental management activities for business streamlining and organization purposes.

EPA New England Marina Checklist (PDF) (2 pp., 19 KB, about PDF)
Looking for a tool to help you spot check your marina on environmental performance? Use the environmental checklist to conduct a walk through survey of your marina. Although not all requirements and practices are covered here, completion of this checklist will help you assess the overall condition of your marina in complying with state and federal requirements and implementing best management practices.

Boat Pressure Wash Water Control Technology Virtual Trade Show
Technologies to help marinas control the impact of wastewater from the pressure washing of boats.