Reference Guide - Indian River County

M - Ports and Marinas
Lead by Example
Credit 1: Preserve aquatic habitat
ACTIVITY:
a) Take part in Florida Clean Marina program. (1 points)
b) Implement advanced stormwater controls and waterfront considerations. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Certify marinas under the FLDEP Division of Law Enforcement Florida Clean Marina Program.
Implement advanced stormwater controls such as pervious parking and other proper waterfront
considerations such as landscaping for erosion control.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
a) Submit evidence of certification, or completed program application.
b) Submit details of advanced controls, and locations where implemented.
BENEFIT:
Certified Clean Marinas promote stewardship that significantly reduces hazardous waste
discharge, as well as solid waste generation.
RESOURCES:
Florida’s Clean Marina Program
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/Grants/CMP/
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/fyn/
Control
Credit 2: Preserve aquatic habitat
ACTIVITY:
a) Offer low pollution engine incentives. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Offer incentives for customers using environmental controls such as 4-stroke engines, or direct
injection 2-stroke engines. Incentives could include reduced slip fees, etc.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Provide details of incentive, including approximate dollar amount or equivalent, and
participation in the program.
BENEFIT:
Tangible incentives can help offset the cost of advanced equipment encountered by end users.
Florida Green Local Government Standard – Copyright Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2004, 2005 R45