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DNR Clean Marina Program- All Achieve Re-Certification

South Shore Harbor located in New Orleans recieves La. Clean Marina recognition and re-certification this year.

La. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Stephen Chustz announced today the re-certification of twelve coastal marinas that have achieved a high standard of management practices and environmental stewardship in operating. Known as the “Louisiana Clean Marina Program” and administered by the DNR Office of Coastal Management, all of the marinas certified since 2010, have this year, met the goals of best management practices as outlined in the program’s guidelines.

The La. Clean Marina Program began in 2004, when marina operators in the state’s coastal zone were presented the opportunity to join in a strategy formulated by the Office of Coastal Management and the LSU Sea Grant Law and Policy Program to run marinas that were nonpolluting and fully protective of the state’s coastal resources. By the end of 2010, twelve marinas were officially qualified in the Louisiana program, and also became part of a national register of marinas and marina owners that provide attractive facilities for the boating public and exceptional services for clients.  

“These marina owners and operators are leaders, true stewards of conservation and protectors of our coastal resources,” DNR Secretary Chustz said. “We are so pleased to show recognition and acknowledge the efforts of these people who have shown their understanding of best business practices and environmentally responsible actions, “ Chustz noted.

According to Coastal Management program managers, a partnership is now underway linking the Gulf of Mexico Alliance states- Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to a new “Resilient Marina Program” that will expand the Clean Marina program, focusing on hurricane preparedness, response and recovery plans, and more education and public outreach for safer marinas.

DNR aims to reach all marinas within the coastal zone boundary for this certification program and encourages the participation of non-certified operators. The department’s website provides a complete package of information and the La. Clean Marina Guidebook for review. Here is the online link- http://dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=124

The Louisiana Clean Marinas are listed here-

Bowtie Marina in Lake Charles, Moran’s Marina in Golden Meadow, Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor Marina in New Orleans, Myrtle Grove Marina in Port Sulphur, The Delta Marina in Empire, Marina Beau Chene in Mandeville, Marina Del Ray in Madisonville, Bob’s Bayou Black Marina in Gibson, Four Point Landing and T-Irv’s in Dulac, and Houma Downtown Marina in Houma.