Office of Coastal Management

DNR Deputy Secretary Presents Clean Marinas in State

Today, DNR Deputy Secretary Lori LeBlanc presented program certificates to several marina operators who have been designated and recognized by the state for having a “clean marina."

Becoming a clean marina means being part of a national program in which marina owners and operators take up best management practices that help protect the environment. Marinas are gateways to sensitive marine habitats that should be free of pollution and should be safe for boaters and citizens.

The program began under current DNR Secretary Scott Angelle’s tenure. The department’s program goal is to reach every marina in the Louisiana coastal zone, some 50 or so, with the guidebook outlining practices and procedures for participating in the Clean Marina Program.

Pictured in Houma are marina operators from the Houma Downtown Marina David Rabalais, Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor Charles Dixon, T-Irv’s Marina Irvin Carlos of Dulac. Two other marinas have also been certified but are not shown; Bob’s Bayou Black Marina, Inc. Bobby and Lorraine Breaux of Gibson and Four Point Landing Laurie Spell of Dulac.

L – R: DNR Coastal Management Program Manager Linda Pace, Houma Marina Operator David Rabalais, DNR Deputy Secretary Lori LeBlanc, Orleans Marina and South Shore Marina Operator Charles Dixon, DNR Coastal Program Specialist Jon Truxillo, T-Irv Marina Operator Irvin Carlos (Dulac), Pres. Terrebonne Port Authority Dan Davis, DNR Coastal Program Specialist Charles Reulet.