subject: State Of Connecticuts Measures To Prevent Nonpoint Source Pollution [print this page] The more marinas and recreational boating are getting popular, the more the threat on the marine environment is on the rise. In an effort to prevent the devastating effects resulting from nonpoint source pollution, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has come up with a Clean Marina Program and a Clean Boater Program.
The DEP programs are framed in such a way that they help maintain the water quality standards while protecting the habitat. The Connecticut's Clean Marina Program insists the marina operators of both inland and coastal waters, to reduce pollution and thereby safeguard the environment from its catastrophic impact. Additionally, the program certifies those marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs that comply with the regulations as "Certified Clean Marinas."
Considering the ill effects of recreational boats if not managed properly, it is the falls on every boater to take up the responsibility to keep our water clean. The Clean Boater Program encourages boaters, by providing them several items, such as Action Guide for Boaters: Clean Boating in Connecticut, a spill kit, and more.
In short, the DEP clean water programs emphasize the following:
Boaters and marina operators to efficiently and safely make use of marinas and boating.
Marinas are required to be designed to improve basin flushing, safeguard marine habitat, and retain the water standards.
Storm water runoff from marinas to be prevented.
Use of hazardous hull cleaners and bottom paint to be reduced.
Fuel and oil leakage during refueling should be minimized.
Proper disposal of solid and liquid wastes resulting from boat cleaning & maintenance.
Marina fueling stations to be designed in such a way that they control accidental oil spills.
In case there is an oil spill, immediate oil spill cleanup using eco-friendly oil spill cleaners, such as Oil Gone Easy S-200, is recommended.
