Solid Waste and Storm Water
Fueling, Oil, and Other Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Hazardous Material and Liquid Waste
Vessel Discharge of Sewage
This document suggests best management practices (BMPs) - methods, tools, and techniques - that recreational boating facilities can use to abate nonpoint sources of pollution. The final design of the BMPs is based on information and experience gained from a demonstration project at model marinas in Rhode Island. The project measured the effectiveness of pilot BMPs in mitigating target nonpoint sources of pollution. Other evaluation criteria included: how easily the BMPs were implemented; how well they were received by the marina managers and tenants; and how they were integrated into the maintenance and operation of the marina. Also available on-line are the BMP Lessons Learned.
To control nonpoint source pollution, site-specific solutions are needed. The BMPs presented here are only recommendations. Marina operators may already be using BMPs that are not listed and that are more effective at abating nonpoint source pollution. To select appropriate BMPs, marina operators need to consider site-specific activities and potential pollution sources. Because each facility is unique, the selection of BMPs will vary among marinas. This is addressed by providing marina operators with recommended BMPs and the flexibility to select practices appropriate for the site-specific activities.
We hope this document aids you in all your marina management endeavors.
Authors:
Mark Amaral, Coastal Resources Center
Virginia Lee, Coastal Resources Center
Jared Rhodes, Coastal Resources Center