Marina Dock Age Magazine

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The new generation of boaters tends to be more environmentally conscious than ever before—and marinas are now taking steps to adopt greener practices. From preventing spills to encouraging recycling, waterfront facilities can protect the environment and educate their boating customers. https://lnkd.in/gJFT9RiC

The safety of marina staff and customers can often be overlooked. Tom Delotto, senior director of safety and compliance at Suntex, shares why developing or improving a culture of safety at your marina shows everyone on your property that you care about their well-being. https://lnkd.in/g9y3CiC8 #MarinaDockAge #MDA #safety

There are a variety of approaches to consider when it comes to successful stormwater management. Marinas and waterfront facilities are best served by developing best management practices that are unique to their situation and environmental inputs. https://lnkd.in/gyptkkp6 #MarinaDockAge #MDA

Severe storms, flooding, sea level rise and climate change are all issues marinas deal with. Stormwater is often associated with these issues. For the last few years, a team from Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin Sea Grants, along with Clean Marina programs in those states, have been working together to ensure marinas on any coast understand what stormwater is and how it can be controlled. https://lnkd.in/gdmCgRH5 #MarinaDockAge #MDA #stormwater

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The National Marine Manufacturers Association is promoting the use of sustainable fuels for the marine industry. Hyperfuels has developed a more sustainable fuel that uses renewable content to avoid the problems that arise from fuels with ethanol. #MarinaDockAge #MDA https://lnkd.in/gB99j_ns

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