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SIXTY-ONE YEAR OLD MARINA RECEIVES FLORIDA CLEAN MARINA DESIGNATION
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Environmental commitment a top priority for Lauderdale Marina
March 6, 2009
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the Clean Boating Partnership, today recognized the Lauderdale Marina as the 173rd member of the Florida Clean Marina Program. With the addition of the Lauderdale Marina, there are nearly 200 Clean Marinas, 30 Clean Boatyards and eight Clean Marine Retailers.
“DEP is pleased to welcome the Lauderdale Marina to the Florida Clean Marina Program,” said DEP Southeast District Director Jack Long. “We congratulate the staff at the Lauderdale Marina for helping to preserving our waterways by taking steps to reduce waste, prevent pollution and protect the marine resources that play such a large role in Florida’s economy.”
Florida Clean Marina Program facilities are required to meet a variety of best management practices to receive designation. These practices include, but are not limited to, properly storing and disposing of used oil, using fertilizers and pesticides according to directions, and using cleaning methods that prevent the release of pollutants.
The Lauderdale Marina celebrates its 61st year in operation, and is the oldest single-owner marina business in south Florida. The facility was founded by Robert O. Cox in 1948, and is now operated by three family generations. Cox not only founded Lauderdale Marina, but is also responsible for starting the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, one of the top ten boat shows in the country.
“We are very proud and honored to achieve the designation as a Florida Clean Marina,” said Robert O. Cox, Chairman and founder of Lauderdale Marina. “Our marina has always strived to be a good neighbor since opening in 1948, and Lauderdale Marina recognizes the importance of protecting our environment for present and future generations.”
The Clean Boating Partnership is a consortium of industry leaders who contribute time and input to the Clean Marina, Clean Boatyard, Clean Marine Retailer and Clean Boater programs which DEP administers to protect Florida’s waterways. The partnership includes DEP, Marine Industries Association of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Sea Grant Program, United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“The Clean Boating Partnership applauds the Lauderdale Marina for their commitment to Florida’s environment,” said the Partnership’s Chair Mark Leslie. “The dedication and hard work in becoming a Clean Marina is an accomplishment this facility can be proud of and we welcome it to our growing Clean Marina family.”
With more than one million registered motorized vessels in Florida, environmental education within marine industries is the first step toward safeguarding the state’s natural resources. By providing “green” education and alternatives the Florida Clean Marina Program helps ensure a sustainable future for the environment and a billion dollar marine industry. For more information about the Florida Clean Marina Program, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina.
DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives is comprised of three voluntary, non-regulatory programs that assist Florida industry and citizens in protecting the environment. The Clean Marina Program, the Florida Green Lodging Program and the Florida Pollution Prevention Program offer a variety of services including on-site assessments, consultations, speakers and workshops, all at no cost to citizens or organizations. The goal of the Sustainable Initiatives programs is to meet the needs of the present population without compromising resources for future generations. To learn more about DEP’s Sustainable Initiatives, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/green.
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Lauderdale Marina has received Boston Whaler's Master Dealer Award. This designation is awarded for the achievement of specific operational guidelines and implementing best practices to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
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