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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Best Management Practices for Marinas
Abstract: This document suggests best management practices (BMPs) that recreational boating facilities can use to abate nonpoint sources of pollution. Includes educational measures in each subsection.
Source: Sea Grant Rhode Island
URL: http://www.seagrant.sunysb.edu/cprocesses/pdfs/BMPsForMarina
s.htm

Best Management Practices for Marinas and Boatyards
Abstract: Guidebook explaining the complete pictures of marinas. Includes information on what operations a marina performs and best management practices for each of them and the materials used in the processes. Contains a very thorough section on erosion control BMPs for renovating or siting new marinas.
Source: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
URL: http://www.maine.gov/dep/land/watershed/marina/bmp.htm

Boating Clean & Green Campaign
Abstract: The Boating Clean & Green Campaign is a joint effort of the California Coastal Commission (CCC), the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and the CA Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB). They provide an education and outreach program on environmentally sound boating.
Source: California Coastal Commission
URL: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/ccbn/ccbndx.html

Clean Texas Marina Guidebook [PDF]
Abstract: This guidebook presents best management practices for new or existing marinas. It covers issues such as siting and design, vessel maintenance and repair, and stormwater and petroleum management.
Source: Texas Sea Grant College Program
URL: http://www.cleanmarinas.org/pdfs/guidebook.pdf

Managing Marina Waste
Abstract: This fact sheet presents the best methods for pollution prevention in marina operations and wastes.
Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
URL: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=
9064

Maryland's Clean Marina Initiative
Abstract: The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative website contains the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook which provides an overview of actions that marina industry professionals can take to protect the air and water quality.
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
URL: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/cleanmarina/