Hartge’s Yacht Harbor is Newest MD Clean Marina

Hartge Yacht Harbor has been designated as a Clean Marina under Maryland’s Clean Marina Program. Hartge Yacht Harbor, which changed ownership in the past few years, is a full-service marina located on the West River offering moorings and slips and picnic areas. The onsite Hartge Yacht Yard has been family-owned and operated for more than 150 years and provides expert carpentry, fiberglass, mechanical and painting services. Working together, the two businesses committed to Clean Marina best practices to earn the designation.

Working to modernize the older facility, the new owners have invested in expanding amenities for slip holders, removing the old marine railway and improving stormwater management to reduce polluted runoff. Some practices the marina has implemented include recycling boat shrink-wrap, maintaining a fuel spill response kit, controlling liquid waste such as oil, gas, and antifreeze for recycling and adding new vegetated buffers near the water’s edge.

The following Clean Marinas were successfully recertified by program staff this spring:

• Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown
• Weaver’s Marine, Essex
• Parkside Marina, Middle River
• Rocky Gap State Park boat ramps
• New Germany State Park boat ramp
• Deep Creek Lake State Park boat ramp
• Herrington Manor State Park boat ramp

Find a complete list and a map of Maryland Clean Marinas on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website. Marinas and boatyards of any size are encouraged to become certified Clean marinas by contacting program staff at 410-260-8773 or donna.morrow@maryland.gov to learn more.