Maryland Announces Clean Marinas
Published on December 20, 2024
Gingerville Marine Center on the South River is the newest Maryland Clean Marina. There are now 144 certified Clean Marinas in Maryland, representing about 30% of the marinas in the state.
To meet the award criteria, Gingerville Marine Center installed new plantings near the water’s edge, updated rules for contractors and boaters to control pollutants and cleaned several stormwater traps and drains. They recently installed a new sewage pumpout station and improved their spill response kit as well.
The following Maryland Clean Marinas were recertified this fall for another three years:
- Spring Cove Marina, Solomons
- Rogue’s Harbor, Elk Neck State Park, North East
- Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing, Chestertown
- Long Point Marina, Earlville
Recertification visits are like first-time inspections; a complete site visit is conducted, and all required reports and plans are verified by program staff. Marinas interested in earning the Clean Marina Award should visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website and contact donna.morrow@maryland.gov.
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