Rock Harbor Marina Named Clean Marina

Rock Harbor Marine has been recognized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Clean Marina. The Clean Marina program evaluates marinas for their standards for clean water and environmental stewardship in the Cumberland River Basin.

Rock Harbor Marine is a full-service marina inside of Davidson County, Tennessee, and the closest such facility to Nashville’s Riverfront Park. The unique setting of Rock Harbor is a staple for water activities on the Cumberland River. It came to fruition after an old rock quarry was flooded, creating an area for boaters to safely store their boats and get out of the direct flow of the Cumberland River. Rock Harbor hosts the Nautical Boat Club along with other opportunities like the Blue Moon Waterfront Grill and boat rentals.

The Clean Marina Program recognizes the voluntary efforts of a marina to reduce water pollution and erosion in the Cumberland River watershed, and for promoting environmentally responsible marina and boating practices. The Nashville District implemented the Cumberland River Basin Clean Marina Partnership in 2004 with its watershed partners, which include the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and Cumberland River Compact. The program is modeled after the Tennessee Valley Clean Marina Initiative, which supports the National Clean Boating Campaign. During the process of certifying as Clean Marina status, the facilities must complete a clean marina checklist and develop an action plan to meet their goals. The checklist is extensive and contains specific requirements for sewage management; fuel management; solid waste and petroleum recycling and disposal; vessel operation, maintenance and repair; marina siting, design and maintenance; storm water management and erosion control; and public education and water safety.