Oak Harbor Marina on Whidbey Island has been recertified under the Washington Clean Marina programme for another three-year period. Managed by Washington Sea Grant, the programme encourages marinas to review their operations and improve environmental practices.
Oak Harbor Marina is located between Seattle and the San Juan Islands and serves recreational boaters travelling through Puget Sound. The marina has about 420 slips, including open and covered permanent berths, guest moorage, limited side-tie moorage and 96 dry storage sheds. Facilities at the site include a marina office, a full-service fuel dock, recycling bins and waste oil collection points.
The Washington Clean Marina programme began in 2005 as an expansion of the EnviroStars programme. It is a voluntary initiative that helps marinas and port facilities improve environmental practices, including waste management, responsible cleaning and sustainable boating.
The marina first received Clean Marina certification in 2008 and continues to renew the designation through periodic recertification.
Alyce Henry, Oak Harbor Marina harbourmaster, said: “The Oak Harbor Marina is proud to continue its Clean Marina certification and is looking into implementing greener initiatives in the future, including looking into adding level three electric chargers both upland and dockside.”
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