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Three New Coastal Clean Marinas on board in 2014

DNR Office of Coastal Management Meets Owners to Recognize Achievements

Baton Rouge- La. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Stephen Chustz announced today the certification of three new coastal marinas that have achieved a high standard of management practices and will operate under the title “Louisiana Clean Marina”. 

The state’s Clean Marina Program is administered by the DNR Office of Coastal Management, which certifies marina businesses that meet best management practices set forth in the program’s guidelines. The fifteen marinas in the program are also part of a national register of marinas and marina owners that provide attractive, environmentally responsible facilities for the boating public and exceptional services for clients.

“The program places a stamp of approval that these marina operators have voluntarily adopted practices to reduce pollution and protect our coastal waters,” DNR Secretary Chustz said.

DNR aims to reach all marinas within the coastal zone boundary for this certification program and encourages the participation of non-certified operators. “We are so pleased to show recognition and acknowledge the efforts of business owners that take environmentally responsible actions in protecting coastal resources,” noted Office of Coastal Management Assistant Secretary Keith Lovell.

Along with public recognition and certification, Clean Marinas are entitled to a special flag to fly on their property. This month, the three new certified marinas are − Venice Marina in Venice, Rigolets Marina in New Orleans, and Chamale Marina in Slidell.

To find out more information about the program, view the department’s website-http://dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=124

Louisiana Clean Marinas:

Bowtie Marina in Lake Charles, Moran’s Marina in Golden Meadow, Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor Marina in New Orleans, Myrtle Grove Marina in Port Sulphur, The Delta Marina in Empire, Marina Beau Chene in Mandeville, Marina Del Ray in Madisonville, Bob’s Bayou Black Marina in Gibson, Four Point Landing and T-Irv’s in Dulac, and Houma Downtown Marina in Houma, Venice Marina in Venice, Rigolets Marina in Houma, and Chamale Marina in Slidell.

Photo ID:

Chamale Marina, Left to Right, Sara Krupa, Clean Marina Program Supervisor; Leonard Bucklin, Marina Manager; Jon Truxillo, Clean Marina Program

Rigolets Marina Pelican Point, Left to Right, Deborah Trascler, Marina Manager; Jon Truxillo, Clean Marina Program; Gary Landrieu and Son, Marina Owner; Sara Krupa, Clean Marina Program Supervisor

Venice Marina, Left to Right, Bill Butler, Marina Owner; Albertine Kimble, Plaquemines Parish Coastal Management; Paul Reeves, Marina Manager; ; Jon Truxillo, Clean Marina Program; Sara Krupa, Clean Marina Program Supervisor; Mike Butler, Marina Owner