New York Sea Grant's
Marina Pollution Prevention Web Site

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The first step in identifying and implementing effective pollution control practices is to take a good look at your facility, pinpointing where potential pollution problems are and reviewing your existing policies and procedures for minimizing these problems.  While no single BMP is appropriate for every facility, let’s take a look at some of the areas and activities associated with marinas and boating that are of most concern in terms of contributing to potential pollution problems and some of the BMPs commonly suggested for addressing these problems.  This is by no means a comprehensive listing of all the available BMPs.  However, it should give the viewer an idea of the types of things that should be considered to further lessen the impacts of marinas and boating facilities on water quality.