NOVEMBER 2010 - Association of Marina Industries

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Clean Marina &Environmental NewsEPA Gives Sea Grant $1.5 million forGreat LakesThe federal government has awarded $1.5 million to theMichigan Sea Grant program for two Great Lakes cleanupprojects.One project will build underwater reefs to improve habitatin the St. Clair River for native fish such as whitefish, walleyeand sturgeon.The other will encourage boaters and marinas to reducepollution. It will help develop standards for marinas thatwant to be designated as clean operators.Michigan Sea Grant involves scientists from the Universityof Michigan and Michigan State University.The grant from the Environmental Protection Agency is partof the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a $5 billion plan toreduce pollution in the lakes and fight invasive species.We Are All Feeling the Effectsof a Suffering EconomyAs gas prices continue toincrease the profit marginsat the fuel dock are less. As acountry, marina fuel usage is down 40% from what ithas been in year’s past.The Good News?Transaction Solutions can help you INCREASE YOURPROFIT MARGIN through Guaranteed Savings onyour monthly credit card processing fees!Fax a recent month’s processing statement in todayand a Transaction Solutions/AMI Representative willprovide you with a detailed comparative analysis.For more details contact us at 850-934-3030 or viaemail at ami@tspay.comGuaranteed Savings, Guaranteed ResultsVisit us Online at www.TSPay.com8Local Marinas Help Keep Waters CleanSource: Cape May County Herald.comTwo local marinas are certified for using best managementpractices to protect the state’s marine resources and anotherhas pledged to join them.Last month, the state Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) and the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortiumannounced that there were 40 marinas in the Garden Statethat were designated as Clean Marinas.“Launched just five years ago, the Clean Marina programis an environmental success story,” DEP CommissionerBob Martin said in a release. “The program now reachesinto virtually every corner of the state, from the AtlanticHighlands to Cape May, and is a great example of a publicprivatepartnership that fosters environmental stewardship.I strongly urge all operators of marinas, yacht clubsand other boating facilities across the state to learn aboutthe program and to begin working toward the same goal ofprotecting our coastal resources.”The DEP and the Sea Grant Consortium, an affiliation ofcoastal advocacy groups, have teamed up since 2005 to spurmarinas to adopt programs to protect the environment.Each marina is evaluated for launching any of a numberof voluntary best management practices it undertakes toprotect the environment.Locally, two Wildwood-area marinas are certified — SchoonerIsland Marina, 5100 Lake Road, and Pier 47 Marina,3001 Wildwood Blvd.“These marinas have really gone above and beyond thecall of duty to earn the Clean Marina designation,” saidthe consortium’s Michael Danko. “We’re urging boatersthroughout the state to be good stewards of New Jersey’smarine and coastal environments by patronizing marinasthat have taken steps to protect this invaluable resource.”The practices that marinas like Schooner Island and Pier47 are following include installation of systems to collectwashing water, recycling boat storage shrink wrap, devel-Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued on Page 5
From Our Affinity Partner,Wells Fargo CommercialBanking GroupDear Members,As we begin the new year, it’s timeto have your insurance/risk managementprogram reviewed byour endorsed insurance partnersat Wells Fargo Insurance Services(WFIS). WFIS is offering your company an insurance/riskmanagement program review (business insurance/employeebenefit plans), as well as an introductionto the Commercial Banking Group of WellsFargo Bank.What does Commercial Banking offer customers?The Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Group, throughour Regional Commercial Banking Offices (RCBOs),leverages the full array of Wells Fargo’s products andservices to address the needs of middle-market businesses.• We offer our customers a variety of tailoredfinancing, including:• Working capital funding• Real estate financing• Equipment leasing and financing• Trade finance• Expansion and acquisition• International bankingThrough our partners across Wells Fargo, we also delivera comprehensive suite of treasury management,investment, international and insurance services forbusiness customers, along with investment and bankingservices for their principals and employees.Please contact your AMI Insurance Program Manager:John Chiazza, Sr. Sales ExecutiveWells Fargo Insurance Agency of Michigan, Inc.Commercial Department648 Monroe Ave, Suite 300Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1453616-336-0121 voice/616-234-1621 fax616-581-4402 mobile9Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued from Page 3oping environmental emergency response plans, postingsigns to educate marina users about environmental protection,implementing training for proper fueling, and takingsteps to prevent oil, antifreeze and other fluids from foulingthe water.Each marina receives a pennant and special seal indicatingits certification in the program.In addition to the 40 certified marinas, there are 40 othersthroughout the state that have pledged to identify opportunitiesand implement practices to control pollution,enhance the surrounding environment and encourageresponsible boating practices. They also pledge to pursuecertification as a New Jersey Clean Marina, according tothe release.Locally, Grassy Sound Marina, 13 North Wildwood Blvd.,has made that pledge.Certified marinas and those working toward certificationare eligible to apply for grants to help them achieve theirenvironmental objectives. The grants are made possible bya partnership between the Sea Grant Consortium and thestate Department of Transportation.For more information about the Program and to see theentire list of New Jersey’s Clean Marinas, visit www.njcleanmarina.org.Local Sites Among Those Certified,Recertified as N.C. Clean MarinasSource: Cape Fear Business NewsThree coastal marinas have been certified as North CarolinaClean Marinas, a designation given to marinas that gobeyond the state’s environmental regulations.The Joyner Marina in Carolina Beach, River Dunes Marinain Oriental, and Manteo Waterfront Marina earned the statusas North Carolina Clean Marinas.The Clean Marina program illustrates how marina operatorscan help safeguard the environment by using managementand operation techniques that exceed environmentalrequirements. To earn the certification, the marina’s ownersprepare spill prevention plans and conduct safety andemergency planning. Marina operators also control boatClean Marina & Environmental News Continued on Page 5
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Page 13 and 14: Legislation &By Wendy LarimerOctobe
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