MAY 2011 - Association of Marina Industries

13Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued from Page 12toilet on board. There is only one small harbor within theproposed area, which is Nauset Harbor, which does have apumpout. Small skiffs owned by the residents of the areaare the primary users of Nauset Harbor. Other vessels thatwould use the harbor would most likely come from ProvincetownHarbor, Pleasant Bay, or Chatham Harbor, all ofwhich are currently NDAs and have pumpout facilities forthese boaters.“Our coastal waters are precious natural resources and recreationalopportunities, important to residents and visitorsalike,” said EEA Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. “By keepingbacteria and pathogens from boat sewage out of theseprecious natural resources, we are ensuring that everyonecan enjoy clean water along this landmark stretch of shorelinefor years to come.”The majority of the coastline of the proposed area is withinthe Cape Cod National Seashore. The National Seashoreencompasses 43,500 acres and was established by Congressin 1961 to “preserve the nationally significant and specialcultural and natural features, distinctive patterns of humanactivity, and ambience that characterize the Outer Cape,along with the associated scenic, cultural, historic, scientific,and recreational values”, and to, “provide opportunitiesfor current and future generations to experience, enjoy,and understand these features and values.”The various beaches, marshes, and harbors and their recreationalopportunities attract thousands of visitors to CapeCod every year. On the eastern shore of Cape Cod, fromChatham to Provincetown there are 24 bathing beachescovering over thirty miles of coastline.“Like all NDA designations, this is a team effort. Local, stateand federal partners are working together to both protectthese coastal waters and make it easy for boaters to properlydispose of sewage through convenient pumpout options,”said Bruce Carlisle, CZM Acting Director. “I’d like to thankthese six Cape Cod communities for their commitment toprotecting coastal water quality and habitat.”Clean Marina & Environmental News on Page 11NATIONAL MARINA DAYNATIONAL MARINA DAYOn June 11, marinas across the country will open theirdoors to the public to show off and celebrate the recreational,social and environmental contributions marinas make towaterfront communities. JOIN US by holding a NationalMarina Day event at your marina and help spread theword that marinas are valuable gateways to our waters.NAT ONALMAR NA DAYFor more information:visit www.nationalmarinaday.orgSponsored by: