Clean Marina self-checklist

Clean Marina self-checklist

A starting draft, not legal advice. Have your attorney or agency review before use.

Clean Marina programs are run by states and partners, and certification comes only from your state program. Check your state program's checklist.

This is a general national checklist for [Marina name]. Use it to walk the property and spot gaps. Then compare it with the checklist from [State Clean Marina program], which may cover different items.

Fueling

• Absorbent pads are within reach of every fuel nozzle.
• Signs at the fuel dock ask boaters not to top off tanks.
• Fuel dock staff know where the spill kit and shutoff are.
• Portable fuel cans are filled on the dock, not on board.

Boat maintenance and repair

• Sanding, scraping and painting happen in a set work area away from the water.
• Dust and paint chips are collected with tarps or vacuum sanders.
• Pressure-wash water is captured or filtered before it leaves the site.
• Solvents and paints are stored closed, labeled and under cover.

Sewage

• A pump-out station or service is available and in working order.
• Restrooms are clean, open during posted hours and easy to find.
• Tenants are told where and how to use the pump-out.

Waste, oil and recycling

• Trash bins have lids and are emptied before they overflow.
• Used oil, filters and antifreeze have marked collection points.
• Old batteries are stored on a covered, leak-proof surface until pickup.
• Recycling is offered for common materials.

Stormwater and shoreline

• Storm drains are marked and kept clear of debris.
• Vegetated buffers or other controls slow runoff where possible.
• Fish cleaning waste is handled so it does not foul the water.

Boater education and records

• Clean boating tips are posted or handed out to tenants.
• Staff have been walked through this checklist.
• Inspection notes and waste pickup receipts are kept in one binder.

Before you contact your state program

• Get the current checklist and steps from [State Clean Marina program].
• Mark which items on this page your state's list covers, and which it adds.
• Gather photos and records that show the practices you already follow.

Items to follow up

1. ____________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________

Review date: [Date]

A starting draft, not legal advice. Have your attorney or agency review before use.