EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Clean Boating Partnership recognize two Eglin Air Force Base marinas for their commitment to environmental stewardship and protection.
The Post’l Point and Ben’s Lake marinas join almost 300 other marinas across the state as designated Clean Marinas.
Ben’s Lake Marina has the distinction of being designated as a Clean Marina, a Clean Boatyard and a Clean and Resilient Marina. In addition to the facility's emphasis on preventing the release of pollutants into surface waters, the marina has taken steps to strengthen its ability to withstand natural and man-made disasters.
Post’l Point Marina provides monofilament recycling, convenient disposal of solid and hazardous waste in clearly marked bins and recycles solvents used at the facility.
Florida’s Clean Marinas adopt safeguards that keep solvents, sewage, fuel and oil out of the water.
"By educating boaters and improving operations at marine facilities, Florida’s Clean Marinas are helping to ensure a sustainable future for the environment, boaters and the marine industry," a spokesperson said.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Eglin receives clean marina designation