La Pointe, Wisconsin – Located on the southwestern end of the largest Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, the Madeline Island Yacht Club is a full-service marina that values their boaters and environmental stewardship. This summer, the yacht club’s nine elected board members voted unanimously to recertify as a Wisconsin Clean Marina reinforcing their commitment to…
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Karmen Anderson was initially drawn to apply for a communications assistant job with the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program due to the organization’s focus on sustainability. An environmental policy and planning major at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Anderson was intrigued by the program’s mission to work with marinas in preventing pollution and protecting fish, wildlife…
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Bayfield, Wisconsin – Port Superior Marina, located at the entrance to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, reinforces environmental stewardship in northern Wisconsin with their Clean Marina recertification. For Port Superior and marina manager, Kara Lund, Clean Marina certification helps the marina focus on conservation, compliance and public image. “Participation in the Clean Marina program…
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Joining a growing list of Lake Michigan clean marinas, Kewaunee Marina, a full-service marina within the city’s deepwater harbor, is the newest addition to the program. Along with certification, the marina and city of Kewaunee showcase a commitment to cleaner waterways. Staff at the marina overcame a number of obstacles on their journey to certification,…
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Sister Bay, Wisconsin — As the fourth marina in Door County to become certified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina, Sister Bay Marina continues a legacy of environmental ethics and stewardship that the county promotes. Sister Bay Marina Manager Dave Lienau emphasized the need to protect the important natural resource that is water. “We feel it…
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Egg Harbor, Wisconsin – Egg Harbor Marina in Door County has recertified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina, one of three certified marinas in the area. In Egg Harbor, going green is a top priority, and partaking in the Clean Marina program accents that mission. “Maintaining Clean Marina certification ties in perfectly with our Green Tier…
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Madison, Wisconsin – SkipperBud’s Madison Marina has officially joined the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program as a certified marina. This certification brings new distinction as the first Wisconsin Clean Marina in the Madison area. With a growing demand for eco-friendly businesses, Madison Marina takes the responsibility seriously. “Wisconsin’s lakes and waterways are a treasure to be…
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Fontana, Wisconsin – Abbey Marina has officially recertified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina. With the only protected harbor on Geneva Lake, Abbey Marina has been a go-to destination for boaters and the public alike for over 50 years. Considered the “crown jewel of Geneva Lake,” environmental protection has been a priority in keeping this marina…
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Kenosha, Wisconsin – Southport Marina has officially recertified as a WI Clean Marina. Located along Lake Michigan, this 440-slip marina provides a great economic benefit and prioritizes environmental stewardship. Along with their many amenities, Southport’s location near downtown Kenosha also helps the marina standout. “Southport Marina is a special place because of its location,” said…
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Superior, Wisconsin – Barkers Island Marina has officially certified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina. The marina, located along Lake Superior has made strides in the area of green infrastructure, completing a stormwater wetland project last year. This addition helps naturally treat runoff from the service area and parking lot of the marina. Along with stormwater…
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The Wisconsin Clean Marina Program is administered by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Program in partnership with the Wisconsin Marine Association, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Fund for Lake Michigan.