Many people identify marinas with lakes and bays, nestled among large, majestic water bodies – Lake Michigan, Lake Winnebago, Green Bay. But marinas are also located along riverways, and those river-based marinas have a unique responsibility to protect the waters, not only for their community but also for the benefit of those living downstream. That…
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Port Washington Marina has earned its place as one of the most environmentally responsible marinas in Wisconsin. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including exceptional stormwater management, a large fish cleaning station to manage fish waste, meticulous fueling practices, and robust boater education efforts, the marina received a Wisconsin Clean Marina recertification, marking 15 years of…
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Saxon Harbor is surrounded by scenic natural views worth protecting. With a pebbled beach and forested campground adjacent to Lake Superior, the harbor’s marina has a diverse range of recreational opportunities for boaters. To help maintain these environments, the marina and surrounding community have worked diligently to be recertified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina, demonstrating…
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Kevin Holsten, manager of SkipperBud’s Oshkosh Marina, holding his new certified Wisconsin Clean Marina sign. SkipperBud’s Oshkosh Marina has received a Wisconsin Clean Marina designation from Wisconsin Sea Grant and its partners for the marina’s efforts to prevent pollution and protect fish, wildlife, and public health. Wisconsin’s Clean Marina Program launched in 2010 to promote…
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Milwaukee, WI – Boasting extensive stormwater improvements, McKinley Marina earned their second recertification with the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program in late 2024. This recertification demonstrates their eco-friendly values and their commitment to reduce water pollution and improve Lake Michigan. McKinley Marina is a full-service, public marina that spans a wide variety of recreational niches. McKinley…
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(Left to right) Scott Burke, Jerry Kedziora and Larry Willeagal with the South Shore Yacht Club. Image credit: Theresa Qualls, Wisconsin Clean Marina Program Milwaukee, Wisconsin – South Shore Yacht Club has maintained their Wisconsin Clean Marina certification, a testament to their dedication toward the preservation of Wisconsin’s shared water resources. South Shore Yacht Club…
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Racine, Wisconsin – Wisconsin’s largest marina, Reefpoint Marina, earned recertification as a Wisconsin Clean Marina this fall, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship, community and eco-friendly education. With a total of 921 boat slips, Reefpoint Marina is the most expansive marina in the state, a lively part of Racine’s lakefront. Reefpoint Marina works to be…
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Sheboygan, Wisconsin – The City of Sheboygan, known as the “Spirit on The Lake,” is home to Harbor Centre Marina, which was recently recertified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina, reinforcing their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability of Lake Michigan. Since its establishment in 1993, Harbor Centre Marina has been a facility for families and…
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Ephraim Clean Marina personnel – Kim Roberts (Deputy Clerk), Bob Plansky (Marina Committee), John Held (Marina Committee), Bruce Nelson (Marina Committee/Green Tier Committee), Cindy Nelson (Green Tier Committee), Dr. Michael McCutcheon (Village President), Tim Nelson (Village Trustee/Chair of the Marina Committee), and Brent Bristol (Harbormaster/Village Administrator). Image credit: Wisconsin Clean Marina Program Ephraim, Wisconsin – Two Ephraim marinas accomplished multi-year efforts toward becoming a cleaner marina this fall, proudly receiving…
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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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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.