Florida Clean Boating Partnership

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=3 height=150 BGCOLOR="#00BFBF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home"><U><B> | HOME</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Florida Clean Boating Partnership</B></div> <div> <B>Holmes Enterprises</B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=250 BGCOLOR="#FFFF80" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Click on any of the images below to obtain more information</B> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" ><B>on these programs developed by the State of Florida.</B><B>  </B></FONT><B>Use your browser back button to return to this private web page.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please help keep Florida's waters clean and enjoy our wonderful gifts of nature here!</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/d"><U><IMG SRC="38bb38e0.png" border=0 width="179" height="142" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/marina/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/m"><U><IMG SRC="394b58e0.png" border=0 width="181" height="142" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/boatyard/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/b"><U><IMG SRC="396b38f0.png" border=0 width="179" height="143" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/retailer/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/r"><U><IMG SRC="398af8b0.png" border=0 width="175" height="139" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/boater/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/b"><U><IMG SRC="39ab08b0.png" border=0 width="176" height="139" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=330 BGCOLOR="#A6CAF0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Florida Clean Boating Partnership</div> <div> The Clean Boating Partnership, a public/private effort, is a liaison between the State of Florida and the marine industry. The Partnership has developed four specific programs to encourage environmentally-friendly practices, beyond regulatory requirements, in and around Florida’s waterways. </div> <bR> <div> In forming the Clean Boating Partnership (<B>CBP</B>), Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of Law Enforcement became partners with the Marine Industry Association of Florida, the Florida Sea Grant Program, the International Marina Institute, the United States Coast Guard and representatives of privately-owned, as well as publicly owned marinas throughout Florida.</div> <bR> <div> Through workshops held around the state, members of the <B>CBP</B> are available to provide training and “mentoring,” which is accessible to all. From the beginning, the CBP has had one goal: <B>clean waterways for all, whether it is for business, industry or recreation. </B></div> <bR> <div> The partnership approach targets four main areas: boaters, marinas, boatyards and marine retailers.</div> <bR> <div> The <B>Clean Marina</B>, <B>Clean Boatyard</B> and <B>Clean Marine Retailer Programs</B> focus on owner/operators of facilities catering to the boating community through slip rentals, painting, repair, maintenance, fueling, supplies, sales and other services. </div> <bR> <div> This is accomplished through workshops, technical assistance and conferences. A facility can become “designated” as clean facility by following a detailed action plan checklist and meeting current environmental regulations. Once the facility has a verification “walk through” by members of the <B>CBP</B> and District DEP, a facility is then recommended for designation.</div> <bR> <div>  A ceremony may be held where the facility receives their designation plaque and flag to fly over their business. Designated facilities in Florida receive press and are also identified on the DEP website and in publications such as the Florida Cruising Directory and Florida’s Marina Guide.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="38ffac90.png" border=0 width="250" height="201" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Clean Marina</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="390f4c90.png" border=0 width="244" height="201" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Clean Boatyard</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="391e6ad0.png" border=0 width="230" height="173" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Clean Retailer</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> The<B> Clean Boater Program</B> zeros in on the recreational aspect of waterway access, addressing through the “Clean Boating Habits” booklet such topics as Hurricane Preparedness, Boat Cleaning, Petroleum Control, Boaters Impact on Plant and Sea Life, and many other areas. Boaters are asked to take the “Clean Boater Pledge”, at which time they receive the booklet, a Clean Boater Sticker for their vessel, and other items to keep on board to remind them of their commitment to help keep Florida’s waters clean for all to enjoy.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="392f2c10.png" border=0 width="242" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <div> <B>Clean Boater</B></div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=250 BGCOLOR="#FFFF80" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="38cda010.jpg" border=0 width="218" height="257" ALT="BEH pic" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Bruce E. Holmes, PE</B></div> <div> <B>Holmes Enterprises</B></div> <div> <B>Hello,</B></div> <div> <B>As a lifelong Floridian, I ask you to do your part to help make Florida's waters a resource to enjoy and nurture for future Floridians.</B></div> <div> <B>I am a member of the Florida Clean Boating Partnership which has many dedicated individuals and businesses that are committed to help make use of Florida waters a high "Quality of Life" enjoyment.</B></div> <div> <B>I will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help direct you to resources to achieve your goals regarding the various programs.</B></div> <div> <B>If you are in need of more dedicated resources, I am also available as a private consultant to help you with complying with the various programs involved, including Phase 1 ESA surveys for your properties.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="floridacleanboating4d.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Phase 1 ESA Requirements"><U><B>Click here to see why you should be in the Clean Marina or Clean Boatyard Program</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Bruce E. Holmes, PE</B></div> <div> <B>Holmes Enterprises</B></div> <div> <B>561 215 8435 (cell)</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:BruceEHolmesPE@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:BruceEHolmesPE@aol.com"><U><B>Email for Information</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>PS/ </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home"><U><B>"Home"</B></U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home"><U><B> </B></U></A><B>link in heading take you to more information on my background and services.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>   </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>