Celebrate National Marina Day in Michigan with picnics, open houses and tours
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EmailMichigan certified Clean Marinas work hard to minimize the environmental impacts of boating to provide clean water and healthy habitats in their communities.
In Michigan and throughout Great Lakes states, more than a dozen marinas are participating in National Marina Day on June 9. National Marina Day provides communities an opportunity to check out boating for a day. As part of National Marina Day, boaters and non-boaters can participate in picnics, fishing sessions and marina tours hosted at harbors and marina facilities. To locate a Michigan marina participating in this nationwide event, visit the National Marina Day website.
Marinas are a vital part of communities for boaters and non-boaters alike. As gateways to our waterway recreation, marinas are economic contributors, both locally a
nd nationally, and they can act to protect waterfront environments.
Clean Marinas
Celebrate National Marina day by paying a visit to a certified Clean Marina in your area. Clean Marinas go beyond required measures to minimize the environmental impacts of boating. The Michigan Clean Marina Program is a cooperative effort of the Michigan Boating Industries Association, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and Michigan Sea Grant College Program (Michigan State University Extension and the University of Michigan), and is open to all public and private marinas in the state. The program promotes environmentally sound marina and boating practices to reduce pollution, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and protect Great Lakes water quality.
Certified Clean Marina operators recognize that boaters and the public enjoy playing in clean water surrounded by healthy habitat and wildlife. Visiting a Clean Marina on National Marina Day is an excellent way to thank them for doing their part to ensure that future generations can also enjoy the water.
National Marina Day sponsors include the Army Corps of Engineers, States Organization for Boating Access and the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
Boaters who want to stay at a Michigan Clean Marina can find one by visiting the Location page of the Michigan Clean Marina website. In addition, marinas who want to learn more about the program can read about it on the Michigan Clean Marina Program website or may contact Erin DeVris, Michigan Sea Grant program coordinator at edevries@umich.edu, or Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator Mark Breederland at mbreederl@msu.edu.
