NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
March 17, 2008
Vol. 38, No. 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact Crystal Nagyiski, Pollution Prevention/Delaware Clean Marina Program, 302-739-9909 or Melanie Rapp, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.
Delaware Clean Marina Expo Set for April 2
The latest “green” products and services for the marine industry will be showcased at the Delaware Clean Marina Expo, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 at Delaware Technical and Community College located on Rt. 18 near the U.S. Rt. 113 intersection in Georgetown. Delaware’s first “green” marina expo is free to attend, but pre-registration is requested by contacting Crystal Nagyiski at 302-739-9909 or crystal.nagyiski@state.de.us.
“The expo was organized to provide marina owners and operators with information and services that will help them reduce environmental impacts and operate “greener” more sustainable businesses,” said Crystal Nagyiski, DNREC’s Pollution Prevention Program manager and expo coordinator. ”There are many activities that businesses can do to improve our marine environment – reduce wastes, conserve energy and the wise and sustainable use of our natural resources – while at the same time, increase their bottom line.”
The expo will showcase businesses and organizations that provide environmentally-sound products and services for marinas, boatyards, and marine stores. Companies, that provide environmental services in waste management, recycled products, green cleaning products, pumpout systems, vessel wash water recycling units and environmental planning and consulting, will exhibit.
In addition, agencies offering regulatory information and best management practices will display the latest materials on available resources and technical assistance. DNREC’s Pollution Prevention; Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch; Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling program; Tank Management Branch; and Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section will be on-hand to answer questions and provide information. The Delaware Energy Office’s exhibit will include information on alternative energy sources, conservation practices, and grant opportunities.
Three presentations – “How to Become a Delaware Clean Marina,” “Hazardous Waste at Your Marina,” and How to Develop Operation and Maintenance Plans”- will be featured in the morning and afternoon.
For more information, visit the Delaware Clean Marina Program at http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/p2/Pages/DelawareCleanMarinaProgram.aspx.
DNREC’s Pollution Prevention Program provides non-regulatory assistance to businesses and industrial facilities to help identify and implement cost effective waste reduction opportunities. Services provided include onsite waste reduction assessments, pollution prevention industry roundtable and pollution prevention guides and manuals. More information is available at www.dnrec.delaware.gov/p2
