Welcome to the Marinas & Small Boat Harbors Topic Hub™, a guide to basic information with links to additional on-line resources.

Background and Overview - Includes information on industry statistics and demographics, and environmental and safety considerations, and environmental programs.

Operations - Information about the key processes and raw materials used at marinas; processes addressed include: boat cleaning, sanding/blasting/pressure washing, painting, fueling, engine parts maintenance, winterization and storage, and vessel sewage and bilge pumpout.

Regulations - An overview of federal regulations that marinas need to comply with.

Reasons for Change - Economic benefits and the enhanced public image that come from implementing P2.

P2 Opportunities - Information about technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste.

Assistance Activities - activities of assistance programs.

Where To Go for Help - Contains contact information for assistance programs who offer expertise to this community.

Complete List of Links - Lists all resources cataloged in this hub. If you know of resources relating to this topic, please let us know. We will review all suggestions and include them in the hub if they provide non-biased information not currently covered.

Topic Hub™ Last Updated: 01/03/2008

This Topic Hub is a product of the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2RX)™

The Marinas & Small Boat Harbors Topic Hub was developed by: Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association Contact email:abray@newmoa.org