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Environmentally-Friendly Practices to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution
& Protect our Lakes and Rivers

The Indiana Clean Marina Guidebook provides marinas, boat yards, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters with environmentally-friendly practices to control nonpoint source pollution and protect our lakes and rivers. This guidebook provides the framework on which the Indiana Clean Marina Program is based. Within this guidebook, you will find a variety of best management practices that can be utilized by marinas during their day-to-day operations. You will also find clean boater tip sheets for recreational boaters to educate them on how they can do their part in protecting our aquatic resources.

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• Cover Page, Introductory Letter and Acknowledgments [PDF - 2.16MB]
• Table of Contents [PDF – 723KB]
• Introduction [PDF – 1.57MB]
• Marina Site Location and Design
  • Marina Flushing [PDF – 624KB]
  • Water Quality Assessment [PDF – 1.01MB]
  • Habitat Assessment [PDF – 1.24MB]
  • Shoreline Stabilization [PDF -593KB]
  • Storm Water Run-off [PDF – 1.53MB]
  • Fueling Stations [PDF – 1.01MB]
  • Sewage Facilities [PDF – 1.87MB]
• Marina and Boat Operation
  • Solid Waste (Trash & Marine Debris) [PDF – 1.61MB]
  • Fish Waste [PDF – 990KB]
  • Liquid Materials [PDF – 847KB]
  • Petroleum Control [PDF – 879KB]
  • Boat Cleaning [PDF – 1.12MB]
  • Public Education [PDF – 1.34MB]
  • Boat Operation [PDF – 607KB]
  • Exotic & Nuisance Aquatic Species [PDF – 3.12MB]
• Appendices
  • Appendix A : Indiana Clean Boater Pledge [PDF – 1.28MB]
  • Appendix B: Indiana Clean Marina Pledge [PDF – 806KB]
  • Appendix C: Indiana Clean Marina Program Designation Checklist [PDF – 808KB]
  • Appendix D: Complying With the Hazardous Waste Rules [PDF – 526KB]
  • Appendix E: Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure Plans [PDF – 416KB]
  • Appendix F: Emergency Preparedness & Spill Response [PDF – 472KB]
  • Appendix G: Hazardous Waste Streams [PDF – 3.1MB]
  • Appendix H: Hazardous Waste Generator Status & How the Rules Apply to You [PDF – 235KB]
  • Appendix I: Selecting a Waste Transporter & Recycling-Waste Management Company [PDF – 451KB]
  • Appendix J: Sample Contract Language [PDF – 235KB]
  • Appendix K: Clean Boater Tip Sheets
    • Fuel and Oil [PDF – 754KB]
    • Sewage [PDF – 925KB]
    • Boat Cleaning [PDF – 737KB]
    • Bilges [PDF – 962KB]
    • Solid Waste [PDF – 972KB]
    • Boat Maintenance and Operation [PDF – 763KB]
    • Aquatic Invasive Species [PDF – 703KB]
  • Appendix L: Additional Contact Information [PDF – 227KB]
  • Appendix M: Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 [PDF – 244KB]
  • Appendix N: References [PDF – 484KB]

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