Mountain Lake Marina on Norris Receives Clean Marina Award
May 16, 2003
LAKE CITY, Tenn. — Mountain Lake Marina on Norris Reservoir will fly the Clean Marina flag in recognition of its achievements in making Norris Reservoir a cleaner place.
The flag will be presented to marina owner Miles Owens on Saturday, May 17, in Lake City. Events planned at the marina throughout the day include:
- Noon – Annual Employee/Customer Appreciation Day with free hot dogs and drinks
- 5 p.m. – Barbecue dinner for customers
- 6 p.m. – Awards presentation.
“To receive this designation, marinas must meet all federal, state and local regulations related to marina management,” said TVA Clean Marina Coordinator Linda Harris. “They must also implement a number of recommended practices to minimize pollution and encourage boaters to become effective stewards of the water resources.”
Mountain Lake Marina has undergone a complete transformation of its business operations. The owner took innovative measures to handle boat sewage; implemented safe fuel management techniques, including having a current spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plan; and provides educational information and learning opportunities for boaters.
For more information or directions to Mountain Lake Marina, contact David Harrell of TVA at 865-632-1636.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power producer and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve 8.3 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Pat Becker, Knoxville (865-632-4660) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
