Big Bear Resort Receives TVA Clean Marina Certification
June 28, 2006
Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Reservoir is flying a Clean Marina flag in recognition of the marina’s efforts to preserve and protect water quality in the Tennessee River system.
Janet Caldemeyer, owner of Big Bear Resort, received the Clean Marina Flag last fall.
“To receive this designation, a marina must meet all federal, state and local regulations related to marina management,” said Nick Morris, TVA’s Clean Marina coordinator for Kentucky Reservoir. “Big Bear Resort has worked hard to receive this certification, training its staff on clean fueling techniques including spill clean up and minimizing spills by only allowing staff to fuel boats.”
Other efforts leading to Clean Marina certification include protecting shorelines from erosion and providing educational information and learning opportunities for boaters. TVA’s Clean Marina program helps marinas protect water quality by encouraging marina-sponsored boater education and reducing water pollution and erosion.
Big Bear Resort is also hosting a National Clean Boating Campaign event at the marina from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1. The Clean Boating Campaign provides the public with an opportunity to have boats inspected by local coast guard auxiliary officers or TVA Police to ensure they comply with current regulations.
Fuel collars that reduce splash backs when fueling and bilge socks that absorb pollutants from bilge bays will be provided to participants. Educational brochures that describe a variety of clean boating practices, t-shirts, hats and drink holders will also be available.
More information on Clean Marina certification and clean boating is available.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financing with revenues of $7.8 billion in 2005. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve approximately 8.6 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood damage reduction, navigation, water quality and recreation.
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