Clean Marina Media Kit

This kit is for members of the media. The components are aimed at providing an overview of the program and its impact on Michigan waterfronts, communities and the environment.

Reasons to cover the program

• It’s easy. A variety of background pieces are included on this page.
• Clean Marina program is an underreported story.
• It’s a great seasonal story or something to keep in the coffers.

Media Kit Contents

• Press release that features usable quotes and a program overview
• List of stories and possible angles
• Map of certified marina locations
• Clean Marina Program brochure
• Clean Marina Classroom overview fact sheet
• Photos: Clean Marina Best Management Practices

Videos

• Videos of program participants (e.g., testimonials, best management practices in effect):
  • Becoming a Clean Marina: It May Be Easier Than You Think
  • Why I Joined the Clean Marina Program
  • Why Choose a Michigan Clean Marina? Boaters Explain
  • Case Study: Designing and Building a Green Marina
  • Best Management Practice: Crushing Oil Filters Makes Economic and Environmental Sense

Visit the Michigan Sea Grant YouTube Channel for more videos.

Clean Marina Program at a Glance

• Voluntary training and certification program for marinas.
• Clean Marinas put environmentally friendly practices into action.
• Owner/operators follow 10 steps, including completing an online course.
• More than 40 marinas in Michigan are certified (with more in the works).
• Michigan, one of first states to have a program, is now leading a regional, Great Lakes effort.

Thank you for your time and consideration. When you do provide coverage of this program, please contact msgpubs@umich.edu.

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