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An overview of resources for sustainable waterfront development. Project specific applications of these resources are obtained by requesting an Action Plan.
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| Primer for sustainable waterfront development. (*f) |
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- Glossaries - Library of Terms (sustainable, green, environmental) for use with a Waterfront Action Plan Process
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News |
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The following outline provides four news sections frequently researched by this web site. Collectively they provide a method to stay current on clean waterfront progress. |
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- News Articles & Archive - Listing of news links on clean marinas & waterfront destinations tackling environmental changes and policies.
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- WATERFRONT TOUGH QUESTIONS - A study on the big picture with reference to environmnetal planning. How is the waterfront industry coping?
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- FAQs - Links to Frequently Asked Questions, feedback, blogs and forums on marina and waterfront concerns.
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Standards & Industry Associations |
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Industry organizations with work groups and committees relating to waterfront standards. |
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- American Water Works Association (AWWA) - is the authoritative resource for safe water, providing knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community. Over 60,000 members and 4,600 utilities
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- Edison Electric Institute - EEI represents shareholder-owned electric companies on industry finance and accounting issues, promoting sound business practices and regulatory policies. The Institute assists the environmental compliance efforts of energy supply and delivery companies, and helping shape the future of environmental protection.
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- State Green Lodging Associations
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Procedures & Purchasing |
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Waterfront Environmental Footprint |
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Be Water Neutral -- Improve Water Quality |
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(*f) At the present time, most jurisdictions do not require specific product components used in waterfront development to be reviewed for permitting. Many standards (and more specifically environmental standards) are in early development stages. The following are planning elements which are under study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the International Standards Organization (ISO), Clean Marina programs, and various industry trade associations as affecting your waterfront environmental footprint. (EPA Environmental Improvement Categories).
It is common to view environmental footprints as they relate to energy usage and goals of being "carbon-neutral". The waterfront professional has an additional focus --- that of water usage and water quality stewardship. In most cases maintaining a site which is "water usage neutral" is only a beginning. As an industry we are dedicated to developing methods which improve water quality for our waterways. Waterfront Development No Brainers
Water conservation focus -- retain, recycle and recover water to reduce use of potable water.
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Docks (and in-water equipment)
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Improved in-water construction, maintenance and repair techniques. Updated procedures for dock and breakwater construction, pumpout stations, fuel docks, utility stations, and all methods of providing service on the docks. |
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Shoreline
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Compatibility of bulkheads and shore treatments with wildlife, plant material, water flow and water quality. |
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Equipment
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More efficient maintenance methods and schedules. Improved noise, efficiency of use patterns, materials and products used in operations. |
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Structures
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Drystorage buildings can occupy 40,000 square feet plus additional waterfront space --- Review the energy efficiency techniques for Green buildings applied to offices, clubhouses, maintenance buildings and boat storage buildings. |
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Waste Management |
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Recycling methods, waste water capture, hazardous material procedures and overall site improvement. |
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Reporting - Community Outreach - Monitoring
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Methods employed to educate and inform employees, vendors, industry associates, and the local community |
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EPA Outreach Performance |
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The Clean Waterfront Portfolio 2008 |
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