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Maryland Clean Marina Award

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Nominate Edgewater Harbors for DNR Clean Marina Contest

Deale's Herrington Harbour won the award in its first year of existence, but they'll face tough competition from local marinas.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for its second annual Maryland Clean Marina of the Year contest. Through resident nominations, the DNR wants to know which marina throughout Maryland is the absolute best in regards to cleanliness and environmental sensitivity. Herrington Harbour in Deale took home the award last year, but will face competition from other local marinas throughout Edgewater and south county.   “Our goal is to hear from boaters, marine contractors, staff and citizens on the Maryland Clean Marinas that are excelling in their efforts to run a clean facility,” said DNR Program Coordinator Donna Morrow. “This contest celebrates the excellent work of these businesses in protecting our …

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Burr Yacht Sales Becomes Latest 'Maryland Clean Marina'

The local yacht dealership is now the second Edgewater location to receive the award.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) named Burr Yacht Sales in Edgewater as the latest “Maryland Clean Marina” on Monday. Operating on the Selby Bay for almost 50 years, the local dealership sells yachts that cruise up and down the Chesapeake Bay. The award from DNR recognizes yacht clubs that work to reduce their pollution through a variety of mediums.  “Earning the Clean Marina Award was a goal I knew we could achieve, as we always work very hard to keep everything in order,” said John Bullock, salesman and marina representative, in a press release. “Everyone works together and does their part to ensure Burr Yacht Sales runs efficiently as a clean marina." The DNR said the yacht club won the award thanks to its hard work in…

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