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| How to Do I Evaluate a Marine Contractor or Supplier? |
| Regulations for working on or over the water are constantly changing. Similar to any construction, some activity requires a license. In Florida, we have an aid for the search --- a separate professional association for marine contractors. |
| Marine Contractor Information |
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| Waterfront Project - How Do I Get More "Bang-for-the-Buck"? |
| After regulation (and what 'you must do'), cost seems to over-ride every decision. We have done the research to find either the products or the resources to do the rest. |
Dock Shops - Resources |
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| What Makes a Clean Waterfront? |
| Currently, individual states govern regulations and standards for Clean Marinas. The resources available for both enforcement and compliance varying greatly. Most programs are voluntary. Until recently, marketing recognition (and doing the right thing) were the only rewards for receiving a Clean Marina certification Help us support local Clean Marinas. |
| Clean Marina Package |
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| I'm Just An Individual Trying to Build A Dock -- What Can I Do? |
| You, local Clean Marinas and dock builders can use our resources as a starting point for reach on sustainable waterfront information. Education and focus are the first steps. |
| Personal Dock Checklist |
| Waterfront No Brainers |
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| Is There a Difference Between a Green Marina, a Clean Marina or a Sustainable Marina? |
| No. We use the terms are interchangeably. All refer to marinas which recognize (mandatory or voluntary) standards which improve the quality of waterfront. |
| Sustainable Waterfront Checklist |
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| What Does All This Cost Me? |
| Making the 'right' decisions about waterfront construction is cost effective and saves you money. 'Greening' your project, may produce LOWER price proposals -- both in initial capital costs and long term costs. In the past, conforming to environmental standards required more time and permits; and even, when comparing long-term savings, the cost was difficult to justify. Today not only are some 'green' products priced competitive; but other results (of better warranties and fewer call backs) are changing the bidding process. As well, you may find permitting more favorable. |
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| How Do I Find Products & Services for a Clean/Sustainable Waterfont? |
| You can't pick up a magazine or listen to news documentaries without some reference to green products and green buildings. Many waterfront projects (for over 30 years) have included Clean Water funding (Clean Marinas). Now an emerging niche industry of products and services are available to professionals seeking resoruces to expand the Clean Marina philosophy. We have recognized the need to create a clearing house for that industry information --- and offer this web site. |
| Dock Shops Catalog |
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