Four Norris Reservoir Marinas Receive Clean Marina Awards
October 24, 2002
Four Tennessee marinas on Norris Reservoir will now be able to fly Clean Marina flags as a result of their actions to clean up the reservoir.
In ceremonies open to the public, flags will be presented to Ike Vanderpool, owner of Andersonville Boat Dock in Andersonville; Steve Pemberton, owner of Norris Dam Marina in Lake City; Dalan Courtney, owner of Shanghai Resort and Marina in LaFollette; and Luke Kirklin, dock master of Stardust Marina/Harbour Club in Andersonville.
The
scheduled dates and times for the award presentations are:
- October 28 –
Shanghai Resort, 10 a.m. - noon; Norris Dam Marina, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- October 30 –
Stardust Marina/Harbour Club, 10 a.m. - noon; Andersonville Boat Dock,
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
“To receive this designation, marinas must meet all federal, state, and local regulations related to marina management,” says TVA Clean Marina Coordinator Linda Harris. “They must also implement a number of recommended practices to minimize pollution and encourage boaters to become effective stewards of water resources.”
All four marinas have undergone a complete transformation of their business operations, Harris said. They have voluntarily sought innovative measures to handle boat sewage; they employ safe fuel management techniques, including having a current Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures plan; and they provide educational information and learning opportunities for boaters.
The Clean Marina certifications are being presented in concert with TVA’s involvement in the Year of Clean Water. Congress, a number of the nation’s governors, and national organizations have proclaimed 2002 the Year of Clean Water. This month marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act.
For more information or directions to these marinas, contact David Harrell of TVA at 865-632-1636.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power producer, and its power system is self-financed. It provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve 8.3 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Pat Becker, Knoxville (865-632-4660) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
