Fernandina Harbor Marina Successes include Cooperative Dredging,Environmental Responsibility and Community Outreach Fitting Fernandina Beach, FL & Encino, CA: WESTREC Marinas"Fernandina Harbor Marina, announces that its Manager, Joe Springer,has received the designation of Certified Marina Manager (CMM) fromthe Association of Marine Industries at their International Marinaand Boatyard Conference in January. "CMMs represent the elite in the marina and recreationalboating industry. They value true personal and professionalexcellence and strive to maintain the highest levels of ethical andmoral conduct in their commitment to the marina industry,"says John Louis, Westrec Southern Region Manager. "CMMs aremarina professionals who have completed an extensive training andcertification process through the globally recognized InternationalMarina Institute (IMI) and embrace the continuance of education andtraining for themselves and those who work within the marinaindustry," he added. Joe Springer joined Fernandina Harbor Marina in 2010 after the Cityawarded management of the facility to Westrec following a thoroughRFP process. During his tenure, Joe has worked diligently toprovide excellent services for marina patrons, their guests andtransient boaters visiting the historic destination. With thesupport of the Westrec team, Joe leads his marina employees inproviding excellent customer service emphasizing environmentalresponsibility in all aspects of marina operations as well ascommunity outreach events. While Fernandina Harbor Marina has just completed 2012 dredgingoperations, to ensure the best possible access in 2013, additionaldredging operations are already underway. With a siltation rate ofapproximately one inch per month, maintaining a usable depth is anongoing concern for the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Following apresentation in 2011 to the Florida Inland Navigational District(FIND), a partnership was agreed on that leveraged FIND funds withmunicipal budget, enabling the marina to remove over 15,000 cubicyards of dredge material for acceptable depth. "Even though this project was just completed, we are workingon the plan for the 2013 fiscal year to remove even more material.Thoughtful dredging operations allows us attract the broadestspectrum of boats and yachts," says Mr. Springer. Another key management goal since Westrec was awarded theManagement Contract for Fernandina Harbor Marina by the City ofFernandina Beach, was obtaining the Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection CLEAN MARINA status. This has been a toppriority for Joe Springer and his marina team. To become designated as a Clean Marina, facilities must implement aset of environmental measures designed to protect Florida"swaterways. These measures address critical environmental issuessuch as sensitive habitat, waste management, storm water control,spill prevention and emergency preparedness. "There are over 2500 marinas located in the State of Florida;only 257 have achieved the Clean Marina designation. We"veall worked very hard to complete the requirements, to show ourcommitment to this program and are honored to have been awarded theFlorida Clean Marina designation on National Marina Day lastyear," he says. Fernandina Harbor Marina also celebrates the very nature ofboating. Recently, the site hosted the 2012 Marina Trawler OwnersAssociation"s MTOA Spring 2012 Rendezvous and was a proudsponsor of the city"s Annual Shrimpfest. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 May 2012 ). The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Motion Theater Chair , China Mini 4D Cinema System, and more. For more , please visit 3D Theater System today!
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