Special Projects Coordinator

Submitted by Jim Sinasek

IMPORTANT MEETING

NEW SWRCB MARINA

REQUIREMENT

NEWPORT BEACH CLEAN BOATING NETWORKING CONFERENCE

The City of Newport Beach, Project-GreenWorks and the American Legion Yacht Club will be hosting an upcoming Newport Beach Clean Boating Network Conference. This is an educational forum and outreach group of local marine businesses and boaters promoting environmentally sound boating practices. Mark your calendars:

October 20, 2009

10:00 AM to 12 PM

AMERICAN LEGION POST 291

215 15TH STREET on the bay

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92663

Invited attendees include:

Boat Owners Pump Out Services

Marina Operators Ship Yards

Fuel Dock Operators Paint Manufacturers/Retailers

Hull Cleaning Services Government/Environmental Stakeholders

The following individuals will be making formal presentations:

· Ray Hiemstra with Orange County Coast Keeper will be giving us an update on

the copper TMDL for Newport Harbor and how it will effect each of us.

· Vendor presentations (five minutes each) for products.

· Also, are you aware that the State Water Control Resources Control Board is working on a very stringent monitoring and reporting requirement for all marinas in the state that contain ten or more boats? Will this effect you?

· Question and answer period and time to network with others in your industry.

Seating is limited, so if you plan to attend, please RSVP by email to tonymelum@hotmail.com