WARREN, R.I. – The Association of Marina Industries
(AMI) has partnered with the National Youth Marine
Alliance for National Marina Day, an annual event
designed to bring politicians and the public to marinas
to educate them on the valuable service marinas offer as
gateways to our waters, it reported in a recent
statement.
NYMA invites all marines to participate in Preserve
America's Waterways, led by the Boy Scouts of America, a
National Youth Marine Alliance partner. It is a national
initiative to help every marina operator host a youth
service project at their facility to keep the waterways
clean, according to the association.
AMI said it formed the partnership in recognition of the
important role marinas have in getting kids to
appreciate our waterways and enhance their awareness of
the sensitive water and waterfront environments. This
partnership provides an opportunity for marinas to work
with their future customers and teach them not only the
value of the waterfront but also the fun of recreational
boating, the association stated.
While Preserve America's Waterways is an official part
of National Marina Day (Aug. 8), marinas may schedule a
clean up day at any time from March through December,
AMI reported. The clean up can be done in preparation
for National Marina Day events or can be part of
post-event clean-up. All participating youth will
receive a national recognition certificate that can be
presented at the marina on National Marina Day creating
an opportunity for press coverage at the event,
according to the association.
The process to sign up costs nothing. Marinas pick a day
or weekend they want their facility cleaned up, and a
local youth group will adopt the project, AMI reported.
Every activity is covered by the BSA insurance, and an
adult leader and supervisor will accompany the scouts.
Every participating marina will be recognized with the
Youth Stewardship Partner Award, stated the association.
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