Look at the positive point-I am a businessman promoting the environmental movement. And Edwards Boatyard got lots of positive publicity, which attracted customers with a concern about the water quality. To help control runoff, the marina's upland parking lot, which doubles as boat storage in winter, is not paved but covered with crushed shells. Most boat repair is done indoors. Nontoxic antifreeze is used for winterizing boat engines.
Recycling is encouraged for oil, metal, and batteries.
All hazardous waste is collected and recycled through a Safety Kleen contract. They just wanted to thank me for doing all this and being an example to other marinas. Indeed, he is an outstanding example of what one traditional boatyard business owner can do in both his marina and state.