SC Clean Marina Certification Workshop
Schedule
Fri Nov 21 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Clemson Extension TEACH Center | Charleston, SC
About this Event
The SC Clean Marina Program is a voluntary certification program that recognizes marinas for helping to create a cleaner marine environment in South Carolina by implementing best practices to protect and improve local water quality. Workshop participants will learn about the program, the steps to certification, and how to get their marinas ready for site visits. This training class is required for certification and recertification.
Registration is required and the cost is $100. For marinas new to the program, this fee can be applied toward the total cost of SC Clean Marina certification ($250). For marinas already part of the program, the $100 registration fee covers the recertification process.
Payment process: checks only, payable to the SC Sea Grant Consortium. The mailing address is 287 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Agenda
π: 09:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sign In and Coffee
π: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions
π: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
SC Clean Marina Program Overview and Process
Host: April Turner, SCSGC
Info: A brief overview of the SC Clean Marina Program and steps to certification.
π: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
SC Clean Marina Guidebook and Checklist Review
Host: Milt Hazel, Benchmark Marine Services
Info: A review of the Clean Marina Guidebook outlining a suite of best management practices for marinas and the associated checklist which provides a framework for marinas to follow to achieve certification.
π: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break
Info: A light lunch will be provided.
π: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
South Carolina BIG & CVA Grant Opportunities for Marinas
Host: Ben Stone, SCDNR
π: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Manatees and Marinas
Host: Kelly Lambert, SCDNR
Info: An overview of manatee conservation, best practices, and how marinas and SCDNR can work together to protect manatees.
π: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
E-permitting Guidance and Demonstration
Host: Kelsey Fogarty, SCDES-BCM
Info: This session includes how to navigate the e-Permitting process, including routing to the new permit, maintenance and repair application, amendment application, and point of contacts and other relevant resource information.
π: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
O&M Template Update
Host: Joshua Gold, SCDES-BCM
Info: Introduction and review of the newly updated O & M manual template.
π: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Clemson Extension Tools and Resources
Host: Beatriss Calhoun, Clemson Extension
π: 01:25 PM - 01:30 PM
Wrap Up and Adjourn
Where is it happening?
Clemson Extension TEACH Center, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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