Mercury Marine Earns Sixth “Green Master” Honor
Mercury Marine has earned “Green Master” designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council for the sixth consecutive year. Earning the Green Master designation places Mercury, headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, among the top 20 percent of the approximately 200 participating companies. Few companies have received the designation six consecutive years. Mercury received a sustainability […] Read More
Ohio Clean Marinas Recognizes New and Recertified Marinas
Marinas throughout Ohio have taken steps to keep Ohio’s bodies of water clean and healthy for recreational and environmental purposes. Seventy-one marinas in Ohio have been certified as Ohio Clean Marinas, and an additional 45 marinas have committed to meet the program’s certification standards, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Ohio […] Read More
EPA Program Makes $1 Billion in Loans Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of up to $1 billion in credit assistance for water infrastructure projects under the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. EPA’s WIFIA program will provide long-term, low-cost credit assistance in the form of direct loans and loan guarantees to creditworthy water projects. WIFIA […] Read More
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act Signed by President Obama
On December 16, President Obama signed a bipartisan bill that will provide critical funds for water-resource infrastructure projects at emerging harbors, channels, locks and dams. The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WINN), which encompasses the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) legislation of 2016, authorizes the needed investment in the maritime and waterways transportation […] Read More
Developer Proposes Resort, Marina on Raystown Lake
Public Opinion News (http://ponews.co/2huTqP6) reported that a resort hotel and marina has been proposed for Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania. Rod Roberts, a developer from Austin, Texas, has proposed leasing 400 acres of lakeside property near the dam held by the Army Corps of Engineers. The plan includes a marina of 100-plus slips, cabins, primitive campsites, a […] Read More
Boating Industry Names Top 100 of 2016
Boating Industry magazine announced its Top 100 dealers of 2016 at a black tie gala on December 8 in Orlando. “From the thousands of dealers in North America — and hundreds of nominations — these 100 dealers are the best of the best,” said Boating Industry Editor in Chief Jonathan Sweet. “These dealers excel not […] Read More
Holiday Gifts for Boaters
This year’s guide features a selection of would-be presents designed to make holiday gifting perfect for every boating enthusiast on your list. GIFTS FOR HER Bass Pro Shops affords an easy shopping excursion for online, catalog and in-store purchases via a gift card that can be loaded in budget-friendly denominations. Choose the Traditional Gift Card […] Read More
Cross View Renovations Underway
Now that it has become part owner and full-time manager of the former Battery Park Marina in Sandusky, Ohio, Hoty Marina Group has renamed the facility Cross View Marine Services and is making upgrades to it. (The family of former owner John Pheiffer retains an interest in the marina as well.) The 14.5-acre waterfront site […] Read More