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Discovery Pier in Traverse City opened to the public in July 2020.
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COMMERCE TOWNSHIP â Discovery Pier in Traverse City is one of eight facilities to earn Michigan Clean Marina Program certification.
The program is administered by the Michigan Boating Industries Association. According to a release, the MBIA is a non-profit trade association representing more than 350 marine-related businesses.
The Clean Marina Program is designed to âpreserve and protectâ the Great Lakes through voluntary efforts.
âThe certification process begins with a pledge to participate in the program, followed by a course with an overview of the designation process and a review of best management practices,â the MBIA release said. âAfter implementing improvements and reaching a level of competencies, a CMP Certification Specialist evaluates the facilityâs environmental stewardship.â
Michigan Boating Industries Association
COMMERCE Twp., Mich. – The Michigan Clean Marina Program is pleased to announce eight Michigan marinas have been named as Certified Clean Marinas. They are Discovery Pier- Traverse City, Eagle Pointe Harbor- St. Joseph, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club- Macatawa, Michigan Harbor Properties- St. Clair Shores, North Star Sail Club- Harrison Twp., Pentwater Municipal- Pentwater, Pier 33- St. Joseph, and Skipper Buds Cass Lake- Waterford. Each has been certified for three-year terms through 2023. Additionally, seven marinas have been Recertified as Michigan Clean Marinas. They are All Seasons Marine- South Haven, Copper Harbor State Dock- Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor State Marina- Copper Harbor, East Tawas State Dock- East Tawas, Lac Labelle State Dock- Copper Harbor, Miller Marina- St. Clair Shores, and Port Austin State Harbor- Port Austin. They have been Recertified for another five-year-term through 2025. Ninety-three Michigan marinas have obtained Ce