JULY 2017 • FOGHORN 23 FOGHORNFOCUS: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WORK BOATS. THAT WORK. MAVRIKMARINE.COM | 360.296.4051 Unsurpassed quality and attention to detail. Specializing in aluminum and steel new construction, refit & repair. Green WATERS program participant using best green business practices. PVA Green WATERS is an envi- ronmental stewardship program to conserve, protect and preserve the natural environment through green business practices set forth by the Passenger Vessel Association. “We do what we can to contribute positive- ly to the environment,” said Debbie Gosselin, President of Watermark. “ We o p e r a t e o n t h e Chesapeake Bay and we work with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the state of Maryland’s envi- ronmental initiatives and we’re pleased that reports show that the health of the Bay is improving.” The following practices that account for Watermark’s efforts are just a few that define the operation as a PVA Green WATERS Program participant are only a small percentage of our efforts. WATERMARK’S BEST GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICES • Low flow toilets on vessels • Native plants landscaping • Paperless Training courses • Direct Deposit of paychecks • Emailed document share practices • Online reservations and ticketing to reduce paper tickets • Power down offices at close of business • Fuel conserving policies managed by vessel RPM control • CFL Lighting • Compliance with EPA’s Vessel General Permit • Office paperwork recycling program • Eco-Shredder for all outdated paperwork and cardboard • Recycle the oil used by our vessels • Recycle the anti-freeze used by our vessels • Recycle scrap metal • Supply reusable water canisters with water coolers for all of our employees Watermark’s reusable water bottles reduce landfill waste.