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Oakville received top honours as the first municipal marina in Ontario to achieve the Clean Marine Partnership's Five Green Leaf Anchor Diamond rating for its Clean Marine program and overall operation of Oakville and Bronte harbours. "We're creating a more sustainable Oakville and this award recognizes how green we've made our harbours," Mayor Rob Burton said. "Residents can be proud we are operating our harbours at a very high level and protecting them for the future." Oakville recognized for top notch harbours Oakville was previously awarded a Four Green Leaf Anchor rating in 2009. The town improved its status following the implementation of a long list of sustainability initiatives including enhanced lighting at both Oakville and Bronte harbours to reduce overall energy consumption, the addition of a new recycling centre at Bronte Harbour, and the upgrade to hand dryers in the washroom facilities at Bronte and Oakville harbours. To improve customer service, Oakville also developed a tenant /visitor handbook and boater information guide, and implemented Harbours By-law 2012-007 to establish rules and regulations for safe and efficient operation of vessels within both harbours. "Harbours staff has been working with our Environmental Policy department to achieve a higher Clean Marine rating," said Heather Turenne, manager of Harbours and Cemeteries. "As one of only seven marinas in Ontario to achieve a Five Green Leaf Anchor Diamond rating -- and the first municipal marina, there's plenty to be proud of. We'll continue to enhance the sustainability of our harbours in hopes of achieving platinum." Boating Ontario, along with more than 20 marine industry professionals from the Ontario boater and angler associations formed the Clean Marine Partnership in 2001 to develop a voluntary program of environmental best practices for the marine industry. To be recognized, each marina must pass a comprehensive environmental audit to ensure compliance with program standards outlined in the Clean 33 · Friday, July 6, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Marine Operations handbook, including fueling and waste oil, recycling, and energy conservation. The audit provides the marina with a report on its compliance and converts the results into a five-point eco-rating system. Upgraded standards were added in 2009 to allow additional achievement including gold, diamond and platinum status. There are approximately 120 marinas registered in the Clean Marine Program. For information, visit www. oakville.ca Holland Park July 6th - July 12th Hydrangeas `City Line' or `Endless S Summer' ummer' 30% off Regular prices. es. es Perennials 1 gallon pot. 30% off Regular prices. Emerald Spreading Yews All Outdoor pots 30% off Regular prices. 30% off Regular prices. 2243 Fairview Street All Candles, Candle Holders & Lanterns Fire pots 25% off Regular prices. 20% off Regular prices. hollandpark.com BURLINGTON (905) 639-7740 (905) 628-8562 294 York Road DUNDAS Visit Selection may vary from store to store. All specials are while quantities last, unless otherwise stated. GARDEN GALLERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.