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The Green Edges, Blue Waters Initiative aims to preserve working waterfront and waterway access for recreational boating and fishing. The program helps local maritime industries reduce costs while it promotes and recognizes environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices.  Marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs are in a unique stewardship position to protect our water quality and coastal resources! [...]

Captain Anthony DiLernia, the Director of Kingsborough College’s Maritime Program, created the Green Boat program as a service learning project. His idea was that in addition to increasing the boating skills of students enrolled in the Maritime Tech Program at Kingsborough, he would also provide a service to the community. DiLernia noted that one of [...]