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2023 TE N NES S E E VALLE Y MARINAS AND CAMPGROUNDS
Piney Point
Campground
Vina, AL
Bear Creek
Reservoir
Tennessee Valley Marinas and Campgrounds:
Operating your business in the Tennessee Valley is no small feat. It requires tenacity, hard work, and
2023 PARTNERS environmental conscientiousness as your business is conducted in an ever-changing environment. In addition
to federal, state and local laws, TVA also has guidelines that must be followed.
The success of your business is influenced not only by your actions, but also those of your staff, patrons and
the general public. Then there is unpredictable nature, which can blow in with a gust of wind or rising waters
and cause unexpected damage to your property and the surrounding environment that you rely upon for your
business. It can be a lot to balance.
This calendar recognizes the Clean Marinas and Camp-Right Campgrounds in the Tennessee Valley. Criteria
for each program are described in the following pages. Though there is no fee directly associated with being
in either program, participants expend extra resources to ensure that their facilities go above and beyond to
support the beautiful natural resources of the Tennessee Valley region. We salute you.
Thank you. Please keep up the great work!
Allen Clare
Cover Photo: Watauga Lakeshore Resort & Marina – Hampton, TN – Watauga Reservoir Vice President, River and Resources Stewardship
Tennessee Valley Clean Marinas
ID Name Reservoir ID Name Reservoir ID Name Reservoir
1 Lighthouse Landing Resort & Marina Kentucky 16 Lake Guntersville Marina & Sailing Club Guntersville 31 Boone Lake Marina Boone
2 Big Bear Resort & Marina Kentucky 17 Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina Guntersville 32 Laurel Marina South Holston
3 Hester’s Resort & Marina LLC Kentucky 18 Jackson County Park Marina Guntersville 33 Painter Creek Marina South Holston
4 Perryville Marina Kentucky 19 Erwin Marine Riverfront Nickajack 34 Friendship Marina South Holston
5 Lakeview Cottages & Marina Kentucky 20 Chickamauga Marina Chickamauga 35 Cove Ridge Marina Watauga
6 Breakers Marina Kentucky 21 Gold Point Yacht Harbor Chickamauga 36 Alarka Boat Dock Fontana
7 Paris Landing State Park Marina Kentucky 22 Island Cove Marina & Resort Chickamauga 37 Almond Boat & RV Park Fontana
8 Pebble Isle Marina Kentucky 23 Caney Creek Marina Watts Bar 38 Prince Boat Dock Fontana
9 Cuba Landing Marina Kentucky 24 Fort Loudon Marina Fort Loudoun 39 The Ridges Marina Chatuge
10 Riverstone Marina Kentucky 25 Volunteer Landing Marina Fort Loudoun 40 Boundary Waters Resort & Marina Chatuge
11 Aqua Yacht Harbor Pickwick 26 Beach Island Resort & Marina Norris 41 Nottely Marina Nottely
12 Grand Harbor Marina Pickwick 27 Mountain Cove Marina Douglas 42 Lake Blue Ridge Marina Blue Ridge
13 Florence Harbor Marina Pickwick 28 Greenlee of May Springs Cherokee 43 Mountain View Marina Hiwassee
14 Ditto Landing Marina Wheeler 29 Greenlee Campground, RV & Marine Cherokee 44 Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina Parksville
15 Sunrise Marina Guntersville 30 Warriors’ Path State Park Fort Patrick Henry 45 Watauga Lakeshore Resort & Marina Watauga
This map reflects the certified marinas at the time of printing. Several marinas are working on first-time certification and recertification.
For the most current list of certified marinas, check our website at tva.com/cleanmarinas.
Tennessee Valley Clean
Marina Program
The Tennessee Valley Authority created this program to support
and recognize marina operators and owners who are voluntarily
striving to protect the water resources of the Tennessee Valley
and to promote environmentally responsible marina and boating
practices. This program is a way for TVA to recognize those
marinas that go a step further to ensure clean water is available
to future generations.
This program scores marinas on seven topic areas. In Stormwater Management and Control
each of the categories listed below, a marina must complete Storm runoff from parking lots, maintenance and repair areas, and shorelines
75% of the recommended actions in order to be considered transports many pollutants to the lake. Some float on the water, and some
for certification: sink, but they all impact the aquatic environment.
Sewage Management Public Education
Raw or improperly treated sewage contains chemical and nutrient pathogens. A boating public that understands the causes, sources and effects of
Many of these pose a serious threat to human health and the aquatic pollution is more likely to want clean water to play in.
environment.
How to get certified
Fuel Management Ninety marinas have been certified since the start of the program in 2002.
Spilled fuel creates a barrier to oxygen movement across the water surface, Certification is good for two years until renewal. After the first renewal,
coats the leaves of aquatic plants, discolors boat hulls and dock supports, recertification is required every four years.
and deteriorates unencased flotation material.
Has your certification lapsed? Not sure? Check our website – all currently
Solid Waste and Petroleum Recycling/Disposal certified marinas are listed – or review your certificate. Are you interested in
Trash and litter can be environmentally damaging and aesthetically getting your certification renewed, or have you never been certified and would
displeasing. like to be?
Vessel Operation, Maintenance and Repair The process is easy – just give us a call. You can find the guidebook and
Debris, drips and spills from vessel cleaning, maintenance and repair checklist on our website. If you are really pressed for time, we will fill your
can end up in the water when it rains or snows. Paint chips, metal filings, checklist out for you – it takes about two hours. More than likely you already
petroleum products and cleaning solvents can be toxic to aquatic life. are doing many of the actions on the checklist, so don’t think it will be
expensive to become certified. If you have questions, let us know.
Marina Siting, Design and Maintenance
Locating marina structures so that they take advantage of existing water and To get started today, call 423-876-6703 or email rmking@tva.gov. You also
wind currents and natural topography can make property maintenance easier. may visit tva.com/cleanmarinas for more information.
Mountain Cove Marina
Sevierville, TN
Douglas Reservoir
Tennessee Valley Camp-Right Campgrounds
ID Name Reservoir ID Name Reservoir ID Name Reservoir
1 Kentucky Dam Village State Park Kentucky 16 Slickrock Campground Bear Creek 31 Riley Creek Campground Watts Bar
2 Lighthouse Landing Resort & Marina Kentucky 17 Elliott Branch Campground Bear Creek 32 Melton Hill Dam Campground Fort Loudoun
3 Birmingham Point RV Park Kentucky 18 Williams Hollow Campground Bear Creek 33 Norris Dam State Park Norris
4 Kenlake State Resort Park Kentucky 19 Horseshoe Bend Campground Bear Creek 34 Loyston Point Campground Norris
5 Water’s Edge RV Park Kentucky 20 Piney Point Campground Bear Creek 35 Lakeview Resort & Marina Norris
6 Paris Landing State Park Kentucky 21 Decatur/Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday Wheeler 36 Beach Island Resort & Marina Norris
7 Cane Creek Marina & Campground Kentucky 22 Honeycomb Campground Guntersville 37 Cherokee Dam Campground Cherokee
8 Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Kentucky 23 Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina Guntersville 38 Panther Creek Campground Cherokee
9 Pebble Isle Marina & Campground Kentucky 24 Tims Ford State Park Tims Ford 39 Douglas Tailwater Campground Douglas
10 Wildlife Cove Campground Kentucky 25 Barton Springs Campground Normandy 40 Douglas Headwater Campground Douglas
11 Mousetail Landing State Park Kentucky 26 Cedar Point Campground Normandy 41 Warriors’ Path State Park Campground Fort Patrick Henry
12 Perryville Marina & Campground Kentucky 27 Shellmound Campground Nickajack 42 Watauga Dam Campground Watauga
13 Pickwick Dam Campground Pickwick 28 Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park Apalachia 43 Observation Knob Park & Campground South Holston
14 Pickwick Landing State Park Pickwick 29 Hornsby Hollow Campground Watts Bar 44 Sugar Hollow Park Campground Beaver Creek
15 J.P. Coleman State Park Pickwick 30 Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina Watts Bar 45 Washington County Park & Campground South Holston
This map reflects the certified campgrounds at the time of printing. Several campgrounds are working on first-time certification and recertification.
For Camp-Right Campgrounds go to tva.com/campright.
Tennessee Valley
Camp-Right
Campground Program
• Promotes environmentally responsible campground management
and camping practices on TVA land
• Cultivates sustainable campgrounds that provide high-quality
camping experiences
• Conserves natural resources of the Tennessee Valley
• Encourages camper education and offers incentives, when
possible, to reward creative and proactive campground operations
Williams Hollow Campground
Spruce Pine, AL
Environmentally Friendly Criteria
Bear Creek Reservoir
Reduce environmental impacts and Consider the impact on the environment and Prevent solid and liquid waste from polluting Reduce pollution and increase
conserve and enhance natural resources how sustainable a campground will be for our lands and waters environmental awareness
the future
tva.com/campright · rmking@tva.gov · 423-876-6703
2023
JANUARY
Beach Island Resort
& Marina
Maynardville, TN
Norris Reservoir
“It was very important to me that we become a Tennessee Valley Clean Marina and Camp-Right Campground so that we could show our customers that we care about keeping the lake and land ‘Clean.’ Any marina and campground on Norris Lake that is not a certified Clean Marina and
Camp-Right Campground should definitely get on board to get it done. It was a fun learning experience.” – Larry Collier, Director of Management and Operations
Hope for the best – prepare for the worst SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Marina operations involve several federal requirements, one being the Spill Prevention,
Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. This is required for marinas that operate
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aboveground petroleum storage tanks with an aggregate storage capacity of more
than 1,320 gallons or underground storage tanks with a combined capacity larger
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than 42,000 gallons. However, because it is the first line of defense against petroleum
pollution, it is recommended for all marinas.
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An SPCC plan describes oil handling operations, spill prevention practices, discharge
or drainage controls, and the facility’s personnel, equipment and resources that would
be used to prevent petroleum from reaching navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.
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It should be prepared by a professional engineer and recertified every five years, either
through self-certification if there are no changes in the fueling system and the operator
understands the plan, or by a professional engineer if there is a change.
Beach Island Marina had an MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
outdated SPCC plan, but
after learning more about the
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program, management took the
extra steps to get its plan updated.
It took a little more time and
money, but now they are prepared
to handle an emergency, and this
could save not only the aquatic
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FEBRUARY
Decatur/Wheeler Lake KOA
Holiday Campground
Hillsboro, AL
Wheeler Reservoir
“As new campground owners with campground expansion underway, we found the Camp-Right Campground certification process helped us make wise conservation decisions in our design and implementation.” – Jeremy and Ally Baldwin, Owners
Be an explorer SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Decatur/Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday Campground has plenty of activities for campers to
enjoy. Operators and staff know that half the fun of traveling is being an explorer, so they
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provide information about exciting activities that are authentic to the region.
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Discovering locally owned restaurants and shops; sampling local foods; taking cool walking
tours, hikes or paddles; and seeing places unique to the community are the best ways to
learn. Plus, these endeavors support the local economy. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
While visiting, be gentle on the environment. Plan ahead and have what you need for a safe
and enjoyable adventure. Respect people you encounter, preserve your memories with
photos, and dispose of your trash properly. Then tell your friends and family about your
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While enjoying
the lakes, trails, VALENTINE’S DAY
picnic areas and
campgrounds,
share your
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own stories
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and photos on
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Instagram using
#TVAfun.
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MARCH
Goose Pond Colony
Resort Marina
Scottsboro, AL
Guntersville Reservoir
“Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina was initially certified as a Clean Marina in 2003. We proudly continue to lead in this distinction through the extra steps taken to ensure that we protect the water quality.” – Steve Clark, Manager
What goes in comes out SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Stormwater drains are designed to help prevent flooding by diverting rainwater and
melted snow. Stormwater can collect and transport soil particles, petroleum products,
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polluted water flows to streams and rivers, and can adversely impact water quality and 30
aquatic habitats.
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the potential to impact stormwater runoff are usually required to have a stormwater
management plan. The plan specifies how stormwater will be managed.
Goose Pond Colony Resort
Marina uses a boom around
its drain to filter water
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before it goes into the drain.
It also has “no dumping, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS ST. PATRICK’S DAY GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY
drains to river” stickers that
remind patrons about the
environmental consequences
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of dumping.
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APRIL
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic
River State Park
Delano, TN
Apalachia Reservoir
“Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park works hand in hand with TVA to provide rafting, fishing and recreational opportunities in some of the cleanest water that Tennessee has to offer. Being a Tennessee Valley Camp-Right Campground
is a recognition of our shared commitments and values.” – Angelo Giansante, Park Manager
Pollinator-proud SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
“Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food
crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce,” according to the USDA. “Some
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animal pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths, birds and bats, and beetles and other
insects.” Unfortunately, environmental contaminants, habitat loss and other stressors
have created a decline in many pollinator populations.
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Gee Creek campground in Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park is proud to support
pollinators by setting aside areas for native, non-invasive pollinator plants. It is a certified
Official Monarch Waystation GOOD FRIDAY
that meets the habitat needs of
monarch butterflies during their
annual migration across North
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America. You can be pollinator-
proud by creating a pollinator EASTER
habitat. Projects can be as simple
as flowers in a window box or as
big as a pollinator meadow.
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Unable to plant for pollinators?
Please help spread the word about
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their importance.
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Ditto Landing Marina
Huntsville, AL
Wheeler Reservoir
“Being designated as a Clean Marina is at the top of our list at Ditto Landing. It shows that we take our responsibility to protect the environment seriously. TVA’s efforts to keep our water clean and safe do not go unseen, and we appreciate the opportunity to follow in their footsteps.”
– Brandi Quick, Executive Director
Sewage management SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Discharging untreated sewage into public water is prohibited. Public waters are classified
as either discharge (capable of accepting treated sewage) or no discharge (waste must
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be retained in a holding tank until properly removed).
Raw or improperly treated boat sewage is harmful to human health and water quality.
Pathogens can affect health directly through contact with water or indirectly through
consumption of contaminated shellfish. Marinas can help reduce the amount of sewage 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
discharge by providing sewage pump-out services.
Ditto Landing Marina provides pump-out
services. Though it is located on Wheeler
Reservoir, which is a discharge reservoir,
it has rules that prohibit the discharge of
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NATIONAL SAFE BOATING
sewage, treated or untreated, within the WEEK BEGINS
harbor limits. MOTHER’S DAY BIKE TO WORK DAY ARMED FORCES DAY
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JUNE
Lighthouse Landing
Resort & Marina
Grand Rivers, KY
Kentucky Lake
“Lighthouse Landing and our guests are excited that we are a Camp-Right Campground. Our mission is to manage our property to ensure it’s environmentally friendly and inviting to our guests.” – Kurt and Sandy Sutterer, Owners
Mixing it up SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Lighthouse Landing Resort & Marina knows how to “mix things up”! Its supply room is S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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full of vinegar, baking soda and spray bottles to reduce reliance on chemical cleaners. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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and nontoxic products. 30 31 MONTH BEGINS NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
Lower in cost and readily available, vinegar mixed with water in varying amounts can be
used to clean chrome sink fixtures, glass and mirrors. It’s also great to cut grease, mop 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ceramic tiles and deodorize toilets. Add baking soda to vinegar and you can freshen
sink drains, clean toilets, kill mildew in laundry and clean grout.
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Green cleaning recipes are easy to
find. So, join Lighthouse Landing
Resort & Marina in creating a
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healthy and safe environment, and
do a little “mixing it up” yourself! FLAG DAY
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JULY
Boundary Waters
Resort & Marina
Hiawassee, GA
Chatuge Reservoir
“Boundary Waters Resort & Marina has been family-owned and -operated since 1983. We’re committed to protecting our lake and the environment for generations to come.” – Kevin Clem, Campground Manager
Don’t let it wash away SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Erosion is the wearing of land caused by wind, rainfall, and human disturbance. Protecting
the shorelines and streambanks of the Tennessee River and its tributaries protects water 4
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quality, wildlife and natural beauty. There are three types of shoreline stabilization: live 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
plantings, bioengineering and hard armoring. The technique used should be determined 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
on a case-by-case basis and may require professional assistance.
Live plantings is a low-cost investment method that involves selecting the appropriate 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
vegetation and allowing nature to heal itself. Property owners generally can implement
this technique on their own. Bioengineering relies on a combination of structural INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG
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components and plants to produce a dense stand of vegetation and a landscape element. INDEPENDENCE DAY
Bioengineering may involve bank shaping to reduce the slope of the land and can be
costly. Lastly, there is hard armoring, which includes installing rock riprap or gabion wire
baskets filled with rock. Hard armoring also may involve bank shaping.
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Boundary Waters Resort & Marina used the bioengineering method by installing riprap
and coconut rolls to control a portion of its eroding shoreline. The fabricated roll holds
the soil in place while vegetation
that was embedded in the roll
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grows. It may take two to three
years before the vegetation
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which bank stabilization method
is best for a specific area, call
800-882-5263.
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AUGUST
Kenlake State
Resort Park
Hardin, KY
Kentucky Lake
“We want our campers to have the best and safest experience possible. The Camp-Right program has guided us in providing information that helps that happen.” – Jesse Sirls, Campground Manager
Burn trash in your campfire – NOT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Kenlake State Resort Park is a primitive tent campground, where it may be tempting to
toss trash into the campfire instead of into a trash bag. However, this is not a good idea,
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and in some places, it is illegal.
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Cardboard packaging, sandwich bags, candy wrappers, chip bags and cigarette butts
may seem harmless, but they’re not. Campground staff reminds campers that garbage
burned in a campfire can create toxic fumes, which are released into the environment. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Those fumes then are inhaled by those
around the campfire and absorbed into GLOBAL SLEEP UNDER
food cooked over the flames. Some THE STARS NIGHT
burned packaging produces lead and
other contaminants that are left behind
in the fire’s ash. Burning trash or food
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in your campfire ring also can attract
animals, putting them at risk of ingesting
toxic chemicals.
Instead of playing out that scenario,
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dispose of trash in garbage cans,
dumpsters or recycling bins. It’s the
environmentally friendly and smart
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Cuba Landing Marina
Waverly, TN
Kentucky Reservoir
“After sustaining storm damage in 2019, we basically had to rebuild all its facilities. At that time, we implemented more eco-friendly features. We are proud of our Clean Marina status and committed to do all within our power to preserve the water quality in our harbor and surrounding area.”
– Paul Powell, General Manager
Enclose it to contain it SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
For years, unencased flotation was used underneath docks to ensure they would float.
However, it is difficult to recycle and can take over 500 years to decompose. When it is
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Flotation for all docks, boat mooring buoys, and other water-use facilities should be
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within 40 feet of a line carrying fuel should be 100% impervious to water and fuel.
Use encased flotation. Reuse of plastic, metal or other previously used containers for NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY
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encasement or flotation is prohibited.
During a reconstruction
project, Cuba Landing Marina
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replaced all unencased
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with encased flotation. It
costs more, but in the long
run, its benefits will outweigh
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the cost. Besides, eventually,
all unencased flotation will be
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prohibited, and by making the
switch now, they are ahead of
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NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY2023
OCTOBER
J.P. Coleman
State Park
Iuka, MS
Pickwick Reservoir
“We have always had a strong commitment to protecting the natural resources in our area. To be recognized as a Tennessee Valley Camp-Right Campground lets others know we are using good management practices.” – Gary Ray, Park Manager
Starry, starry night SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
A clear, star-filled night sky is a phenomenal sight. The Milky Way, constellations and meteor
showers are all magnificent.
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But light pollution, created by outdoor lighting, can have measurable effects on nighttime ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY TENNESSEE RIVER RESCUE
ecosystems. This includes nocturnal critters like frogs, toads, birds that hunt at night, and
other wildlife.
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J.P. Coleman State Park Campground understands the importance of reducing light
pollution. They use only Dark-Sky-friendly lighting in their public areas and encourage
everyone to: COLUMBUS DAY
• light only what you need; too much light is
wasteful and harms wildlife
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• use automatic timers, dimmers and motion
sensors
• use LED lightbulbs
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HALLOWEEN2023
NOVEMBER
Island Cove
Marina & Resort
Harrison, TN
Chickamauga Reservoir
“At Island Cove, we take our Clean Marina status seriously. We realize the value of water conservation and look for new ways to operate in a more environmentally friendly manner.” – Michael Sheets, Manager
Every drop counts SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Conserving water saves energy. Energy is needed to filter, heat and pump water to your
business, so reducing your water use also reduces your carbon footprint. Using less water
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keeps more in our ecosystems and helps to keep wetland habitats available for animals
like otters, herons and fish.
Marinas use a lot of water. A very slight leak
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if not fixed within a reasonable amount of
time. Regularly inspecting for leaks and
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repairing them immediately ensures that water
and money are not being wasted. Low-flow
faucets, shower heads and toilets can be
installed for extra savings in water use. Some
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equipment needs only a simple alteration,
such as installation of automatic shut-off AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
nozzles on hoses, to reduce the amount of
water used. Island Cove Marina installed a
Wi-Fi-enabled water hose control that allows
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water flow to be controlled with a mobile
device. During boat maintenance, water can
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be used on demand instead of its flowing
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freely until needed. This also saves money on OCTOBER 2023 DECEMBER 2023
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Melton Hill Dam
Campground
Lenoir City, TN
Fort Loudoun
Reservoir
“We love nature! We got into campground hosting to help others enjoy our campground. We take pride in keeping Melton Hill Campground clean and enjoyable for everyone.” – Dirk and Wendy Kozak, Managers
Waste not, want not SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Conserving natural resources is one way to ensure they will be around for future
generations. Melton Hill Campground is on TVA land and is included in the Sustainable
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Recreation Area of Melton Hill Dam. Though many of the conservation measures, 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
like solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations, were installed by TVA, the 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31
campground, which is under the management of Vista Recreation, is also doing its part.
The campground recently installed dual- 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
flush handles in the restrooms, which is a INTERNATIONAL
great way to save gallons of water during VOLUNTEER DAY
the bustling camping season. Additionally, WORLD SOIL DAY
the use of aerators on the faucets helps
to reduce the amount of water used.
The EPA says switching from an aerator
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that releases 2.2 gallons per minute to
one that releases 1.5 gallons per minute
can reduce water usage by 30% without
reducing performance.
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