CK Marina Proven Clean Marina

DEP officials, Cedar Key officials and three species of marine animals gathered March 19 to celebrate designation of the Cedar Key Marina as a Clean Marina. The current high quality water condition was attested to by sightings of seven manatees, dolphins and a diamondback terrapin just prior to the raising of a Clean Marina flag presented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Mayor Oliver (l.) with Mr. Green.

Mayor Paul Oliver and Commissioner Sue Colson were recognized by the DEP for their efforts to protect the water quality of our Marina, as was the City Commission as a whole.

Commissioner Sue Colson with Mr. Green

Bill Green, Assistant District Director of the Florida DEP and Brenda Leonard, Program Manager of the Clean Marina Program presented a certificate and flag in recognition of the successful local program.

Upside down baby diamondbacked terrapin found by a sharp-eyed DEP employee at the base of the Marina flag pole.

Cedar Key Commissioners and DEP visitors holding the Clean Marina flag.

Flag raising.

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