News
12-11-2007
The Green Blue Conference available to download
On 28th September, The Green Blue held its first National Conference for marinas, sailing clubs and boatyards. Speakers looked at a range of important issues affecting the recreational boating sector, particularly water quality issues and site management issues. Green Blue Ambassador Mike Golding spoke about the efficiency improvements he has made to Ecover III, particularly geared towards cutting fuel and power usage. The day ended on a high with journalist Tom Cunliffe (pictured) enlightening us about his conversion to the environmental cause.
The day was made possible by sponsorship by Emu Limited and through the support of the National Oceanography Centre’s CCPEM.
Presentations and a summary of proceedings given can be downloaded below.
Introduction to The Green Blue - Sarah Black, Green Blue Project Manager
Implementing the Water Framework Directive - Martin Booth, Environment Agency
Antifouling: Avoiding the Mistakes of TBT – Dr Steve Brooks, CEFAS
Managing and Improving Water Quality – Dr Andy Addleton, Emu Ltd
National Oceanography Centre, Dr Dafydd Lloyd Jones, Centre for Coastal Processes,Engineering and Management (CCPEM)
Dredging Consents: the process made simple – Geoff Bowles, Marine and Fisheries Agency
Auditing your Site to identify Cost Savings – David Lewin, Consultant (available by request)
Managing Marine Waste – Cliff Payne, Environment Agency
Tax Breaks on Environmental Improvements – Ian Govier, Tax Partner, Grant Thornton UK LLP
Case Study – Greening the National Sailing Academy – John Tweed, Development Director, Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
