1. Sarah Black, Project Manager, The Green Blue

2. What is The Green Blue?
Joint BMF & RYA environmental awareness initiative
Main sponsors are Defra and the Crown Estate plus others
Unique partnership of industry and users
Both inland and coastal waters across the UK
Mix of awareness raising, practical projects and research

4. Core issues: Waste Management Cleaning and maintenance
Oil and fuel spills
Anti-fouling and marine paints
Resource efficiency
Effects on wildlife

5. Environmental Code of Practice
Partnership with Environment Agency

6. Website

7. Education, not legislation

8. Concerned?
Identify high level of concern – establish the need

9. Behaviour Change – Measurement of Success!

10. How much have you changed?
Have you heard of The Green Blue? 2005 – 13% said yes 2007 – 81% said yes

11. Thank you!