b'GREEN WATER NEWS GREEN WATER NEWS:Maines Bar Harbor Whale Watch shows passengers whales, puns, and more. The operator participants in several marine life conservation groups. Source: Bar Harbor Whale WatchBAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH Joins PVA Green Waters ProgramB arHarborWhaleWatchCo.ofBarSOME OF THESE GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICES INCLUDE:Harbor,ME,hasjoinedthePVA Green WATERS Program. The whale watching excursion operator has been a PVA A paperless oce A menu featuring memberformorethan15yearsandoff ers whalewatchingtrips,puffinandlighthousesustainable/local/organic cruises,AcadiaNationalParkexcursions, Energy Star appliancesfoodsnature and sunset voyages, and island cruises.and equipment Vessel design and Assharingthenaturalworld,bothinand Energy-ecient enginesconstruction that is around the water, is what this vessel operatorin vessels favorable to the marine doesforitscustomers,protectingandenvironmentpreserving it for future generations only makes Water conservation sense.Theyvebeenconsistentlyworkinge ortstowardshavingmoresustainablegreen business practices in their operation. The operation is also fully compliant with all local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations, including vessel discharge rules. Photo courtesy of Block Island Ferry Inaddition,BarHarborWhaleWatchslead naturalist Julie Taylor said that the operation works closely with several marine environmental groups that serve to protect whales and other marine mammals. These include Whale SENSE, Allied Whale, and they partner with Friends of Maine Coastal Island National Wildlife Refuge and Acadia National Park to promote environmental conservation and preservation. Ask us aboutTripL gger The PVA Green WATERS Program is a voluntary Custom Apps for Passenger Vessel Fleets best green business practices for PVA members. It off ersguidanceandexamplesofgreenpracticesin Expand Your Fleet Management Capabilities the passenger vessel industry. There is no fee to join the program. To date, the PVA Green Fleet carries more than 74 million riders on 350+ vessels. TheseTotal Vessel Maintenance Automation numbersdemonstratethecommitmentthatPVADetect Anomalies Early membersaremakingtoprotectandpreserveourSimplify Record Keeping and Invoicing waterways and marine life for the betterment of all.Fuel and Speed Reporting Learn more about the program in the PVA MemberTrack, Report and Archive Compliance Data gplink.com| +1.252.504.5113 Resources section of the PVA website.GREEN WATER NEWS 42 FOGHORN'