FREEHOLD — Monmouth County is celebrating 25 years of service from its Greener Blue pump-out boat, a free program aimed at protecting local waterways from pollution caused by recreational boating.
“Greener Blue will be celebrating 25 years of operation this year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “It’s essential that we keep these areas clean and safe for everyone to enjoy.”
The boat will operate Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 4, servicing the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers as well as the Atlantic Highlands Marina in Sandy Hook Bay. Boaters can hail the boat on VHF Channel 9 or call 732-761-4997. Services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and are weather dependent.
Since its launch, Greener Blue has serviced more than 22,000 boats and properly disposed of over 730,000 gallons of sewage, according to Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. The program is managed by the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services.
Cindy Zipf, executive director of Clean Ocean Action, praised the initiative during the county’s tourism season kickoff, calling it one of the most effective programs in keeping back bays clean and maintaining Monmouth County’s zero-discharge status.
No paperwork is required to use the service. For more information, visit www.visitmonmouth.com.
