Umatilla Marina Wins 2025 Golden Anchor Award

Oregon's Clean Marina Program honors Umatilla's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:00am

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus photograph of a serene marina scene, with boats gently rocking in soft, warm light, conceptually representing the Umatilla Marina's award-winning environmental efforts.The Umatilla Marina's commitment to environmental stewardship has earned it statewide recognition, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in preserving Oregon's waterways.Umatilla Today

The Umatilla Marina has been awarded the 2025 Golden Anchor Award by the Oregon State Marine Board's Clean Marina Program. The award recognizes the marina's efforts to protect local water quality, comply with environmental regulations, and provide a safe and well-managed facility for boaters.

Why it matters

The Golden Anchor Award highlights Umatilla Marina's leadership in sustainable marina operations, which helps preserve the health of Oregon's waterways. As a community hub, the marina's commitment to environmental best practices sets an example for other facilities and demonstrates the city's dedication to responsible development.

The details

The Clean Marina Program coordinator, Glenn Dolphin, presented the award to Umatilla Marina Manager Salud Campos at a recent city council meeting. The program praised the marina's consistent procedures, safety measures, and compliance with state regulations, which give slip holders and visitors confidence in the facility's management. As part of the recertification process, the program recommended the marina add a used fishing line recycling station, which the staff implemented quickly.

  • The Oregon State Marine Board announced the Umatilla Marina as the 2025 Golden Anchor Award recipient in March 2026.
  • The award was presented to Umatilla Marina Manager Salud Campos at the April 7, 2026 Umatilla City Council meeting.

The players

Glenn Dolphin

The coordinator of the Oregon State Marine Board's Clean Marina Program.

Salud Campos

The manager of the Umatilla Marina.

Umatilla Marina

A 90-slip marina in Umatilla, Oregon that was awarded the 2025 Golden Anchor Award by the state's Clean Marina Program.

Oregon State Marine Board

The state agency that oversees the Clean Marina Program and presented the Golden Anchor Award to the Umatilla Marina.

Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

The marine patrol deputy who partners with the Umatilla Marina to enforce state and facility moorage rules.

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What they’re saying

“The marina itself has been a staple in the community for a long time, and even with a section of one of its docks currently closed and another dock with an older flotation system, the passionate management staff show their care and are always looking to improve on-site conditions.”

— Glenn Dolphin, Clean Marina Program Coordinator

“As a result, our day-to-day operations are safer, smoother, and more reliable for all boaters. The certification also demonstrates our strong compliance with state and environmental regulations, which gives slip holders and visitors confidence that the marina is well-managed and safe.”

— Salud Campos, Umatilla Marina Manager

What’s next

The Umatilla Marina will continue to work with the Oregon State Marine Board's Clean Marina Program to maintain its certification and explore additional ways to enhance environmental stewardship at the facility.

The takeaway

The Umatilla Marina's recognition as a Golden Anchor Award winner showcases how a community-focused, environmentally responsible approach to marina operations can benefit both boaters and the local ecosystem. This achievement sets an example for other facilities looking to prioritize sustainability and earn the trust of their customers.