Boat Environmentally
With over 22 million registered recreational boaters, simple day-to-day changes in how we operate and maintain our vessels will go a long way in protecting our valuable water resources. Take the first step, and learn more about easy things you can do today to be a “Clean Boater.”
In This Section
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- Prevent Water Pollution » more
- Boating respectfully is easy to do.
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Here you can learn about why you should care, garbage laws, and 10 tips for clean boating.
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- Boat Pollution Regulations » more
- Everything you ever wanted to know about The Refuse Act of 1899 and the Federal Water Pollution Act, but were afraid to ask.
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Learn about these important laws and their ramifications for oil and garbage discharge.
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- Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers » more
- Boats can give a free ride to all kinds of invasive species, which can have devastating consequences on local ecosystems.
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Learn about invasive species and simple steps to help with this problem.
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- The Sewage Subject » more
- No one wants to glance out on the water and see floating toilet paper go by.
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Onboard sewage management is a necessary part of your boat's systems. Find out what you can do to better manage your onboard waste.
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- Clean Boating Resources » more
- Here we provide links to various online resources dedicated to making it easier for us to boat respectfully.
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These sites are rich resources of information on clean boating practices.
