Environmental Concerns

Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...

A national campaign educating boaters on preventing invasive species transport, e.g., “Clean, Dra...

An invasive freshwater species clinging to hulls or intakes, disrupting ecosystems. Boaters must ...

Floating or sunken trash, fishing gear, and other refuse that pose navigation hazards and environ...

Laws prohibiting the dumping of trash, oil, or sewage directly into waterways; states and the USC...

Floating barriers deployed to contain fuel or oil spills in marinas or open water; states and the...

Federal and state guidelines require maintaining safe distances (often 100 yards or more) from wh...

Guidelines to avoid spreading non-native plants or animals (e.g., zebra mussels) between waterway...

A permit allowing access or overnight stays in designated marine parks or reserves; boater educat...

Self-contained sanitary devices for smaller boats without a permanent head; proper disposal is re...