Invasive Species Prevention

Certain states or local parks require permits for non-motorized craft launches, ensuring facility...

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

Steps to safely back down a boat ramp, launch the boat without blocking others, and secure the ve...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

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...

Areas designated to protect marine or aquatic species (e.g., manatee zones, bird nesting sites), ...

Required checks in some regions (often for invasive species or safety compliance) before launchin...

Issues like pollution, wildlife disturbances, and habitat protection tied to boating activities; ...

Techniques and equipment (e.g., wearing a PFD, using a whistle) for safe paddling in rivers, lake...

Routine checks (oil changes, spark plugs, cooling systems) to ensure safe and reliable operation;...

(To be expanded in Parts 3/4) Environmental issues like pollution, wildlife disturbances, and hab...