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Garbage and
debris can be harmful to both wildlife and boaters!
Nets, rope and fishing lines
left in the water can become entangled in boat propellers.
Wildlife may become trapped
in or try to eat discarded trash.
Clean waterways are important
for everyone’s safety!
You
can make a difference in keeping our waters clean.
Thanks to grants from the Boat
U.S. Foundation's Clean Water Grants program and the
NH Coastal Program, we've been able to
produce signs and brochures on marine pollution that will be available at
no charge at local marinas and boat ramps. The brochures have a handy tide
chart inside. You can get your own brochure without having to take another
step! Download it below:
Pollution Prevention Tips for Boaters with Tide Chart
(PDF, 228kb)
(Tide chart is for Summer 2006)
Pollution Prevention Tips for Boaters &
Beachgoers:
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Store
trash and recyclables in a covered container. Make sure all passengers
know that trash on your boat does not get thrown overboard!
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Snip six
pack holders before tossing them in the trash.
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Store
fishing lines and nets properly.
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Bring
reusable picnic utensils and plates.
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Recycle
bottles and cans.
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Take items out of
packaging before you go boating or to the
beach, so there’s less trash to lose.
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Bring a bag to the beach
and be sure to
take your trash home when you leave.
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Prevent items from
blowing into the water. If something blows
overboard while boating, go back and get it (this can be a convenient
time for a person overboard drill!). Help friends and family members
understand that even cigarette butts don’t go overboard or in the sand.
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Use oil-absorbing bilge
pillows to prevent oil from being pumped
overboard from your bilge. Know how much fuel your tank holds and
listen to the vent to avoid over-filling your fuel tank.
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Get involved in local coastal cleanups
or start your own!
Click here for
information on our monthly beach cleanups.
Whale Watching Information
Protect whales and your
boat! Read the following guidelines before you go whale watching:
Whale
watch guidelines from National Marine Fisheries Service |
