Benefits of Responsible Boating

Posted by Alan Sorum Aug 28, 2006

Responsible boating protects our natural resources and provides us with a myriad of high quality recreational opportunities. There are direct connections that exist between the operation of our boats and their impacts to the environment. We profit from a clean marine waterfront in part through the food that is gathered and the wildlife we can view. Good stewardship provides tangible benefits to all waterfront visitors.

Marina operators can help with the Hazardous Waste Management Practices associated with boats using their facility. Oil Pollution needs to handled and reported correctly by boaters. Vessel owners can conduct their operations in an Environmentally Friendly manner.

The benefits of clean boating include Viewing Marine Wildlife and eating well. Articles on Alaska Wild Seafood and Alaskan Sea Food highlight the harvest we enjoy from the sea. Everything we do today to protect and preserve our maritime heritage will help keep it available for our enjoyment in the future. Whether it's grilling a salmon fillet or watching a Humpback Whale breech, we all want to protect these unique maritime opportunities.