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Boating Safety
Foreign Species
If you trailer your boat from lake to lake, you may unknowingly introduce a
foreign aquatic species from one lake to the next. Thoroughly clean the
boat below the water line, remove all weeds and algae, and drain the bilge
and livewells before launching the boat in a new body of water.
Fuel and Oil Spillage
The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways contaminates the environment
and is dangerous to wildlife. Never discharge or dispose fuel or oil into the
water; it is prohibited and you could be fined. There are two common,
accidental types of discharge:
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Overfilling the fuel tank
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Pumping contaminated bilge water
Fumes from rags can collect in bilge and be extremely
hazardous. Never store rags used to wipe-up fuel or solvent
spills in the boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.
Discharge and Disposal of Waste
Waste means all forms of garbage, plastics, recyclables, food, wood,
detergents, sewerage and even fish parts in certain waters - in short, nearly
everything. We recommend you bring back everything you take out with you
for proper disposal ashore.
If you have a marine sanitation device (head or marine toilet) installed, use
an approved pump-out facility at your marina. Many areas prohibit the
discharge of sewerage overboard or even an operable overboard waste
discharge.
Excessive Noise
Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even yelling. Many bodies of
water have adopted noise limits. Don’t use thru-transom exhaust unless
you’re well off shore. Music and loud conversation can carry a considerable
distance on water, especially at night.
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