Marinas & Boats
What Can You Do?
Oil and Fuel Small Spill Prevention:
- Do not top of fuel tanks
- Avoid oily discharges
- Keep bilges dry and oil free
- Use absorbent pads (not soaps) to clean up spills. Soaps and oil are toxic to fish and the environment
- Recycle used oil and filters
- Do not mix oil with paint, solvents or antifreeze. Mixed oil cannot be recycled.
- Tune up boat motors
- Check bilges for oil leaks before leaving dock or pier
- Use oil-absorbent rolls or pads in bilge area to temporarily take care of oil drips and catch any fuel before it spills into the water
See this Department of Ecology web page for more information:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2005news/2005-213.html
What Can You Do?
Non-Native Species (Aquatic Nuisance Species):
- Inspect, clean, and dry your boat!
- Dispose of unwanted bait & packing materials into trash
- Inspect your boat before leaving the launch or marina
- Remove plants and animals from boat and trailer
- Drain all water from motor
- Return aquarium fish and plants to store or freeze and place in trash
- Learn more about it and volunteer!
See this web page for more detailed information - http://www.psat.wa.gov/Programs/ANS/ANS_help.htm
Also, see Habitattitude for more information - http://www.habitattitude.net/
Who can help you?
- PSP Marinas and Recreational Boating
- PSP Aquatic Nuisance Species
- EnviroStars and Washington Clean Marina Program -
- National Clean Boating Campaign
- Washington Sea Grant Oil Spill Education
- Washington Scuba
- Reef Environmental Education
- Coast Guard Auxiliary