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Boaters Environmental Awareness and Stewardship Awareness Proceed slowly in shallow areas and do not disturb wildlife. Avoid stirring up the bottom-suspended sediment limits penetration and depletes oxygen. Report and injured animal to local wildlife authorities- many times it can be saved. Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came from that body of water. Bilge water can also transport invasive species. High wakes causes shoreline erosion and destruction of habitat. Noise and boat movement easily disturbs migrating and nesting birds- which causes harmful expenditure of energy, abandonment of nests to predators, and harmful heat and cold exposure. Harassment of wildlife is illegal and causes undue stress. Stewardness Obey the laws governing our boating waters! Set an example for crew and quests. Set an example for other boaters on the water. Support marinas and other boating facilities that are environmentally responsible. Encourage those marinas and other boating facilities not providing trash cans, recycling containers and pumpout facilities to do so. |
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