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THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

watercraft or floating docks must be able to demonstrate that
they have taken reasonable precautions against the spread
of aquatic invasive species.

Zebra
Mussels

Always Clean, Drain, Dry your watercraft and floating docks
when you launch or retrieve to prevent the spread of aquatic
invasive species.

CLEAN

Inspect your boat, trailer, motor
and anything else that has been
in the water for plant and animal
material, and remove and dispose
of any that you find.

DRAIN

Drain all water from boat, engine,
live wells, bait buckets, and
equipment. Rinse all boat and
trailer parts with tap water-hot,
high-pressure spray is best.

DRY

Anti-fouling Paints

Keeping your hull free and clean of marine growth allows
your boat to maintain higher speed and conserve fuel.
Anti-fouling paint works by releasing toxic chemicals
into the surrounding water to discourage marine growth.
Unfortunately, the paints developed in the past were
extremely toxic to fish and shellfish. Federal and state
laws now regulate what type of bottom paints can be used
and who can apply them. For more information on bottom
paint, contact your local marina or boatyard. They will know
what is appropriate and most effective for your area.

Dry the boat and trailer completely
or air dry for at least 5-7 days
before trailering to another body
of water.

In addition, please remember to dispose of unused bait in a
proper receptacle and dump bait bucket water on dry land.

Review Questions
1.

If you have an oil spill from your boat who do you contact? __________________________________________
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In a no-discharge zone or in sole state waters, what are the requirements for the marine sanitary device? _______
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In NYS waters, can garbage be disposed of by dumping it overboard from your boat? ______________________

If you trailer your boat, what can you do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species from one body of water
into another? _____________________________________________________________________________
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Answers on page 82

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