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BOAT NUT GREEN BOATING PLEDGE
1- I WILL MANAGE MY SEWAGE RESPONSIBLY:
By using pump out services, never discharge my holding tank by way of an illegally hooked up macerator and open discharge through hull. I will only discharge overboard as permitted by regulation. If I am within regulation I will only dump away from anchorages, sensitive areas, shell fish beds and swimmers. Black Water Regulations
Black Water is defined as sewage that contains fecal matter and urine. It is illegal to discharge black water from a pleasure craft into Canadian waters.
Local Restrictions
Local waterways in Canada may have specific discharge restrictions in addition to those covered here.
Be sure to check for local restrictions before you go boating.
When operating on Ontario waters:
Portable toilets are illegal.
Pleasure craft are not allowed to discharge any type of sewage or sewage sludge overboard into the water
Remember …
It is illegal to discharge untreated sewage from your pleasure craft into any Canadian waters.
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2- I WILL REDUCE MY GREY WATER DISCHARGE:
and use only products with all natural ingredients whenever possible.
WHAT IS GREY WATER: Grey Water is any waste discharge from any showers, kitchens, wet bars, bathroom sinks, washer, dishwasher, hot tubs. Any discharge that is not a toilet. GREY WATER systems are considered any water that drains from the boat directly into the water, some Grey Water systems are brought to a central sump box and pumped over others are drain to thru hull.
Discharge of GREY WATER is currently banned in BC's Inland waters.
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3- I WILL TAKE CARE WHEN FUELING:
Avoid topping my tank, as fuel will expand in the heat and rolling of my vessel can cause fuel burping out the vents. By the time you see fuel at the cap when filling up there is quite often a stream of fuel running down the hull from the fuel tank vent. Use oil absorbent rags and other devises to prevent fuel from spilling in the water.
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4- I WILL USE BILDGE FILTERS OR BILDGE PADS:
To absorb oil and fuel so you do not accidently pump over board, This is even more important to keep in mind if you hire out your services.
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5- I WILLMAINTAIN MY BOAT:
I will use environmentally friendly products and or alternatives
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6- I WILL USE "HARD" BOTTOM PAINT OR ECO FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES
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7= I WILL NOT PRACTICE PROP TRENCHING:
I will not use my boat to excavate the bottom of the water way to make room for my drive or running gear.
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8- I WILL KEEP THE AIR I AM ARE BREATHING SAFE:
I will protect my crew and guests from dangerous fumes and environmental hazards by installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector and maintaining a safe cabin environment.
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9- I WILL HAUL OUT AT RESPONSIBLE BOAT YARDS:
With containment policies and equipment so my sanding's and pressure wash remains don't end up in the ENVIRONMENT.
Look for CLEAN MARINE SIGNS, here is what to look for
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10- I WILL DISPOSAL OF ALL WASTES PROPERLY
Use recycling facilities made available for me at or near my marina
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11- I WILL HELP OTHER BOATERS BE AWARE OF NON GREEN PRACTISES:
Be a role model and help educate.
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12-FOLLOW SOUND PRACTISES AND PRINCIPLES:
As outlined in our GREEN BOATING GUIDE.
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PLEASE SUPPORT ANY GREEN BOATING INITIATIVE:
You may have GREEN BOATING programs and facilities in your area, get to know who they are and what they are doing. Support a Local or National program. I will get involved in local water way clean up events when possible
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