The impacts of climate change are becoming more prevalent and, as boaters, we need to be prepared for the consequences out on the water. As extreme weather events increase, boaters are more frequently encountering and having to navigate drought-depleted waterways, fires, changing weather patterns, severe wind storms, atmospheric rivers, and floods. We need to expect … Continue reading
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Spills Aren’t Slick: no matter how small
Clean Marine BC helps boaters and marinas prevent and clean up spills For more than 20 years, GSA has run the Clean Marine BC program which works with boating facilities to reduce the impact of recreational boating on the Salish Sea and beyond through the implementation of improved environmental measures, including waste reduction, water and … Continue reading
Read more »Recycle your oil?
Do you personally change the engine oil on your boat or watercraft? If the answer is ‘no’, your mechanic is already recycling your used motor oil so there’s no reason for you to know about BC Used Oil Management Association. But if you’re changing your vessel’s oil, are you disposing of it correctly? Dumping of … Continue reading
Read more »First marine spill training for Clean Marine BC
Twenty representatives from eleven Clean Marine BC facilities came together in our first ever marine spill training session. False Creek Harbour Authority hosted us at Fishermen’s Wharf, and mother nature provided the sunshine! Instructor Craig Dougans from Global Strategem Consulting led us through a full day of classroom and practical training covering planning, preparedness, spill … Continue reading
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