Free Educational Signage and Brochures

The BoatU.S. Foundation has developed a number of materials designed specifically for marinas and fuel docks to help you educate your dock staff and customers about clean fueling. Feel free to use this information in your newsletters, on your website, for staff training or include it in your mailings.

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Educational Brochures:

This brochure gives practical advice on safe and clean fueling and how to get the most out of a tank of gas. Limit 200

This activity sheet is a fun way for kids to learn how to prevent fuel spills. It includes coloring, word find and cross-word exercises. Limit 200

This brochure gets to the nitty gritty of what to do before, during, and after fueling and is a great tool for your customers and fuel dock staff. Limit 100

This directory shows a variety of fuel prevention products and lists several places to them from. Limit 10

You may need an SPCC plan if you store large amounts of fuel at your facility. Find out who needs a “plan” and why. Limit 10

 

Educational Signage:

Weatherproof Decals:

Place these 4” UV resistant decals on your fuel pumps or where your customers can see them easily when refueling. Decals are low-tack so they can be removed or relocated easily. Choose any 4 –total 4 per marina

Catch Vent Spills - With a pad or collection device.

Fuel With Care – Stay with your nozzle.

Resist Topping Off – Fill tanks to 90%.

Use Absorbent Pad – Around vent and deckfill.

Magnets and Signs:

These products use simple diagrams to encourage boaters to refuel with safety and the environment in mind. Place the magnets on your fuel pumps and the signs on dock pilings. Limit 2 each per marina.

Safe & Clean Fueling Tips – outdoor fuel pump magnet


Safe & Clean Fueling Tips – outdoor flexible vinyl sign

Snap Shot:  Send us a picture of your marina with “Help Stop the Drops” signage prominently posted and you could be selected to appear in the next BoatU.S. Brochure!  Be sure to send us your name, the name of your marina and contact information.

Go to the Twelve Simple Tips for Smart Fueling.

Check out these products that help make clean fueling simple.

Do you know the legal requirements associated with a fuel dock? Stay out of trouble by knowing the law.

Need more information? Here are other organizations working with us to help spread the word about clean fueling.

We would love to hear from you. Do you have a clean fueling tip, a product to recommend or feedback on our program? Contact us at cleanwater@boatus.com.

   
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