Environment & Clean Water

Derelict Boats A Problem

Derelict Boats A Problem

"Life's too short to sail an ugly boat," says a popular bumper sticker. But maybe it should read: "Boats live long lives, don't let them get ugly." Here's why.
Coping With Aquatic Invasives

Coping With Aquatic Invasives

We've adapted boating habits to fight plant and animal invaders from distant waters. Now agencies and manufacturers are looking for new ways to cope with those already here.
Atlantic Fisheries Update

Atlantic Fisheries Update

East Coast anglers are well aware the population of prized striped bass is declining. While critics point to climate change or overfishing, a less obvious cause for the falloff could be a lack of a key prey species – Atlantic menhaden
Boating Related Waste Streams

Boating Related Waste Streams

The BoatUS Foundation ‘Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit Feb. 25-27 hopes to seek out more sustainable boating-related waste stream solutions, such as finding better solutions for end-of-life or derelict fiberglass boats.
Boatus Foundation Opens Adv Removal Grant Program

Boatus Foundation Opens Adv Removal Grant Program

Nonprofit is now accepting project proposals to clear local waterways of abandoned and derelict vessels.
The Best Sunscreens For Boaters: Our Top 5 Picks

The Best Sunscreens For Boaters: Our Top 5 Picks

Sun protection is vital when spending time on the water. But not all sunscreens are equal. Here’s what makes a good sunscreen for environmentally conscious boaters
Turning The Tide

Turning The Tide

Registration is now open for the BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025, with a focus on seeking and sharing responsible and sustainable disposal practices of boating-related waste.
Atlantic Fisheries Update

Atlantic Fisheries Update

East Coast anglers are well aware the population of prized striped bass is declining. While critics point to climate change or overfishing, a less obvious cause for the falloff could be a lack of a key prey species – Atlantic menhaden
Combat Vets & Coral Reefs

Combat Vets & Coral Reefs

Wounded military veterans join forces with professional divers and marine scientists to help repair and replenish Florida’s distressed coral reef system.