Environmental conservation and the protection of our water has been an ongoing topic for discussion among many. We must care for our waterways to ensure the sea life remains unharmed for generations to come. Below are some tips and tricks you can put into practice, helping the ecosystem when you are on the water.

  1. Stash your trash. This useful tip means to always place your trash in a bag or compartment that is secured on your boat. This will keep it from blowing into the water while you enjoy your activities.
  2. Discard your fishing line properly. Fishing line can disrupt the ecosystem. It’s very dangerous to marine life that may mistake it for food. Whether the animals try to eat the line or get tangled up in it, it results in tragedy.
  3. Check your boat. Routine engine checks are good for your boat to help keep it running properly. But they also ensure your boat is not leaking anything dangerous into the water, such as oil and other fluids.
  4. Don’t overfill gas tanks. Fill your gas tank to 90 percent capacity instead of all the way. Gas expands when it gets warm, which can cause it to overflow and spill into the water. Not filling it all the way allows room for it to expand without the overflow danger.
  5. Clean your boat while out of the water. Cleaning and painting your boat away from the water prevents harmful chemicals from spilling or dripping into the waterways.

These environmentally friendly tips can help keep your water clean and ensure a safe ecosystem in your area.