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Maryland Clean Boating Lesson Plan

Maryland Clean Boating Lesson Plan. Section 3 WASTE CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL. Waste Containment and Disposal: Environmental Concerns. Marine animals become entangled in or choke on plastic debris. Plastics can snare propellers and clog engine intake systems. Divers can also be entangled.

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Maryland Clean Boating Lesson Plan

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  1. Maryland Clean Boating Lesson Plan Section 3 WASTE CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  2. Waste Containment and Disposal: Environmental Concerns • Marine animals become entangled in or choke on plastic debris. • Plastics can snare propellers and clog engine intake systems. • Divers can also be entangled. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  3. Some Laws about Trash from Boats • “Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act” = No trash overboard. • Illegal to discharge plastic materials into any water body. • Other types of garbage restricted according to how far a vessel is out to sea. • Remember: It is illegal to put any trash in Maryland waters. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  4. Waste Containment and Disposal:Limitations at Sea • Within U.S. lakes, rivers, bays, sounds and within 3 nautical miles from the ocean shore, it is illegal to dump anything other than fish waste. • Between 3 and 12 nautical miles from shore, it is illegal to dump plastic and any other garbage that is greater than one inch in size. • Between 12 and 25 nautical miles from shore, it is illegal to dump plastic and dunnage, i.e, lining and packing material, nets, lines, etc. • Beyond 25 nautical miles, it is illegal to dump plastic. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  5. Contain Trash On Board • Don’t let trash get thrown or blown overboard. • If trash blows overboard, retrieve it. • Pack food in reusable containers. • Buy products without plastic or excessive packaging. • Buy drinks in recyclable containers and recycle them. • Dispose of all trash on shore. • Don’t toss cigarette butts overboard! They are made of plastic. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  6. Waste Containment and Disposal: Recycle • Cans, glass, newspaper, antifreeze, oil, oil filters, lead batteries and monofilament fishing line can all be recycled. • Many marinas accept some or all of these items. • If you need a recycling location, call 1-800-4-RECYCLE. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  7. Fish Cleaning • Use fish cleaning stations plumbed to the sewer when available. • Take the fish home to clean • If you clean them at the dock, bag the waste and put in a dumpster. • Don’t clean fish over shallow waters. • Dumping fish scraps into shallow water is bad for the water. • Bacteria break down the scraps, and remove oxygen from the water. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  8. Maintenance Waste • Oil: Recycle • Antifreeze: Recycle • Paint and Varnish: Share leftovers if possible. If not, allow to dry completely (i.e., solidify). Dispose in regular trash. • Solvents, Gas, and Pesticides: Bring to a household hazardous waste collection day. • Expired Emergency Flares: Bring to local fire department or a household hazardous waste collection day. www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

  9. Waste Containment and Disposal: Maintenance Waste • Call 1-800-4-RECYCLE for recycling center locations. • Used motor oil and antifreeze and household hazardous waste: www.menv.com/recycling www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating

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