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Abandoned Boats
A big problem for marina operators and an environmental problem for all New Yorkers. WHEN BOAT OWNERS abandon unwanted vessels, whether by deserting boats at marinas or ditching them in the harbor, all registered boaters may soon be paying the costs of salvaging and properly disposing of forsaken boats. Many states are adding a surcharge [...]
FREE PUMPOUT SERVICE IN NYC WATERS
Going Coastal helps keep NYC waters clean, while providing boaters the highest level of service. Free pumpout service is offered on the Western Long Island Sound serving recreational boaters on the Queens North Shore and eastern Bronx coast, covering Little Neck Bay, Eastchester Bay to Flushing Bay from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The [...]
It’s Easy Being Green
For boaters, clean water is personal. You don’t need to be an environmentalist to want clean and healthy waterways. Boaters can help protect water resources by being aware of clean boater practices and promote and respect eco-friendly practices at your marina and at the fuel dock. Boaters tend to drink a lot of water and [...]
Welcome to Coastal Commons!
All of us share in the ownership of our littoral zone and waterways. It is a public commons. Everyone has the right to walk on the beach, fish from the shore and navigate the waters. Under the Public Trust Doctrine, the state has an obligation to protect the public’s interest in water access. Coastal [...]
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