Category: Health & Safety

News from Our Coasts: October 2020

10/16/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR OCTOBER News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month We celebrated the second annual Harbormaster Appreciation Day on October 8th with a virtual meeting featuring Harbormasters from across the country and representatives from two of our sponsors… SEE MORE

Rehoboth Introduces Fats, Oils and Grease Ordinance

10/14/2020 - By Chris Flood. Looking to keep the city’s stormwater system as clean as possible, Rehoboth Beach has introduced an ordinance increasing the responsibility of restaurants to maintain equipment and to keep better records of disposal. Introduced during a commissioner workshop Oct. 5, the ordinance takes aim at the disposal of… SEE MORE

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Long Island Sound Report Card: Region’s Bays Range from A to D-

10/14/2020 - By Kimberly Drelich. The eastern basin of Long Island Sound ranks high for water quality, as it benefits from lower population density in the region and natural tidal flushing from the ocean, according to the 2020 Long Island Sound Report Card released this past week by Save the Sound. The eastern… SEE MORE

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How High Water Levels Could Impact You

10/8/2020 - The Great Lakes are at their highest levels in more than 30 years, and that means people need to be aware of increased safety concerns when swimming and boating, potential property damage along shorelines, submerged docks and piers and other concerns. Higher waters can cause stronger, faster currents (especially around river outlets… SEE MORE

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Bill to Clean Up Marine Debris

10/8/2020 - Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation led by House Oceans Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK) along with Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to strengthen the federal response to marine debris. Save Our Seas 2.0 –… SEE MORE

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5 Tips for a Safe Boating Season

10/7/2020 - Other than the colors of trees and cooler temperatures, what’s different about boating in the fall? A lot, according to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, especially when it comes your safety aboard. One big issue is there are fewer boats – often the quickest pathway to a rescue… SEE MORE

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Alternative Cleaning Products that Won’t Harm our Oceans

10/5/2020 - By Amber Stronk. The next time you reach for your common household cleaner – consider the health of our oceans. Many household cleaners are harmful to marine life, water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Certain chemicals found in cleaning products such as triclosan, phosphates and phthalates can pollute our waterways leading… SEE MORE

10 Simple Ways To Save Money on Boating

10/4/2020 - By Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore If you’re like me, you’ve probably been spending a lot more quality time on your boat this year. It’s one of the safest ways to get away — either solo or with the family. Even science says boating makes you healthier. But more time on the water… SEE MORE

Severe Weather Preparedness: The Human Element is Key

9/25/2020 - By David Cannon, Director of Yacht Operations/Meteorologist WRIWX.com. The science of Meteorology and more particularly weather forecasting is an ever-evolving field. Let’s take for example its “infancy” … tracking changes and trends in weather through the use of weather instruments to collect data gave way to the use of radar… SEE MORE

Is It Safe to Exercise if the Air Is Hazy With Wildfire Smoke?

9/23/2020 - By Gretchen Reynolds. Should we exercise outside when the air is smoky? With smoke and ash from major wildfires still blanketing portions of California and the Northwest and murky plumes wafting across the nation, that issue is top of the mind for many of us and likely to remain a… SEE MORE

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