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Maryland Lifts Restriction on Boating Access
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that his administration is lifting restrictions on motorized boating starting May 7th at 7:00am ET. In response, NMMA applauded the decision, calling the move a responsible approach to balancing the need for social distancing with access to outdoor recreation. Leading up to the announcement, more… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts :: Week of 5/4/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
Commerce Sec. Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding
Yesterday, the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also called the CARES Act, to states, Tribes, and territories with coastal and marine fishery participants who have been negatively affected by… SEE MORE
Dartmouth COVID-19 Response Team Update - May 6th, 2020
Dartmouth Harbormaster Steve Melo shares the Dartmouth/Padanaram COVID-19 reopening plan for his harbor. https://www.facebook.com/DartmouthMA/videos/236383827586664/ SEE MORE
Must-Know Rules for 2020 Summer Boating During COVID 19
This summer will be different... And with some minor adjustments we can all still have a great time on the water. We've aggregated the best suggestions for boating this summer 2020 season. We want to make sure our waterways stay safely open this summer, so the responsibility is ours. Share… SEE MORE
Live "Women on the Water" Premiere on Weds, May 6th with Carol Newman Cronin, Olympic Sailor & Novelist
The 2nd episode in US Harbors' new video series - "Women on the Water" - debuts live on Wednesday, May 6th at Noon ET with Carol Newman Cronin, Olympic sailor and novelist. Carol talks about how her worlds of competitive sailing and writing come together, and the profound important of… SEE MORE
Help Your Harbor Win "Best Harbor 2020"
Is there a ‘best harbor’ in the U.S.? We're using crowd-sourcing to find the winners. Vote online for your harbor at https://www.usharbors.com/best-harbor/. Last year over 100,000 people, from all over the country, participated in the 2019 Best Harbor contest, with the winning harbor – Padanaram, MA – sweeping the results with… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts :: Week of 4/27/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
Michigan Lifts Restrictions on Motorized Boating
On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-59, extending her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15. The new order also removed some restrictions on outdoor activities like motorized boating – a top priority of the recreational boating community. Leading up to the decision, NMMA worked with members of Michigan’s… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts (Week of 4/20/2020)
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is now posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items… SEE MORE
7 Ways To Be a Safer Boater
Pop quiz! Can you correctly answer the following questions? What is the safest thing to do for someone suspected of having hypothermia? Give them a warm alcoholic beverage Massage the body to circulate blood Apply hot towels to the head to thin the blood Get immediate medical attention How… SEE MORE
Museums, Historic Societies and Aquariums Offering Digital Learning
Although museums, aquariums and historic societies are currently closed to the public, many offer hours worth of online educational resources that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Check out some of the links below and let us know your favorite digital educational activity! Boston Children's Museum provides resources… SEE MORE
