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AP Interview: EPA Water Chief on Clean Water Protections
By Suman Naishadham. WASHINGTON (AP) — To finally determine a lasting definition of waterways that qualify for federal protection under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency’s new water director says everyone with a stake in the issue will need to be engaged. Radhika Fox recently spoke to The… SEE MORE
Headed Offshore? How to Get Real-Time Weather Forecasts & Conditions
Getting Accurate Forecasts and Conditions When You're Offshore Can Be A Challenge: Here's a Solution! SiriusXM Marine provides graphical weather and fishing info for boaters, allowing you to know the conditions ahead. Features include radar, storm cell info, lightning strike locations, marine zone forecasts, wind/wave info, and more. The service… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Urges Hurricane Preparedness Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard urges caution to Mid-Atlantic mariners, boaters and beachgoers as Tropical Storm Elsa impacts the region. Tropical storms are dangerous, can create treacherous conditions and can cause gale-force winds sooner than anticipated. Mariners, boaters, and beachgoers alike should stay safe, alert and follow advisories as… SEE MORE
Fun Facts About America's Birthday
Get in the patriotic spirit with a few of our favorite informative facts about Independence Day! SEE MORE
Heated Boat Storage: Make Plans for Your Boat at South Wharf
Located in One of the "Best Harbors" in the US, South Wharf Provides State-of-the-Art Boat Storage. Opening Fall 2021 is South Wharf’s new indoor heated storage facility. This state-of-the-art, high-end facility has an open design which spans 40,000 sq ft, is climate-controlled and fully secure. Indoor storage is the best way to store your… SEE MORE
NASA Looks at Louisiana Delta System, Eyes Global Forecasts
By Janet McConnaughey. MIKE ISLAND, La. (AP) — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief played as a child. Not far away in the Mississippi River delta system, middle-school students can stand on islands that emerged the… SEE MORE
40 Years of Building Boats that Honor Downeast Heritage & Family
"We really value family here at Eastern Boats, and we run our business like a family." Eastern Boats has been building classic boats with DownEast hulls for over 40 years. Their boats are famous for their workboat heritage where safety, function, and comfort are valued over fancy add-ons. Their lines… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: June 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Congratulations to Charlevoix, Michigan for winning the top prize in our Best Harbor 2021 contest. Thanks to all of our… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Kicks Off Operation Be Whale Wise
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard kicks off Operation Be Whale Wise to encourage the public to practice safe whale-watching this summer in the Pacific Northwest. Operation Be Whale Wise is an effort to educate the public through outreach and enforcement activities, as well as increase the public's stewardship of these local… SEE MORE
Why It May be Better to Donate Your Boat Now, and Not In December
By BoatUS Foundation. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Boat owners wishing to do good or take advantage of potential tax benefits may consider donating their boats to charity. Often this decision is made at the end of year just before the start of the new tax season. Waiting until the end of… SEE MORE
The Secret is Out: Find Fishing Hot Spots in Real-Time
SiriusXM Marine’s Fish Mapping gives users real-time information for fishing and weather conditions. Fish Mapping helps you find the hot spots! Serious offshore anglers rely on SiriusXM to take much of the guesswork out of fishing. The service recommends areas most likely to be active and gives anglers data they… SEE MORE
Louisiana Sea Grant to Get New Director July 1
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Sea Grant College Program is getting a new executive director on July 1, Louisiana State University said Monday. Associate Professor Julie Anderson Lively will replace Robert Twilley, who has held the post since 2012 and is stepping down to concentrate on research in… SEE MORE