Keeping waterways clean and open to boaters is an important goal of the recreational marine industry. Individually and as members of trade organizations, marine businesses push for the enactment of fair rules and regulations governing use of the nation's rivers, lakes, streams and ocean waters.
The National Park Service is increasing access on a park-by-park basis.
Fifth annual event will be held in Sacramento.
The South Atlantic will get three days at the most to target red snapper.
Groups involved in boating safety and abandoned vessels are encouraged to apply.
Port commissioners voted unanimously to partner with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.
Lee County and FWC will hold consider the issue at a meeting on March 13.
Federal funds have been allocated for much-needed Petaluma River dredging.
Kentucky boaters will get access to the Ohio River.
Funds will go to six cities throughout the state.
A Washington boaters’ group purchases a marina, with the intent of rebuilding and donating it for public use.
Lake Okeechobee anglers, boaters, guides and others with high exposure to the blooms would be tested.
The new department in the Granite State is seen as a positive for the national outdoor recreation industry.
The Maine Small Craft Celebration aimed to get people interested in boating, as well as priming the next generation for careers in the marine industry.
Riverside Marina on the Detroit River has been shut down for the rest of 2019.
A coalition of recreational boating and fishing groups say the new appointments will balance recreational fishing needs with commercial needs and conservation.
“Recreation Not Red Tape Act” gains support from outdoor groups.
A successful trial program last year led to the NOAA Fisheries’ decision.
A Colorado launch ramp with aquatic invasive species inspection points has figured a clever way to let boaters stay after hours—one-way exit ramp with spikes.
Since its inception in 2000, the BIG program has awarded $215 million to projects.
The limited season provides strong economic impact in South Atlantic states.
Boaters were not happy with the decision to ban trailer-boats on Lake Standley.
Secretarial order will help prevent the sale of public lands that are important to recreation.