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Is the water safe for boating?

Earlier this week, officials in Oregon announced that the presence of a toxic blue-green algae in the waters of the Willow Creek Reservoir, a popular spot in Eastern Oregon for fishing and water sports. Although some alerts say boating is … Continue reading

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How to Handle a Fuel Spill on the Boat

Big oil spills make the news – we know those are bad for the environment. But it’s important to remember that even a few drops of oil or fuel spilled into your favorite lake or river can also cause a … Continue reading

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Recycle Your Fishing Line

In addition to all the ugly junk floating around our waterways these days, used fishing line is one of the deadliest threats to wildlife that mankind has introduced into the environment. Unlike the fishing lines of old that were made … Continue reading

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What You Can Do About The Gulf Oil Spill

Everyone with access to the news has been actively following the numerous accounts of the ever-expanding oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico that is now threatening coastal areas in several states. As this giant slick approaches marinas, clubs, and boatyards, thousands of … Continue reading

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Why This Blog Is Self-Serving

Why This Blog Is Self-Serving Let’s get this little issue out of the way up front.  In addition to deciding to write a blog about green boating I decided to start a company committed to selling environmentally friendly boating supplies. … Continue reading

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