Environment & Clean Water

Close-up of a boater refueling a vessel at a marina, holding a fuel nozzle inserted into the boat's fuel fill while an absorbent spill pad surrounds the opening to help prevent fuel spills and protect the waterway.

Don’t let one single drop of that fuel go overboard

Protect the waters you love with five practical boat fueling tips that help prevent gasoline and diesel spills. Learn how to avoid overflows, use no-spill devices, leave room for fuel expansion, and fuel responsibly to reduce environmental impact.
White cabin cruiser sits partially beached in shallow turquoise water along a brush‑covered shoreline.

Tracking Trouble

Abandoned and derelict vessels threaten waterways and marine life. Learn how the BoatU.S. Foundation’s national ADV database helps track hazards and drive solutions.
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Fly On, Little Wing

When the unthinkable happens, a young sailor has to figure out how to cope with the consequences.
Cleaner Coastal Waterways

Cleaner Coastal Waterways

The BoatU.S. Foundation selected 10 awardees of our groundbreaking ADV Removal Grant Program. Learn who they are and what they plan to accomplish.
Schooners In The Mist

Schooners In The Mist

A cruise aboard a traditional wooden ship in foggy Maine shows southern boaters how to cool things down in the heat of summer.
Great Minds Work Together To Solve Problems

Great Minds Work Together To Solve Problems

We need real solutions to growing boat-related waste-disposal challenges. To find them, BoatUS Foundation's inaugural Turning the Tide Online Summit brought together impressive organizations and companies vested in figuring it out.
Sector Separation

Sector Separation

Subdividing private and for-hire recreational saltwater fisheries into separate entities, each with its own set of allocations, may be the fisheries management of the future.
21 Hacks For A Greener Boat

21 Hacks For A Greener Boat

Going green can be a gradual process. Here are some tips to help keep your boating footprint small, your wallet full, and your days easy.
The Carbon Conundrum

The Carbon Conundrum

With cars, going green typically means going electric. When it comes to boats, though, there are faster, easier, and more environmentally sustainable ways to reduce our carbon footprint.