New York Sea Grant's
Marina Pollution Prevention Web Site

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Compared to many uses of our coastal waters and rivers, recreational boating and marinas are relatively “clean”.  Scientific studies done around the country frequently show that the impacts of boating activities and facilities are difficult, if not impossible, to actually measure because they are so small compared to the other major sources of water pollution.  These other sources include storm water runoff from developed areas and agricultural lands and discharges from industry and waste water treatment plants.