Our Environment - Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual

Chapter 1

OUR ENVIRONMENT

As a boater, you already appreciate nature's beauty and the
peace of the great outdoors. It is a boater's responsibility to
protect the natural environment by keeping waterways clean.
Don't put anything in the water you wouldn't want to eat
or drink!
Conserve Fishery Resources
There is a tremendous drain on our fishery resources. Over-fishing and
pollution have strained the fish population. Do your part by keeping only
what you will eat by practicing catch-and-release.
Foreign Species
If you trailer your boat from lake to lake, you may unknowingly introduce a
foreign aquatic species from one lake to the next. Thoroughly clean the
boat below the water line, remove all weeds and algae, and drain the bilge
and livewells before launching the boat in a new body of water.
Fuel and Oil Spillage
The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways contaminates the environment
and is dangerous to wildlife. Never discharge or dispose fuel or oil into the
water; it is prohibited and you could be fined. There are two common,
accidental types of discharge:
● Overfilling the fuel tank
● Pumping contaminated bilge water
Fumes from rags can collect in bilge and be extremely
hazardous. Never store rags used to wipe-up fuel or solvent
spills in the boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.
Discharge and Disposal of Waste
Waste means all forms of garbage, plastics, recyclables, food, wood,
detergents, sewerage and even fish parts in certain waters - in short, nearly
everything. We recommend you bring back everything you take out with
you for proper disposal ashore.
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