Clean Texas Boater Program
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THE CLEAN TEXAS BOATER PROGRAM

What is the Clean Texas Boater Program?
     The Clean Texas Boater Program is an important part of the Clean Texas Marina Program, which is designed to assist marina, boatyard and yacht club operators in protecting the resources that provide their livelihood: clean water and fresh air. Both programs are voluntary and give participants the resources needed to minimize pollution. The Clean Texas Boater Program recognizes boaters participating with Certified Clean Texas Marinas for doing their part in keeping Texas waterways clean.

Why should I be a Clean Texas Boater?
     By adopting pollution prevention measures, Clean Texas Boaters can take satisfaction in knowing they are doing their part in:
           • Keeping Texas waterways and shores clean.
           • Preserving our waterways for the future.
           • Learning and teaching clean boating habits.

Steps to becoming a Clean Texas Boater:
      1. Read the Clean Boating Tips card
      2. Agree to follow the tips by signing the attached pledge card.
      3. Mail your pledge card to the Clean Texas Boater Program office.
      4. Display your Clean Texas Boater sticker on your vessel.

Clean Boater Pledge:
     As a participating member of the Clean Texas Boater Program, I have read the Clean Boating Tips and do pledge to abide by the guidelines covered therein.  I will further insure that all passengers aboard my vessel follow the guidelines and maintain a clean boating environment. On receipt, I will prominently display my Clean Boater sticker on my vessel. Fill out the attached pledge card and mail it to receive your clean boating materials and start making a difference today!

By signing this card I pledge to:
      · Recycle when possible
      · Practice Proper Fueling
      · Keep Texas Waters free of trash
      · Use Pumpout Facilities

Clean Boating Materials
     The following materials are available free of charge from the Clean Texas Marina Office for all participating boaters.

Clean Boating Tips. Available from the Clean Texas Marina Program, dedicated to helping marinas become and stay clean, is part of a national clean marina initiative.  Found on this card are tips and information for boaters dedicated to keeping their boats clean and safe.

Don’t Pollute: A Pump-Out Guide for Boats. Found in this brochure is a comprehensive list of Texas coastal and inland marinas equipped with pump-out stations.  The brochure includes contact information for those marinas as well as helpful tips for healthy boat sanitation procedures.

Oil Spill Prevention Kits. Contains an oil absorbent pad, oil spill control brochure, fuel collar and other spill prevention materials and information. Available to all boaters from the Clean Texas Marina Program and the Oil Spill Prevention & Response Division of the Texas General Land Office.

The Clean Texas Marina Program
The Clean Texas Marina Programis a joint project of the Texas Sea Grant College Program, Marina Association of Texas (MAT), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).

The facilites and services of Texas Sea Grant College Program are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical or mental ability.