Going Coastal - Water Quality

Water Quality

Going Coastal pumpout boat service in western Long Island Sound. In 2011, Going Coastal launched in Western Long Island Sound. The boat, ECO PAL I, pumps sewage from recreational boats and discharges it in the city sewer system to help keep our waters clean.

http://www.goingcoastal.org/Maps_%26_Guides/Entries/2011/3/31_Erie_Canal_Pumpouts.html NEW! pumpout map of Erie Canal pumpouts facilities releases in 2011.

Going Coastal pumpout maps have informed over 100,000 pleasure boaters about free marine pumpout facilities in New York Harbor, Long Island Sound and the Hudson River. The handy postcard-sized maps designed and distributed by the nonprofit are available at marinas, boat clubs and marine retailers throughout New York's coastal region.

Going Coastal introduced the a Fishing Line Recycling Program at New York fishing piers, marinas, and tackle shops collects and recycles monofilament fishing line, keeping miles of the dangerous line out of the environment. Fishing line is recycled to create new fish habitat.

The Clean Marina Directory is a pocket guide to Best Management Practices in waste management for marina operators and boatyards. The guide includes recyclers and proper disposal methods for hazardous waste generated by marina operations.

Invasive Species Prevention posters help boaters understand ways that they can prevent the transport of invasive species in local waters.

Volunteers survey and research subsistence fishing practices and help raise awareness of fish consumption health advisories among under served populations.