Recreational Boat Pollution and the Chesapeake Bay 1991
- Published:
- January 1, 1991
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
In the 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement includes the commitment "to eliminate pollutant discharges from recreational boats" as one of its water quality objectives. This challenge was re-emphasized by EPA Administrator William K. Reill in December of 1989 on the occasion of assuming the Chairmanship of the Chesapeake Executive Council. In response to this challenge, the Recreational Boat Pollution Work Group was created by the Chesapeake Bay Program Implementation Committee in May, 1990. All segments of the Bay community with an identified interest in vessel waste management were represented on the Work Group. Representatives from the marine industry, boating clubs, environmental organization, Federal and state agencies, local government, the legislatures and citizen user groups all played an active role.