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New Fish Barrier Proposed on Illinois Waterway
As a next step in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS), the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) has directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with a formal evaluation of potential aquatic nuisance species (ANS) control technologies. The focus of this analysis will be to reduce the risk of […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Court of Appeals Dismisses Recreational Boating Industry Concerns About E15
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday dismissed the recreational boating industry’s challenge of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule regarding misfueling mitigation plans surrounding the sale of E15. The case specifically challenged the EPA’s plans to prevent misfueling, including the use of what the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) believes […] Read More
19 Products Recognized for Innovation at IBEX 2014
At the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Industry Breakfast this morning, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced winners of the 2014 IBEX Innovation Awards. NMMA created the Innovation Awards program to recognize significant contributions to marine technology. The winning products were selected from 90 entries by a panel of experienced technical boating […] Read More
NMMA Announces 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced 46 recipients of the 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for excellence in customer satisfaction. Award recipients were acknowledged this morning during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Fla. The Marine Industry CSI Awards […] Read More
Chaparral Boats Presented Special Commendation by Georgia Governor
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal celebrated the 50th anniversary of Chaparral Boats by presenting Founder Buck Pegg and President Jim Lane a special commendation at Chaparral and Robalo’s headquarters in Nashville, Ga. The outstanding event, attended by nearly 600 employees along with more than 50 state, local and county officials, recognized Chaparral and Robalo’s […] Read More
Coast Guard Shares Safety Tips, Establishes Ohio River Safety Zones for Labor Day
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the boating season and is known as one of the busiest recreational boating weekends on the Ohio River. With approximately 2,000 boaters taking to the water, the increased recreational traffic presents additional safety hazards. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati would like boaters to know special rules […] Read More
Missouri Corn Growers Pushing for More Ethanol at the Fuel Pump
Are wise consumers of gasoline being pushed to use a fuel that doesn’t work in their boats, lawn equipment, and other small engines? A June 24 statement from the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) blames current high gasoline prices on volatile markets and calls for more ethanol at the gas pump to […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Corps Release Lower Mississippi River Recreation Report
The Memphis Engineer District has released the Assessment of River Related Recreation and Access, the second report authorized by the Lower Mississippi River Resource Assessment. The report addresses recreation on the Lower Mississippi River and the need for facilities and access. The study team identified eight areas of need on the Lower […] Read More