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Wicker, Vitter Introduce Bill to Roll Back Ethanol Requirement for Gasoline
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and David Vitter (R-La.) on February 14, introduced legislation to block an increase in the amount of ethanol that can be blended with gasoline. The bill would overturn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waivers that allowed gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15). The higher blend of ethanol has been found […] Read More
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West Marine Honors 2013 Green Product, Hot Picks
While it’s not easy being green — at least, not to hear Kermit tell it — it is a desirable quality in marine products today and can even win companies a cash reward. West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced the winners of its fourth annual Green […] Read More
NMMA Announces 2013 Innovation Award Winners
What better way of showing one’s appreciation than by giving gifts on Valentine’s Day? Ten marine products felt the love when they were honored with Innovation Awards by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail on February 14. […] Read More
Tenn. Corps of Engineers to Prohibit Fishing in Prime Areas
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), boaters are on the verge of being banned from some of the best fishing waters in Tennessee. The Nashville, Tenn., Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) is planning to close recreational access at the tailwaters of 10 local dam facilities. The Corps is claiming that […] Read More
Study Emphasizes Importance of Updated Charts
Up-to-date navigation charts can prevent accidents. While probably not a mind-blowing discovery, a newly published white paper titled “Boat Smart, Update Your Charts” by the Alliance for Safe Navigation (ASN) proves what many of us already know: Out-of-date charts are likely contributors to a significant percentage of grounding accidents and other incidents that take […] Read More
Powerboat Sales Projected to Grow in 2013
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is reporting an estimated 10 percent increase in new power boat sales in 2012, and is projecting the industry will see additional increases in 2013 by as much as 5 to 10 percent. “Improving economic conditions and what seems to be a resurgence in Americans’ love […] Read More
The Narrows Marina at Barren River Lake Closes
The Narrows Marina at the Narrows Recreation Area, Barren River Lake – US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Ky., will be closed December 31, 2012. After this date, there will be no public marina facilities available at this location until further notice. All boats currently docked at this facility must be removed on or before […] Read More
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Window Closing For Low-Water Action on Mississippi River
According to The Waterways Journal Weekly, sister publication of HeartLand Boating, the window for action to halt the shutdown of all traffic on the mid-Mississippi River by December 10 is growing smaller. River industries and their allies have stepped up their efforts to get the President to act immediately and force the Corps of […] Read More