Natural Resources Guide for Boaters Presented by: Jeff Carlson Natural Resources Coordinator Town of Nantucket

Step 1: Know your waterbody

Step 2: Know your boat WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? How big is your boat? How much does it draw? Is my motor sized appropriately and what kind is it? What kind of black/grey water holding facilities do I have? WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

So we know where we can go Proper anchor to prevent dragging Knowing that your propeller is not in the bottom

Mooring your vessel Town would like to start the discussion about different mooring systems Let your mooring handler know if you are interested in exploring an eco-friendly option.

NANTUCKET IS A FEDERAL NO DISCHARGE ZONE Pump out your vessel NANTUCKET IS A FEDERAL NO DISCHARGE ZONE FREE PUMP OUT BOAT Other Pump Out Stations Town of Nantucket Pier Nantucket Boat Basin Madaket Marine VHF Channel 14

Cleaning you boat Try to only use water to rinse your boat if it is in the water Use soap on land if possible Choose the best soap possible Don’t use chemicals to clean your boat in the water

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING PLEASE REPORT IT A CLEAN HARBOR IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY