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Anchor Bay Yachting Association
4th Annual Lake St. Clair Clean Boating CampaignDockwalkers Workshop
March 31, 2007What are Dockwalkers?
DOCKWALKERS are conscious boaters willing to share their knowledge, concern’s and respect for natural
resources. As a Dockwalker, you have the power to make a difference! This is your chance to inform
boaters and protect Lake St Clair.
Registration
Gary Morgan, Director Clinton River Watershed Council
Tony Forlini, Harrison Township
Presentations
Boater Best Practices• Reduce fuel spillage – have an oil absorbent pad ready• Bilge care – never use bilge cleaners that contain detergents• Grey Water – rather then throwing grey water overboard, spread
it over a grassy area• Have emergency procedures in place and posted at marinas• In case of fuel/oil spill call Sector Detroit 313-568-9464 or
Channel 16 if you’re on the water
The best way to approach boater is to invite them to share their awareness and concerns for clean boating. Then offer what you sense will be meaningful and appreciated information. Your first contact needs to be welcoming, develop the relationship first and offer yourself as a contact for additional information.
Remember, your role as a Dockwalker is to educate,not alienate fellow boaters.
Ken DeBeaussaert, Director Office of the Great Lakes, State of Michigan
Tom Hepp, ABYA PC and Clinton River Watershed Board of Directors
Presentations
Lake St. Clair Boaters– 129,831 boaters on Lake St.Clair with a
surface area of 430 sq. miles– An estimated 1,819,000 boat days annually
on the waters of Lake St. Clair
Imagine– If refueling frequency is on average every 4th
trip, that's 454,750 refueling stops annually
– Say you spill 1/8 ounce of fuel each refueling stop • that's 56,844 ounces of spilled fuel,
or 444 gallons of spilled fuel on our 430 sq. mile Lake St. Clair
1 quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of water
Dockwalkers Class Attendees
Dockwalkers Class Attendees
Environment Friendly Cleaning Product Demonstration
Cleaning product demonstration on a boat that has not been cleaned in 15+ years.
Finished Area
Cleaned with brush and soap only
CLEAN GENTLY• Wash your boat frequently with plain water
and a sponge or brush.• Use detergents sparingly.• Use phosphate-free, biodegradable, and
nontoxic cleaners• A good coat of wax prevents most surface dirt
from sticking
PRODUCT HOUSEHOLD ALTERNATIVE
Teak cleanerUse a biodegradable soap to remove the dirt. Instead of bleaching teak, try using a mild power soap and scrub with bronze wool
Fiberglass Cleaner Use a Paste of baking soda and water
Mildew Removers
Scrub mildew and borax/water using a nylon scouring pad. Try scrubbing mildew with a vinegar and salt paste (equal parts), if problem is not severe. Try vinegar full strength, then rinse. To inhibit mold and mildew, wash area with 1/2 cup of borax/1 gallon hot water
Wood Polish Use olive, walnut or almond oil
Aluminum Cleaner Mix 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar in 1 quart of hot water
Brass Cleaner Use Worcestershire sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar and water
Alternatives to traditional cleaning products – While baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice & vegetable oils are far less harmful then bleaches, scouring powers & detergents they can still be toxic to aquatic life. Use all cleaning products sparingly & minimize the amount discharged into the water.
Commercial products on display
Steve Remias, MacRay Harbor
Presentations
Jill Hollowell, Clinton River Watershed Council
Free lunch was provided by Huntington Bank
Great Lakes Basin
Boating is good clean fun, let’s keep it
that way
Lake St. Clair Dockwalker Program
ALL OF THE ANCHOR BAY YACHTING ASSOCIATION CLUBS/MEMBERS AND GUESTS THAT SUPPORTED THIS EVENT
CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL (CRWC)
HUNTINGTON BANK FOR THE LUNCH
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCTATION FOUNDATION (MEEF)
MACRAY HARBOR FOR THE USE OF THEIR FACILITY
SPECIAL THANKS TO
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