Boating
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Although not required in recreational boats under 65.6 feet long, a VHF Marine Radio is an essential piece of equipment in coastal waters.
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Links to information related to boating in Connecticut.
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Boaters can help keep Connecticut's waterways safe and secure.
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Connecticuts No Discharge Area Program Home
Connecticut's No Discharge Area Program
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Teak Surfing and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
When teak surfing, in addition to the very obvious danger of swimmers being near moving propellers there is a less obvious danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Frequently asked questions about hull identification numbers
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Frequently asked questions about CT Transient Boating Facilities funded by the Boating Infrastructure Grant.
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Who needs a certificate to operate a registered boat in CT?
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Connecticut Clean Vessel Act Program
Connecticut Clean Vessel Act Program Home Page - This website will help you find a pumpout facility near you, and to install or upgrade sewage holding tank systems to be in compliance with existing laws governing marine sanitation devices (MSD's). You will find information on how to choose a system, sewage system design and the selection of system components, plus helpful tips for installation and maintenance. You will also find information about the Federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program. The Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Long Island Sound Programs (OLISP) administers this program which provides federally funded matching grants for qualifying projects which provide boat sewage disposal facilities. Up to 75% of the cost of an approved project may be reimbursed.
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The CT DEEP owns and/or operates over 110 boat launches statewide on ponds, lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound.