Boating
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Washing the Topside of Your Boat
Products used to clean boats often contain harmful ingredients, which are used out of habit rather than necessity. Often chlorine, phosphates and ammonia are used to wash decks and hulls of boats. These products can damage human and fish tissue.
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Connecticut Boating Advisory Council
The Connecticut Boating Advisory Council was formed to help in improving communications between the boating public and the Conservation and Preservation Division of the DEEP; to delineate problems that affect all users of marine and inland water recreation areas; and to assist the Conservation and Preservation Division of the DEEP in solving problems in connection with Connecticut’s boating related land and water resources.
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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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CVA Frequently Asked Questions
Clean Vessel Act Frequently Asked Questions
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How to select your marine toilet system.
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How to design your marine toilet.
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How to install your marine toilet.
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How to maintain your marine toilet system.
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Boating Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about boating in Connecticut.
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Frequently asked questions about CT Transient Boating Facilities funded by the Boating Infrastructure Grant.
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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's State Boat Launches.
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Frequently asked questions about boating accidents.
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Frequently asked questions about hull identification numbers
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FAQs-Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's Safe Water Skiing Endorsement.
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Connecticuts No Discharge Area Program Home
Connecticut's No Discharge Area Program