Anchor Bay Yachting Association 4 th Annual Lake St. Clair Clean Boating Campaign Dockwalkers Workshop March 31, 2007 What 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 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

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 PRODUCTHOUSEHOLD ALTERNATIVE Teak cleaner Use a biodegradable soap to remove the dirt. Instead of bleaching teak, try using a mild power soap and scrub with bronze wool Fiberglass CleanerUse 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 PolishUse olive, walnut or almond oil Aluminum CleanerMix 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar in 1 quart of hot water Brass CleanerUse 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