Environment & Clean Water

TowBoatUS And The Case Of The Wayward Weather Buoy

After a seven-hour hunt, Captains Trey Tuggle and Jeremy Larson of TowBoatUS St. Augustine retrieve an errant weather buoy with a sea turtle attached.

How Drought Is Affecting American Boating

Here's how some of Western America's most iconic lakes are shrinking, which is changing the way we boat.

New Ideas For Recycling Old Fishing Line And Lures

The BoatUS Foundation cast a wide net looking for fresh designs to jumpstart an effective, sustainable method to keep old lines and soft bait out of the trash cycle.

Marine Fisheries Update

Managing and regulating our fish stocks is complicated and always contentious. In 2021, the job has become tougher than ever.

Is A Flare-Disposal Solution On The Horizon?

Might there soon be a solution to the expired flare disposal issue?

Citizen Science Onboard

You may not think of yourself as a scientist, but as a boater, you're close to being one. Here's how recording your observations while out on the water can contribute to important research.

The 2021 Red Tide Report

Two years after the toxic event that devastated Florida's recreational and commercial boating, BoatUS takes a look at current coastal conditions and whether mitigation steps have worked.

Preventing Fuel Spills

We all share the same water, so being a responsible boater is everyone's job. Here’s one way to do your part.

Fiberglass Recycling: A Second Life For Old Boats

Where do fiberglass vessels go when they’re past their useful lives? Until recently, the landfill. An innovative recycling business could change all that.