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Environmental Protection & Responsibility Flashcards

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  1. What does the term 'No Discharge Zone' (NDZ) mean for boaters?

    Answer: All overboard discharge of sewage—treated or untreated—is prohibited

    In an EPA-designated No Discharge Zone, no sewage of any kind—regardless of treatment level—may be discharged overboard.

  2. How does excessive boat wake damage riparian (shoreline) environments?

    Answer: It causes bank erosion, uproots aquatic plants, and disturbs nesting birds

    Repeated wave action from boat wakes erodes natural shorelines, destroys submerged aquatic vegetation, and disturbs nesting wildlife.

  3. What is the correct way to dispose of used engine oil after an oil change on a boat?

    Answer: Take it to a marina recycling center or automotive shop that accepts used oil

    Used motor oil must be recycled at an approved facility; a single quart can contaminate 250,000 gallons of drinking water.

  4. Which invasive species has most significantly impacted Alabama freshwater lakes and rivers through boat transport?

    Answer: Hydrilla and other aquatic invasive plants transported on boats and trailers

    Invasive aquatic plants like hydrilla clog waterways and are commonly spread by boats and trailers that aren't cleaned between launches.

  5. What does 'Clean, Drain, and Dry' refer to in Alabama boating regulations?

    Answer: A required practice to prevent transporting invasive species between water bodies

    Clean, Drain, and Dry is the recommended decontamination protocol for boats, trailers, and gear to stop invasive species spread.

  6. What federal act primarily governs the discharge of oil and hazardous substances from vessels into US waters?

    Answer: The Clean Water Act

    The Clean Water Act (CWA) prohibits discharge of oil or hazardous substances into US waters in quantities that may be harmful.

  7. Why should boaters avoid anchoring in seagrass beds in Alabama's coastal waters?

    Answer: Anchors and chains destroy seagrass, which provides critical habitat for juvenile fish and sea turtles

    Seagrass meadows are essential nursery habitats for commercially important fish species, and anchor damage is slow to recover.