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New York Sea Grant has a very robust and active boating and marine trades extension education program lead by Dave White, NYSG Recreation Specialist. This program area consists of several initiatives described below.
Program Initiatives
 The "Discover Clean & Safe Boating" project successfully debuted at the Boating Industries Association (BIA) of Upstate New York show in 2008. It has since become a model industry- partnered educational effort that has expanded from Great Lakes’ venues to sites statewide. The Discover Clean & Safe Boating vessels, provided by NYS manufacturers and local dealers, are equipped with all the legally-required and recommended equipment. This program effort is a partnership between NY Sea Grant, the Boating Industries Association of Upstate NY (BIA), and local/regional marine dealers and manufacturers.
 “Discover Better Boating” is a monthly television news series airing from May-October on Time Warner Cable News where boating industry professionals offer information and tips on such topics as preparing your boat for the boating season, boating safety, the impact of ethanol fuel on your boat, and getting better gas efficiency in a tight economy. This television outreach effort is a partnership of New York Sea Grant, the Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York (BIA), and Time Warner Cable News.
The "Great Shipwrecks of New York's Great Lakes" exhibit was originally developed as the 2014 Great New York State Fair Signature Exhibit and includes 10 interpretive panels highlighting more than 200 years of shipwrecks in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, the Finger Lakes, Lake George and the St. Lawrence River. This exhibit was developed by New York Sea Grant, in partnership with the Great New York State Fair, Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC), Great Lakes Seaway Trail, and others.
Learn more about NYSG's boating and marine trades efforts and initiatives throughout the Great Lakes via news and other links at the left-hand side of this page. Also, there's additional information on programs and projects on this topic at NYSG's "Coastal Economies, Marinas, Tourism & Other Coastal Businesses" Theme Area. There, you will find links to related NYSG publications as well as research and extension "success stories."
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Clean & Safe Boating 2016: News/On YouTube back to top
- On YouTube: NYSG Offers Young Boater Safety Course, ROV Demos and More at 2016 Central NY Boat Show More>>
More from the 2016 Central New York Boat Show ...
- Register for February 20th Young Boater Safety Training More>>
- Round Boat is Centerpiece of Boating Information Center More>>
- In-Water Boating Safety Programs Add Hands-On ROV Demos More>>
Clean & Safe Boating 2015: News/On YouTube back to top
Clean & Safe Boating 2014: News/On YouTube back to top
Clean & Safe Boating 2013: News/On YouTube back to top
- December 15, 2013 - NYSG Specialists and Sea Grant Network Campaigns Lauded for Their Successes More>
From a Visionary Career Leadership Award to Two Top 100 Great Lakes
Restoration Initiative Success Stories, New York Sea Grant specialists
were acknowledged this year for their work in maintaining seafood safety
standards and keeping pharmaceuticals, personal care products and
invasive species out of New York's waterways.
- October 23, 2013 - Now's a Good Time to Take a Boating Course More>
- July 29, 2013 - Farm Pond Demos Add Canoe Safety at Empire Farm Days More>
New York Sea Grant Launch Stewards will share tips on preventing the spread of aquatic invasives via recreational boating vehicles at Empire Farm Days. Also, the popular in-water farm pond life jacket demonstrations returns for a second year to this, the largest outdoor agricultural show in the Northeast
- July 26, 2013 - Sea Grant Educates at City of Water Day in Big Apple More>
As seen in Cornell Chronicle, New York Sea Grant expanded its
"Discover Clean and Safe Boating Campaign" into New York City for the
first time, some 300 miles away from its point of origin.
- July 8, 2013 - Practice Environmentally Friendly Boating More>
- July 1, 2013 - Invasive Species More>
- June 18, 2013 - Beware Invasive Species More>
- May 15, 2013 - Safe Boating Week Reminds Us To Be Careful More>
- April 2013 - Clean and Safe Boating Campaign Launches More>
From the Central New York Boat Show in mid-Febrary through the summer
months, the 2013 Discover Clean and Safe Boating campaign educates
boaters about all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe and
environmentally-friendly boating on New York's waters. "Our focus in
2013 is also on educating anglers and paddlesports enthusiasts about how
to be safe on the water and how they can help reduce the spread of
aquatic invasive species," says campaign developer NYSG Coastal
Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White.
- March 22, 2013 - Experts Fear Low Water Levels Again This Year More>
- February 20, 2013 - NYSG at Buffalo Bills Boat Show More>
- February 5, 2013 - Paddlesports Safety Demonstrations New at 2013 CNY Boat Show More>
- January 30, 2013 - See 2013 NY Discover Clean & Safe Boats at CNY Boat Show Boating Info Center More>
- January 25, 2013 - 2013 CNY Boat Show Programs include In-Water Demonstrations Feb. 13-17 More>
- January 25, 2013 - NYSG Specialist Moderating Clean Marina Roundtable at International Marina Industry Conference More>
- January 17, 2013 - Register Now for Feb. 14 & 16 Young Boater Safety Training at 2013 CNY Boat Show More>
- January 15, 2013 - 10 Great Reasons to Visit the 2013 Central New York Boat Show More>
Clean & Safe Boating 2012: News/On YouTube back to top
- NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat Widens Its Reach in 2012 More>
- NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat visits Skaneateles July 27-29 More>
- NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat to be at Owasco Lake Day June 27 More>
- NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat Makes 1st Visit to Clearwater Festival June 16-17 More>
- NYSG educates boaters on safety this summer More>
- NYSG provides green, clean boating tips More>
- Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat, New Watercraft Inspection Educator at 2012 Great Upstate Boat Show March 30-April 1 More>
- Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat and New Watercraft Inspection Educator will be at 2012 Buffalo Boat Show February 22-26 More>
- On YouTube: This Year's Central New York Boat Show More>
- Life-saving In-Water Demonstrations at 2012 Central NY Boat Show More>
- Free Young Boater Safety Training at NYS Fairgrounds in Mid-February More>
- Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat will be at 2012 Central NY Boat Show More>
The annual Central New York Boat Show returned to the New York State Fairground in mid-February and NYSG partnered for free young boater safety training and offered life-saving in-water demonstrations ...
Featured videos include clips from these Syracuse-based TV stations: Your News Now, News Channel 9 (an ABC News affiliate), News Channel 7 / News Channel 28 (respectively, WWNY-TV, a CBS News affiliate; WNYF-TV, a Fox News affiliate)
- Sea Grant Offers Advice on Fall Tourism More>
Clean & Safe Boating 2011: News back to top
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat at Empire Farm Days and Skaneateles Lake (August 2011) More>
- Discover Clean & Safe Boating Campaign a Hit with Industry (NY Coastlines, Spring 2011) More>
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat joins Sailing Seaway Clayton June 17 More>
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boats to Visit Newburg Boat Show June 10-12 More>
- New York Sea Grant Specialist Awarded BoatUS Environmental Leadership Commendation More>
- Boat-safety program focuses on invasive species (Watertown Daily News) More>
- May 21st-27th's National Safe Boating Week launches 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boating Campaign in New York More>
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat visits 1000 Islands-Clayton Spring Boat Show April 8-10 More>
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat will visit Great Upstate Boat Show March 25-27 More>
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat will visit Western NY Boat Show Feb. 23-27 More>
- 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat to Visit February 16-20 Central NY Boat Show More>
- 2011 CNY Boat Show Seminars to cover angling and Asian carp to zebra mussels, Clean & Safe Boating & controlling invasive species More>
- New York’s 2011 Clean & Safe Boating campaign will focus on slowing spread of aquatic invasive species More>
- New 2011 Boating Campaign to be Announced at Boating Industries December 9 Meeting More>
Clean & Safe Boating 2011: On YouTube back to top
Note: click the arrows to the left and right of the video below to toggle through all the videos related to this topic. And see below this video player for a full list of all videos titles and related information.
- NYSG Specialist educates on a new life jacket law for boaters
[Chan 7 News This Morning, Watertown, NY] More>
- Safe boating, including invasives education, continues through the season
[Your News Now, Syracuse, NY] More>
- Sea Grant educates anglers and boaters on safe and clean recreational use
[Chan 9 WSYR, Syracuse, NY] More>
- Sea Grant educates about National Safe Boating Week
[Chan 7 News This Morning, Watertown, NY] More>
- Boating safe and clean reminders
[CNY Central News, Syracuse, NY] More>
- NYSG's Clean & Safe Boating 2011 Campaign: Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
[Chan 7 News This Morning, Watertown, NY] (on NYSG's YouTube channel) More>
- CNY Boat Show offers info on clean & safe boating: Sea Grant on what boaters can do
[CNY NBC Chan 3] (on NYSG's YouTube channel) More>
- Sea Grant Educates at Annual Boat Show
[CNY Your News Now, Syracuse, NY] (on NYSG's YouTube channel) More>
- Oldest New York boat show at CNY Fairgrounds
[Chan 9 WSYR, Syracuse, NY] (on NYSG's YouTube channel) More>
Clean & Safe Boating 2010 back to top
- 2010 Sea Grant Summer of Safety More>
- New Yorkers Make 2010 Discover Clean & Safe Boating Pledge More>
- Look for Discover Clean & Safe Boat at the Central NY Fall Boat Show & Sale Sept 10-12 More>
- Look for Discover Clean & Safe Boat at Skaneateles Boat Show July 23-25 More>
- NYSG at Syracuse's 2010 Central NY Boat Show in February More >
NYSG's Young Boater Safety Training for Deaf Youth ...
... a first for New York State debuts at Central NY Boat Show in February 2010 More >
... expanded for deaf families More >
... inspired by boating family More >
In addition to this class, NYSG offered another one on Young Boater Safety Training More >
Clean & Safe Boating 2009 back to top
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New Boating Information Center at Central NY Boat Show More >
Great Lakes Small Harbors Initiative back to top
A grassroots effort to secure federal funding for federally-authorized shallow depth harbors in New York’s Great Lakes region is gaining traction.
- Summer 2010 Update: $5M Funding Approved More>
- Spring 2010 Update More>
- Great Lakes Small Harbors Coalition Building Momentum in New York More >
- How you can help New York's Small Harbors: Workshops held in late October '09 More >
"Discover Better Boating" 2014: News back to top
May 16, 2014 - Quick Tip of the Month: Boater Safety Kit More>
May 17, 2014 - How To Get Your Boat Trailer Ready For the Season More>
June 20, 2014 - Discover Better Boating Quick Tip: Don't Take Aquatic Hitchhikers With You More>
June 21, 2014 - New Ways to Enjoy Kayaking, Canoeing as Summer Begins More>
July 18, 2014 - Discover Better Boating Quick Tip: How to Keep Petroleum Out of the Water More>
July 19, 2014 - New Boat Design Makes Water Surfing an Easy Way to Enjoy the Lake More>
August 16, 2014 - Propane Engines Newest Technology for Boaters More>
September 20, 2014 - Boating Accessories: Docks & Lifts More>
October 17, 2014 - Discover Better Boating Quick Tip: Wear It Campaign Advocates Life Jackets More>
October 18, 2014 - Plenty of Weather Information at Finger Tips for Boaters More>
"Discover Better Boating" 2013: News back to top
May 15, 2013 - Boating in 2013: There’s An App for That! NY’s Discover Better Boating Series Begins May 18 More>
June 22, 2013 - Ethanol Use in Boats More>
July 19, 2013 - Boating Fun ... The Things We Can Do With Our Boats More>
August 17, 2013 - Journey Along the Erie Canal More>
September 18, 2013 -"Made in NY" Boating More>
October 19, 2013 - Boating Event Questionnaires More>
"Discover Better Boating" 2012: News back to top
- 2012 “Discover Better Boating” Educational Television series begins May 19 More>
- May 22, 2012: "Vessel Safety Exams" More>
- June 16, 2012: "Trailer Maintenance" More>
- July 21, 2012: "Buying a Boat" More>
- August 18, 2012: "NYSG's Invasive Species Launch Steward Program" More>
- September 15, 2012: "Fall Season's Great Boating Opportunities" More>
- October 20, 2012: "Preparing for Winter: Storing Your Boat" More>
"Discover Better Boating" 2011: News back to top
- “Discover Better Boating” Television News Series Debuts April 23, 2011 - A partnership of New York Sea Grant with the Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York and Your News Now More>
Note: click the arrows to the left and right of the video below to toggle through all the videos related to this topic. And see below this video player for a full list of all videos titles and related information.
- April 22, 2011: "Discover Better Boating Begins" (on NYSG's YouTube channel) More>
- Discover Better Boating Campaign commercial (on NYSG's YouTube channel) More>
- April 23, 2011: "Preparing your boat for summer fun" More>
- May 21, 2011: "Having the required and recommended safety equipment on board for a safe and enjoyable day on the water" More>
- June 18, 2011: "Fuel Efficiency/Ethanol" More>
- July 23, 2011: "Renting a Boat" More>
- September 24, 2011: "Being Good Boating Stewards" More>
- October 22, 2011: "Storing Your Boat for the Winter" More>
- November 19, 2011: Jacket Winter "Wear It" Law More>
Other Boating & Marine Trades News (2009-Present) back to top
- On YouTube: Study Proposes Ways To Keep Asian Carp Out Of Great Lakes (January 2014) More>
NYSG's Dave White speaks with Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning
newscasters about a January 2014-released report outlining eight options
for keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes
- On YouTube: NYSDEC to Host Hearings on Invasive Species Regulations (November 2013) More>
Local experts like NYSG's Dave White say the threats from invasive
species continues to grow every day. Dangers to ecosystems and potential
health problems are a couple of reasons the state is hoping to make it
much tougher for anyone to have those species. YNN's Brian Dwyer has
more on a proposed DEC regulation and how you can make your voice heard.
- On YouTube: Comment Sought On Invasive Species Proposals (November 2013) More>
As
NYSG's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White tells the newscasters
at Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning studios, New York State's
Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing regulations to
help control invasive species.
- On Air: Asian Carp Could Pose Real Threat to Great Lakes Ecosystem (November 2013) More>
As
NYSG specialists shared with WRVO Radio recently, bighead and silver
carp have been detected very close to the Great Lakes, so the risk of a
flood introducing them into the lakes is always present.
- On Air: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar (October 2013) More>
A new Water Trail app in development by NYSG for the Great Lakes Seaway
Trail is just one of the talking points from this October 2013 seminar.
Also on the agenda were: The New York State Underwater Blueway Trail;
the Great Lakes Observing System Boaters Forecast now available
throughout the Great Lakes region and on the St. Lawrence River; and a
panel discussion of the deliberate scuttling of historic ships with ties
to Seaway Trail waters of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara
River and Lake Erie. WRVO Radio spoke with event co-organizer Dave
White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist.
- Lake Ontario Ecosystem Public Forums in Rochester, Oswego (August 2013) More>
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation and New York Sea Grant host two public forums
in August 2013 about environmental issues affecting Lake Ontario and
the work being done under the Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP)
to address these issues.
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Launching in Lake Ontario; Will Collect Five-Year Great Lakes Research Data (May 2013)More>
- On YouTube, On Air: Researchers Collect Great Lakes Data in Lake Ontario (May 2013) More>
In Mid-May 2013, researchers launched a high-tech underwater vehicle
into Lake Ontario. This research will help keep the Ontario shoreline
clean for swimmers and residents. YNN and WRVO Radio filed reports,
which featured NYSG specialist Dave White and funded SUNY ESF researcher
Greg Boyer.
- AUV Journey on Lake Ontario: Photo Gallery More>
- On YouTube: Lake Ontario Most Stressed of all Great Lakes (January 2013) More>
A
study released earlier this year found Lake Ontario to be the most
stressed of the Great Lakes. YNN's Sarah Blazonis talks with NYSG's
Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White.
- New York Sea Grant Relocates Great Lakes Office at SUNY Oswego (November 2012) More>
- On Air, On YouTube: All Eyes on NYSG-Assisted Web-Based Boaters' Forecast Tool (July 2012) More>
A new Web-based, real-time tool for recreational boaters extends
Great Lakes global observing technology to the St. Lawrence River with
some data specific to the river system.
- First-Time GLOS St. Lawrence River Forecasting Technology Will Help Boaters Plan Travel More>
- On Air: New boating technology available for the St. Lawrence River More>
- On YouTube: Sea Grant Unveils New Tool For Boaters More>
- Great Lakes Research Consortium names NY Sea Grant educator Associate Director; Oswego to Host its First GLRC Conference March 30-31, 2012 More>
- NYSG Educator Raises Awareness of Small Businesses, Byway Communities at
White House Great Lakes Briefing in early March 2012 More>
- NY Sea Grant Specialist Speaking at International Conference in early-February 2012 More>
- Registration open for February 2012 Clean Marina Webinar More>
- On YouTube: Little Snow Could Mean Low Water Levels, Says NYSG Specialist on Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning (January 2012) More>
- On YouTube: Sea Grant Specialist Speaks with Your News Now on IJC's Anticipated Release of a Lake Ontario/St. Lawrence River Water Level Plan (January 2012) More>
- On YouTube: Sea Grant Provides Winter Recreation Safety Reminders (December 2011) More>
- Take steps to watch out for unwanted aquatic hitchhikers when you move
from one waterway to another with our "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" flyer (pdf)
- On YouTube: Tourism Specialist Says Summer's Not Over Yet (September 2011) More>
- On YouTube: Boater education on weather Conditions in NY's North Country (May 2011) More>
- NYSG discusses Great Lakes Natural Resources in the January/February 2011 issue of NOAA's Coastal Services Magazine More>
- On YouTube: Sea Grant educates on winter fishing safety (December 2010) More>
- On YouTube: Sea Grant to help create plans for extreme weather this winter (December 2010) More>
- Water levels on Great Lakes down an average of one foot for Summer 2010 More>
- NYSG Issues 2009’s Great Lakes-wide Cross Border Boating Tips for Recreational Boaters More>
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Partnership: News back to top
- Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar: First Time in Lake Erie region More>
- Great Lakes Seaway Trail Maritime Heritage poster, part of an award-winning project of partners including NYSG, goes to school in NY and PA More>
- Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project Wins National Scenic Byway Award More>
- August 23-26: NYSG, Great Lakes Seaway Trail Present at National Scenic Byway Conference More>
- 2009's Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series kicked off June 13th with noted shipwreck explorer Jim Kennard More>
- NYSG-Seaway Trail Corporation Elects New Directors More>
- Seaway Trail: Experience the Journey More>
- Travel Tips for Recreational Boaters, RV Owners, and Motorists along NY's Seaway Trail
Come enjoy a Great American Road or Boat Trip!
Seaway Trail, Inc. and New York Sea Grant are pleased to share travel tips for recreational boaters, RV owners, and motorists along NY's Seaway Trail. To download the brochure and related information, check out the Seaway Trail, Inc. Web site.
The Seaway Trail - a scenic byway that parallels New York's freshwater shoreline along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and Lake Erie - is one of America's Byways.
Seaway Trail, Inc. is a nonprofit organization promoting travel and tourism. The Seaway Trail Foundation operates the Seaway Trail Discovery Center in Sackets Harbor, New York.
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