New York Sea Grant's
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There are a variety of storm water runoff BMPS that can be used to reduce pollution from marinas and boating clubs.  BMPs can be divided into 2 categories: Source Reduction BMPs and Treatment Control.  Source reduction BMPs may include using non-toxic materials or keeping potential polluting materials from coming into contact with rainwater.  Treatment controls involve capturing and treating runoff that has come into contact with pollutants before it reaches the river, bay or groundwater.  In general, source reduction BMPs are much less expensive to implement than treatment controls.