The Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA) is a registered Canadian charitable organization that that has been an advocate for the protection of the Strait for over 30 years.
One of the many activities GSA engages in is an annual Clean Boater Survey to get a baseline of boaters’ knowledge on a wide range of topics including clean boating and boating practices. Following a recent Vancouver Club Night presentation, BCA’s Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising Working Group (ESRC) offered to to help raise the profile of this initiative by sharing the link to this year’s survey and encouraging members and friends of BCA to participate.
The survey is enhanced each year to gauge boaters’ knowledge on key environmental topics, which assists in determining where boaters are at in their understanding of these environmental concerns. GSA also looks for feedback from those taking the survey with regards to their outreach programs as well as to mitigating potential barriers to being a green boater. Survey questions cover crucial issues, including:
- Safe distancing regulations when boating near marine mammals
- Responsible anchoring practices to protect sensitive habitats
- Laws on oil spills and sewage discharge, and more
Survey results are published at the end of every boating season; the blog from 2023-2024 results can be found here, and the 2022-2023 results are here.
Take few minutes to put your knowledge to the test and complete the multiple-choice, 14 question Clean Boater Survey for a chance to win a prize package containing an orca mug and an orca pin from Owl & Bear Studio!
Whether you’re a seasoned mariner or a new navigator, you’ll discover valuable insights and tools to become a greener boater. Every participant will receive resources to enhance their understanding and contribute to cleaner, safer waterways.
Help spread the word – share the survey with fellow boaters and make a difference by preserving the Salish Sea and the many creatures who call it home!
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