Friends of Bluewater Network:
We would like to thank everyone who contacted the National Park Service
(NPS) concerning their jet ski regulations. While an official count is not
available, the NPS estimates it received more than 20,000 calls, letters, and
e-mails. This is great news because that's about 20,000 more comments than
the NPS expected. What's even better is that the NPS estimates that the
comments are running more than 3 to 1 in support of severely restricting
jet skis.
While we are heartened by the public's response and have taken some time to
bask in that response, we are well into the process of shifting the focus
of our work to rid the National Parks of jet skis, from the NPS to
Congress. More on this in the near future.
Once again, thanks to all who helped protect their national heritage by
contacting the NPS. Our efforts wouldn't be successful without you.
For more information contact:
Sean Smith
Conservation Director, Bluewater Network
415-788-3666, ext. 149
seansmith@earthisland.org
Bluewater Network is the largest coalition of boaters, scientists,
low-impact recreation enthusiasts, wildlife advocates, marine industry
experts, and clean water advocates working to reduce the environmental
impacts of recreational boating. Bluewater acts as an information
clearinghouse and support mechanism for communities and government agencies
working to regulate and prohibit two-stroke engines as well as personal
watercraft (PWC)
Beta Available: Broadcast quality video of jet ski and the pollution
damage caused by two-stroke motors is available from Bluewater Network.
