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05 April 2012 | 
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When Elizabeth Underwood approached a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary table that was set up at the Boynton Beach Mall more than five years ago, she had no idea she would be making such a huge impact. Article by Michelle Ashworth, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers Auxiliarist Underwood of Stuart, won the 2012 Jefferson Award for creating [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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I recently became an Auxiliary Coxswain but never thought that my training would be put to the test as quickly as it did. My wife, Nancy, and I were taking five passengers to a scattering of ashes ceremony in the Gulf of Mexico. It was a beautiful sunny day; seas were calm and there [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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I attended a presentation at an Auxiliary National Training meeting called Cold Water Boot Camp, which works in cooperation with many life saving organizations, including the US Coast Guard. I saw a good friend and fellow member of Team Coast Guard – Mario Vittone, USCG Marine Safety Specialist and former Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Instructor [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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DNR TO HONOR CLEAN MARINA OF THE YEAR WHAT: Maryland DNR Boating Services will present contest winners Steuart and Hamilton Chaney, owners of Herrington Harbour, with a certificate and prizes for their clean marina practices in 2011. WHERE: During a Clean Marina Workshop: Annapolis “Pip Moyer” Recreation Center 273 Hilltop Lane Annapolis, MD 21403 WHEN: [...]
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Did you know that the Coast Guard Auxiliary has a Marine Safety Program? This augments the Coast Guard’s efforts for ensuring the safety and shelter of our nation’s prized waterway assets. While the overall Marine Safety Program is quite diverse and has a wide breadth of agendas, not many people would think that marine safety [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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Annapolis, Md. (December 7, 2011) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boating Services will host three Clean Marina workshops for marina and boatyard operators in January 2012. DNR encourages all marine facilities, including certified Clean Marinas, to attend this free event. “Participants will learn how to; comply with regulation changes and the new [...]
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Posted in annapolis, boating, boatyard, department of natural resources, DNR, Drum Point CGAux RSS, Education, Environment, Marina Guidebook, Marina Workshopâ, Maryland, maryland department of natural resources, pumpout, stormwater, stormwater management, vessel maintenance, water treatment systems, Workshops | Tags: Drum Point CGAux RSS, RSS Syndicated Feeds, USCGA | Comments Closed
While many folks are preparing for the holidays – in Boca Raton, Florida about 65 members of Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and members of the boating community came together to kick off manatee season in south Florida. Manatee season is during the winter months when the waters [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 2 pm. Appeal Landfill 401 Sweetwater Road. Lusby, MD. Rain or Shine Materials Accepted: Explosives ( ammunition, fireworks, marine flares, road flares, etc.) There are other materials also. Note: Participation limited to Calvert County residents ONLY. Phone: 410-326-0210 Your opportunity to dispose of expired marine safety flares! Related [...]
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