The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking the public for comments on plans to issue permits for two new marinas on Norris Reservoir at Powell River in Campbell County, Tennessee. Details on the proposed Deerfield and Woodson Marinas are found in draft environmental assessments posted at www.tva.com/nepa. … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council’s “Marine Service Technology: Educator Training Conference” ended July 25, bringing 60 attendees together to work toward boosting the marine workforce for the future. Margaret Podlich, ABYC Foundation executive director and conference organizer, was “thrilled with the … Learn More
The National Governors Association (NGA) has launched the Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to help governors and their staff leverage their states’ unique natural, cultural and historical outdoor recreation resources to advance economic, workforce, health and environmental benefits. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) … Learn More
METSTRADE and RAI Amsterdam announce the opening of entries for the 29th edition of the DAME Design Award. Participation is open to manufacturers and authorized suppliers who are registered as exhibitors or co-exhibitors at the METSTRADE Show. Applications will be accepted until … Learn More
For the fourth year in a row, West Marine has announced the names of nonprofit organizations across the country that will each receive $1,500 in grant awards for a total of $40,500. West Marine selected 27 nonprofits during the most recent grant … Learn More
Each year, an estimated 18 billion pounds of plastic is dumped into oceans from coastal regions. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of pollution, there will be more plastics than fish, by weight, in the … Learn More
Virginia has established an Office of Outdoor Recreation. Governor Ralph Northam unveiled the office at an event last week in Roanoke, Virginia, which was attended by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and its members – including the National Marine Manufacturers Association and RV Industry … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the location and details of its 2019 industry and international pavilions. This year’s pavilions include the Marina & Yard on the first floor of the Tampa Convention Center; and on the third floor … Learn More
Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) signed President Trump’s ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’ – an initiative aimed at challenging industries and companies of all sizes to commit to providing new education and training opportunities over the coming five years. Addressing the marine … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) New Powerboat Registration Report has been updated with data through May. Preliminary data from the report shows new powerboat registrations were up 3.3 percent through May on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis and up 1 percent on … Learn More
