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Article: Action Sought for ICW.(Intracoastal Waterway)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- BOAT/U.S. Magazine
- Article date:
- May 1, 2000
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An alliance of recreational boaters and commercial maritime interests is starting to make waves in Washington, DC, in a campaign to rescue the Intracoastal Waterway from years of neglect.
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, which includes commercial shipping firms, towing companies and marina operators, as well as BoatU.S., was formed last year to advocate dredging and repairs along the ICW. The ultimate goal is to secure consistent funding for long-term maintenance of the 1,100-mile commercial and recreational waterway in the Southeast.
Throughout its entire 61-year history, the ICW seldom has been maintained consistently to its authorized ...