Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Sunday, Jun. 27th 2010 6:35 AM
The Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA), on the other hand, emphasizes the need for public waterways to accommodate a variety of users. Although it sympathizes with public concerns, the PWIA advocates for management strategies that fairly address the noise impacts of PWC and other motorized vessels. Specifically, the PWIA endorses the use of shoreline sound measurement laws, the establishment of slow/no-wake zones and the development of educational programs that promote socially-responsible and environmentally-sensitive PWC use (PWIA 2000b).
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