Now is the time to tell Director Murray's boss, Secretary of Environmental Affairs Robert Durand, that these bylaws are essential if we are to preserve both the marine environment and the tranquility of Cape Cod. You can send your letter directly from NPCA's Take Action Center or you can use the sample letter and contact information provided below. Please write to Secretary Durand to let him know that the bylaws are essential if we are to preserve both the marine environment and the tranquility of Cape Cod. Please be sure to put these letters into your own words, and include any personal experiences you've had with PWCs. There are many justified reasons that personal watercraft should be banned from these waters.
Personal watercraft pollutes the water and air.
They dump 30 percent of their fuel unburned directly into the water and air polluting the fragile and productive resources of harbors and estuaries to a far greater extent than similar 2-cycle engines. These noisy machines harm fragile natural resources. Their wake has a negative impact on shorelines, causing more erosion than conventional watercraft. Personal watercraft also interferes with other forms of traditional marine recreation. It absolutely ruins the day for the majority of people who are trying to enjoy the splendors of Cape Cod.