Banning personal watercraft when other types of recreational boats are still allowed is discriminatory and unfair. We are happy to hear that Congressman Thune plans to investigate available legislative options. However, we completely oppose the total elimination or restriction of personal watercraft on waterways where powerboats or other similar activities are allowed. Fontaine also reacted to the Park Service's claims that PWC were banned because of their environmental and safety records. In a decade, we'll have attained the same level of engine emission reductions it took the auto industry 25 years to achieve.
Personal watercraft are some of the most environmentally friendly boats on the water.
And most personal watercraft operators are responsible, courteous and safe. The model personal watercraft legislation, which we've developed and promote, has been used by 26 states as a basis for their PWC laws. We cannot remain silent when personal watercraft are banned but other powerboats allowed on this stretch of the Missouri River. It's not fair, especially on public land. This ban is prejudicial and very likely unconsitutional.