Boaters dedicated to promoting safe, clean and responsible boating.The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating.

Core values

- **Boating Safety**: The foundation provides extensive educational outreach, life jacket loaner programs, and other safety initiatives that reduce accidents and fatalities, making boating a safer activity[4][5].
- **Environmental Conservation**: The foundation is involved in clean water projects, removal of abandoned and derelict vessels, and promoting sustainable boating practices, which significantly contribute to marine conservation and the health of waterways[1][2][4].
- **Community Engagement**: The foundation engages with local communities through various programs, including Waterway Cleanup Day, seminars, and workshops, fostering a culture of responsibility and stewardship towards water bodies[1][4].
- **Education and Awareness**: The foundation offers free boating safety courses, life jacket loaner programs, and other educational resources that educate boaters on best practices for pollution prevention, wildlife conservation, and sustainable boating behaviors[1][3][5].