Marine plastic debris action plan for Washington State

Date

1988

Authors

Marine Plastic Debris Task Force

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Abstract

This report shows the effort by the Marine Plastic Debris Task Force (MPDTF) to develop an action plan in the state of Washington. It discusses how this effort was modeled by those of Texas Land Commissioner Gary Mauro, federal legislation, and a general push to prevent pollution of beaches. This report emphasizes public awareness and education.

Description

94 pgs.

Keywords

plastics, plastic debris, marine environment, disposal, water, effect of plastics on, marine pollution, boats, boating, ships, waste disposal, plastics, environmental aspects

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