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Environment Canada introducing program to reduce pollution in our lakes

Is your boat’s engine polluting our waterways?  Environment Canada has introduced Clean Wake, which is a program designed to reduce the amount of pollutants in our lakes.  Spokesperson for Clean Wake, Heather Farquharson has more.

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Farquharson says that two-stroke engines also release a significant amount of smog forming emissions, which can be harmful not only to the environment, but to the health of children and adults who suffer from asthma.  So what is the solution?

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Farquharson says boaters who are looking to trade in their old two-stroke engine for a more fuel-efficient engine will receive a ten percent discount if purchased before the end of August.  For details on where you’ll get this discount, visit www.cleanwake.ca

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