Yamaha Rightwaters marked its fourth anniversary by recapping the progress of its conservation initiative during the past 12 months.
From June 2022 through June 2023, Yamaha reinforced its commitment to carbon neutrality, sponsored new marine habitat restoration projects and cleanup initiatives, and supported a white paper that calls for improved management of aquatic invasive species and scientific research.
“The efforts we made within the last year are laying the groundwork for the future, ensuring the next generation can continue to enjoy healthy, thriving waterways and fisheries,” Martin Peters, director of external affairs with the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, said in a statement. “There’s still much to be done, and we remain steadfast in our efforts toward carbon neutrality, conservation and sustainability.”
At the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show earlier this year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Yamaha and other industry partners highlighted “drop-in” sustainable fuels — compatible with existing marine engines — that reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining boat range and performance.
Yamaha also helped form — with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and other industry partners — an aquatic invasive commission that convenes biologists, environmentalists, policy makers and resource managers to assess mitigation efforts and identify eradication solutions.
Last August, Yamaha became the official outboard of Ocearch as part of a new relationships with the research organization and Yamaha Rightwaters. Yamaha also partnered with the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Mass., by repowering a boat with 300-hp outboards. The company also sponsors the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland aquatic invasive species count.
