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Why should you be worried about the waves your boat makes? The main concern is shoreline habitat. Erosion caused by passing boats can hurt aquatic ecosystems causing damage to birds, fish and amphibians. To find out how this happens and what you can do about it just click on the rocking boat icon below. next page After you've toured this site try out the following games: The STOP WASH Game A Wordsearch Puzzle A Crossword Puzzle This website is an adaptation of Friends of the Rideau's Stop Wash booklet. For credits have a look here. Quick Index It's much better to page through the site but if you're in a hurry, use the links below: Intro | Symbols | Wake Damage | Habitat | Eggs | Enforcing "No Wake" Preventing Wake Damage | Activities | Boater's Quiz | Projects at Home What's Wrong | Glossary | Links | Credits | Game | Wordsearch General: Home | About Us | Membership | Newsletters | Our Awards | The Depot Sales Section: Product Description Page | Order Page Rideau: What's A Rideau | Rideau Corridor | Map | Communities | History | World Heritage | Fishing | Photo Gallery | Videos Information: Tourist Info | Brochures/Guides | Paddling Guides | How A Lock Works | Stop Wash | Loon Aware Links: Info Links | Web Links ©1997- Rideau Waterway Co-ordinating Association (Friends of the Rideau) Comments about the website email: webmaster@rideaufriends.com Website design & maintenance donated by: Ken W. Watson