NATURAL, HISTORIC, AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES PROTECTION

the extent possible, the Navy limits the use of noisy tools, machinery, and equipment to normal working hours. Afloat, the design of new ship systems and e q u i p m e n t i s r e d u c i n g n o i s e e m i s s i o n s . T h e government doesn’t prescribe retrofit (modifications) for existing noise sources. The government also exempts military aircraft, combat equipment, and weapon systems from new noise design standards. NATURAL, HISTORIC, AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES PROTECTION In keeping with federal programs, the Navy has established programs, suitable to its military mission, for the preservation of natural, cultural, and historic resources. The Navy programs consist of land management, forest management, fish and wildlife management, outdoor recreation, and general support for all land under naval jurisdiction. Land management includes soil and water conservation, land restoration, noxious weed and poisonous plant control, agricultural lands leasing, range management, landscaping, and ground maintenance. Forest management includes the production and sale of forest products for multiple-use and sustained-yield principles Fish and wildlife management includes marine mammal protection, migratory fish protection, game and nongame species management, and animal damage control. Outdoor recreation involves the protection of nature through programs such as migratory bird management, endangered species protection, and preservation of the earth’s natural beauty. Recreation programs include the management and use of off-road vehicles, national recreation trails, hiking trails, outdoor recreation areas, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas. General support programs involve people and nature. Those involving people include youth programs, public participation, and cooperative agreements with public agencies. Those involving nature include resources inventory, conservation awards, coastal area management, wetland protection, flood plain management, natural area preservation, and animal disease eradication. REVIEW 1 QUESTIONS Q1. List the four main sources of pollutants. a. b. c. d. Q2. What are two primary effects of pollution? Q3. What is the primary pollution concern of the Navy? Q4. To help reduce air pollution, what steps has the Navy taken to improve their power plants ashore and afloat? Q5. Name the agreement that the Navy follows to dispose of treated sewage in foreign waters. Q6. How many nautical miles from the U.S. coastline can vessels discharge unpulped trash? ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM Learning Objective: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— 1-4 Student Notes: