ubj: Re: [Paddlewise] Copying legally Date: 98-05-14 11:39:09 EDT From: SG Scorpio To: bheath_at_televar.com In a message dated 98-05-13 19:44:17 EDT, you write: << Dave, Most government produced maps are in the public domain. For example there are no copyright restrictions at all on USGS topo maps. I assume NOAA is the same -- though I have no personal knowledge of this. Peace, Brian >> Yes NOAA charts are public domain and *can* be reproduced. One comment is be careful if you are making a Black and White copy. The colors of land, tide land and water depths are important. Once I had a hard time following a B&W chart at low tide! :( Steve Scherrer <NOAA chart dealer> President ACKS Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland, Oregon 97217 Web: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: aldercreek_at_aldercreek.com Phone: 503-285-0464 Fax: 503-285-0106 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu May 14 1998 - 08:42:44 PDT
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