The Bay Foundation’s (TBF) Boater Education Program’s Honey Pot Day returns for boating season, educating Southern California recreational boaters about proper sewage waste disposal and offering participants one free mobile pumpout service. In its 11th consecutive year, Honey Pot Day is provided from June 1 – September 30, 2019, in four Southern California harbors: Marina… Continue reading Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Sept. 30, Honey Pot Day Program Helps Keep Local Waters Clean
Topic Category: Engaging Communities
Pumpout Report 2018: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
Discharging sewage overboard creates environmental and human health problems, especially in a state with more than four million recreational boaters. To reduce the negative impacts of discharging sewage overboard, all boaters are encouraged to use sewage management facilities, including pumpout stations, dump stations, and mobile pumpout services. Since 2008, the San Francisco Estuary Partnership and… Continue reading Pumpout Report 2018: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
The Must-Have ‘Southern California Boater’s Guide’ is Newly Updated – Available Online and in Print through The Bay Foundation
The Bay Foundation (TBF) has released the latest version of its popular Southern California Boater’s Guide (Guide). The Guide—described as ‘inspirational and informative’ by the boating community—provides comprehensive information for those embarking on a Southern California nautical cruising adventure. It includes harbors from Santa Barbara through San Diego counties along with updated details on each… Continue reading The Must-Have ‘Southern California Boater’s Guide’ is Newly Updated – Available Online and in Print through The Bay Foundation
Shopper & Diner Report: Eco-centric Eateries
The Bay Foundation announced its first four ReThink Disposable Certified restaurants and two are in Atwater Village and Silver Lake…
Consider a Compostable Marine Toilet
Composting toilets are eco-friendly, economical, and easy. They are considered a Type III Marine Sanitation Device (MSDs), meet U.S. Coast Guard “no discharge” requirements, and are an entirely self-contained waterless system that serves as a safe, convenient, and eco-friendly sewage waste disposal option. Learn more about how they work in this guide—and watch the video… Continue reading Consider a Compostable Marine Toilet
Case Study: Scoops Chinatown
Scoops Chinatown is successfully implementing ReThink Disposable best practices, with the business certification completed through a partnership between Clean Water Fund and The Bay Foundation. Find out more details in this Case Study.
Case Study: Palette Food and Juice
Palette Food and Juice, located in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, serves farm to table fast-casual foods and fresh juices. Palette prides itself in using local, sustainability grown ingredients that yield nourishing meals that are both healthy for patrons and the planet. As a result of implementing ReThink Disposable’s recommendations, Palette Food and Juice reduced their… Continue reading Case Study: Palette Food and Juice
Case Study: Gus’ Tacos Mexican Grill
Gus’ Tacos Mexican Grill is a no-frills Mexican eatery that offers a wide range of authentic options made with fresh ingredients. It’s located in Silver Lake and is famous for its array of salsas, particularly, it’s seriously spicy “Super Hot Sauce.” As a result of implementing ReThink Disposable’s recommendations, Gus’ Tacos Mexican Grill reduced their… Continue reading Case Study: Gus’ Tacos Mexican Grill
Free Workshops: Dockwalkers Help Boaters Become Eco-Stewards
Southern California is home to approximately 293,000 registered vessels, providing a significant opportunity to positively impact the ocean by teaching boaters to be eco-stewards. Dockwalkers literally walk the docks, bringing clean boating tips and resources to their local boating community, and the annual statewide Dockwalker training program is offering four free Southern California workshops March… Continue reading Free Workshops: Dockwalkers Help Boaters Become Eco-Stewards
The Southern California Boater’s Guide, 5th Edition
Download this free digital version of The Southern California Boater’s Guide. It provides comprehensive information about each harbor in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, including each harbor’s unique features, how to get a guest slip, locations of waste disposal and fueling facilities, what to see and do in and around… Continue reading The Southern California Boater’s Guide, 5th Edition