Don’t miss the 2022 Southern California Tide Calendar! In addition to the tides, get sewage management tips, a list of boat-to-boat services, Marine Protected Area information, harbor resources, and more. If you would like to order a printed copy of the Tide Calendar in English please contact us. This publication is funded by the California… Continue reading 2022 Tide Calendar for Southern California (in English)
Topic: Boats & Vessels
The Changing Tide – Winter 2021
News and updates about 2021 Coastal Cleanup Day, Orange and San Diego Counties Oil Spill Incident, and more.
A Boater’s Guide to Keeping Pollutants Out of the Water
This handy English/Spanish reference card gives boaters insight and tips on clean boating. It’s featured in the California Boater Kit but is available here for digital download.
The Bay Foundation Adds a Marine Protected Areas Element to Boater Education
On July 8, The Bay Foundation announced the addition of a section on Marine Protected Areas to its current educational program, the foundation also announced the addition of education materials now available in both English and Spanish to increase accessibility. There are three additional tools that were added online to teach and engage boaters about… Continue reading The Bay Foundation Adds a Marine Protected Areas Element to Boater Education
The Bay Foundation Enhances Boater Program with Vital Marine Protected Area Education
The Bay Foundation’s (TBF) Boater Education and Outreach Program (BEP) is adding Marine Protected Area (MPA) education into its programming. The goal is to increase the knowledge of MPAs and compliance with associated regulations across Southern California’s growing and evolving recreational boating and angling communities, whose actions can easily impact the health of the ocean… Continue reading The Bay Foundation Enhances Boater Program with Vital Marine Protected Area Education
The Changing Tide – Summer 2021
While it is best to use an onshore toilet when nature calls, properly disposing of boat sewage makes a difference in water quality and protects us all. Whether you use a portable toilet for your boat or have an on-board head, it is important to know the law, and use common sense. This newsletter provides… Continue reading The Changing Tide – Summer 2021
Pumpout Report 2020: 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, foating restrooms, and mobile pumpout services. This Pumpout Report highlights findings on… Continue reading Pumpout Report 2020: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
Mobile App Helps Boaters Follow Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule
“Pumpout Nav” is a free, simple tool that helps boaters locate pumpout services and comply with the law. Boating season is right around the corner, and knowing where to pumpout is important for following the Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule. In August 2020, Washington Sea Grant, along with the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel… Continue reading Mobile App Helps Boaters Follow Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule
Recycling Fishing Lines
When improperly disposed of or when a line breaks, fishing lines end up abandoned in our marine environment as marine debris and have many harmful consequences. Follow this guidebook to learn how to recycle fishing lines to protect wildlife and boats.
Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program Comprehensive Monitoring Program – April 2021
The Santa Monica Bay region needs a Comprehensive Monitoring Program (CMP) to inform the community and interested stakeholders on the status and trends of the condition of key habitats. The purpose of the CMP is to provide a framework to use monitoring data to inform managers, practitioners, and the public on conditions and trends that… Continue reading Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program Comprehensive Monitoring Program – April 2021