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Topic: Boats & Vessels
The 2021 California Boater Kit Feedback Report
The California Boating Clean and Green Program (BCGP) is a statewide program whose main objectives are to educate boaters about clean and safe boating practices and to provide technical assistance to marinas and local governments to increase the availability of environmental services for boaters. The program is jointly implemented by the California State Parks and… Continue reading The 2021 California Boater Kit Feedback Report
Marine Protected Area Boater Education Project Report 2021
This report snapshots the 2021 Marine Protected Area Boater Education Project’s (Project) engagement strategies, successes, and lessons learned. Through the implementation of this project funded by the Ocean Protection Council and Coastal Quest, TBF’s Boater Education Program now includes Marine Protected Area (MPA) education into its programming. The goal is to increase the knowledge of… Continue reading Marine Protected Area Boater Education Project Report 2021
2022 Calendario de las mareas del sur de California (in Spanish/en español)
**En este momento, los calendarios de las mareas solo están disponible en inglés. El Calendario de las mareas del sur de California contiene mareas, consejos para la gestión de las aguas negras, y muchos más. Esta publicación está financiada por el programa educativo de la ley de embarcaciones limpias de la división de… Continue reading 2022 Calendario de las mareas del sur de California (in Spanish/en español)
2022 Tide Calendar for Southern California (in English)
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)
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