The statewide Dockwalker program continues its multi-year boater-education efforts with five free local Dockwalker workshops now through May…. “Boat owners appreciate the opportunity to fill out the questionnaire and receive information about environmentally-responsible boating,” states certified Dockwalker John Carroll. “[Boaters] are also thankful that someone is taking the time to spread the word about environmental… Continue reading Become a Dockwalker
Topic: Boats & Vessels
Eco-Tip: ‘Dockwalkers Teach Boaters Environmental Safety: Training is Next Week
On Friday, volunteers will receive training and materials qualifying them to be official “Dockwalkers,” with access to local boaters at Ventura and Channel Islands harbors. Besides talking with boaters about environmental safety, Dockwalkers distribute Boater Kits, which include tide calendars, oil absorbent sheets, oil absorbent pillows and fuel bibs that can be placed around fuel pump… Continue reading Eco-Tip: ‘Dockwalkers Teach Boaters Environmental Safety: Training is Next Week
Free SoCal Workshops Train Volunteer Dockwalkers to Help Boaters Recreate Safely, Cleanly
The statewide Dockwalker program continues its multi-year boater-education efforts with five free local Dockwalker workshops March through May. Dockwalkers increase boater awareness about clean and safe boating practices, thus improving the recreation experience in California while helping to preserve its wildlife habitat and water quality. The Dockwalker program is coordinated by The Bay Foundation (TBF),… Continue reading Free SoCal Workshops Train Volunteer Dockwalkers to Help Boaters Recreate Safely, Cleanly
Pumpouts in Southern California: Are Boaters Pumping or Dumping?
Pumping out sewage from boats might not be appealing but is obviously necessary if lavatory facilities are utilized onboard. The proper use of pumpout stations is vital to keep boats and harbors clean and fresh. Dumping of sewage by recreational boaters is suspected, Oceanside Harbor Maintenance Supervisor Steve Rodriguez mentioned. However, the consensus among certain… Continue reading Pumpouts in Southern California: Are Boaters Pumping or Dumping?
Pumpout Report 2016: 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 2016: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Aug. 31 Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
The Bay Foundation’s (TBF) Boater Education Program’s Honey Pot Day program returns, marking boating season and offering boaters a complimentary mobile pumpout service. In its ninth consecutive year, Honey Pot Day is offered from June 1 – August 31, 2017 in four Southern California harbors: Marina del Rey, King Harbor (Redondo Beach), Port of Los… Continue reading Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Aug. 31 Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
New Free App Helps Boaters Easily Find and Use Pumpout Stations to Manage Sewage and Avoid Polluting Ocean
Boaters have two new tools that make managing boat sewage much more convenient and trackable. The Pumpout Nav, a free iOS and Android app, is designed for use while on-the-go and aboard the vessel. It helps boaters geo-locate sewage pumpout stations closest to their present location. The second tool, the Pumpout Report 2016, is a… Continue reading New Free App Helps Boaters Easily Find and Use Pumpout Stations to Manage Sewage and Avoid Polluting Ocean
Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California March 2017 – Annual Project Report
Objective long-term data on the type, extent and location of boating and boat-based fishing directly supports the success of marine spatial planning and resource management of coastal oceans. This project was initiated to generate an objective fishery-independent dataset to define the extent of boating activities in the state waters off the coast of mainland southern… Continue reading Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California March 2017 – Annual Project Report
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of the SMBNEP Bay Restoration Plan – September 2016
In 2016, The Bay Foundation (TBF), with support from the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC), was awarded an EPA grant to conduct a broad, risk-based, Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) of the objectives in the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program (SMBNEP’s) Bay Restoration Plan (BRP). The CCVA identifies risks associated with individual objectives… Continue reading Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of the SMBNEP Bay Restoration Plan – September 2016
Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California: February 2016 – Preliminary Project Report
Objective long-term data on the type, extent and location of boating and boat-based fishing directly supports the success of marine spatial planning and resource management of coastal oceans. This project was initiated to generate an objective fishery-independent dataset to define the extent of boating activities in the state waters off the coast of mainland southern… Continue reading Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California: February 2016 – Preliminary Project Report