| |
 |
|
|
The untreated sanitary discharges of one devoted weekend sailor produces an amount of bacterial pollution equal to that of 10,000 people whose wastes are treated.
Sailors, fishers, and many other kinds of boaters enjoy the waters of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary, a unique spot for year-round boating. Boaters can, however, impact the quality of the Estuary waters they enjoy. In particular, untreated sewage discharged from boats can cause localized effects on water quality and public health, especially in semi-enclosed marinas and harbors where minimal water flushing occurs. Sewage from houseboats and other live-aboard vessels is a particular concern in parts of the Estuary, specifically Richardson Bay, Alviso Slough, Redwood Creek and the Delta.
Under a Clean Vessel Act grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways, the Estuary Partnership manages a dynamic education/outreach program aimed at encouraging boaters to use pumpout and dump stations rather than discharging directly into the Estuary.
Clean Boating Guides
Each guide includes a map with locations of pumpout and dump stations throughout the Bay-Delta region. Boaters can also learn more about the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary's natural resources, the environmental impacts of boat sewage pollution and how to boat clean and green. Two guides are available: - San Francisco Bay
- San Joaquin & Sacramento River Delta
Note: Hard copies of these maps showing pumpout stations in both the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Delta areas are also available for free from the staff contact to the left. Large quantities (up to 200 of each map) are available.
Marina Tenant Insert
Targeted to marina berthers, this fact sheet summarizes information about MSDs and pumpout stations. Available in hard copy, please contact James for more information.
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For a member of a declining species, Stanley the Striped Bass looks remarkably cheerful. He's the mascot of the Keep the Delta Clean Program, and his toothy grin is all over the Delta, at sites where boaters can safely drop off oil-absorbent bilge pillows, used oil and filters, marine batteries, and monofilament fishing line.
The program was launched in 2003 with a Proposition 13 grant from the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Bay-Delta Authority. Initially a partnership among Contra Costa County, the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW), and th... READ MORE |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The Bay waters are sparkling blue-green in Jim Walter's South Beach Harbor marina at San Francisco's Pier 40. Not one piece of trash litters the docks or floats in the water; no oily film glazes the surface. What is Walter's secret? "There are multiple things we do. We have an oil recycling facility, we hand out free oil booms and pads for changing oil—we'll come right to your boat," says Walter. Free, 24-hour sewage pumpout stations—well-used—are conveniently located at the end of each of his guest docks. For a minimal fee, his staff will recycle bilge oil and other contamin... READ MORE |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
This program is funded under the Clean Vessel Act, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Boating and Waterways. |
|
|
|
