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MISSION: To provide safe and convenient public a c cess to California's waterways and leadership in promoting safe, Established 1957 enjoyable and environmentally sound recreational boating.

• Facilities: Funding, Planning and Development • Law Enforcement Grants and Education • Public Safety and Education • Environmental • Consumer Protection

2.6 million recreational motorized and non-motorized boats More than 4 million recreational boaters Annually contributes several billion dollars to California’s economy

Contra Costa County Sherriff’s Marine Unit In 2012-13, DBW provided $10.6M to 36 counties and two cities for boating law enforcement operations

In FY 2012/13 , DBW conducted Peace Officer Standards and Training Certified classes and trained 302 marine patrol officers

AquaSMART Program Complimentary K-12 Curriculum K-6 Spanish Versions Poster Contest Puppet and Game Shows

On hands training to nearly 160,000 Californians Grants were given to private and public universities, community colleges, public agencies, cities and non-profit organizations

and nd Program funds: • Beach restoration projects • Coastal economic shore process • Sediment master plan efforts • Shoreline change research into the effects of climate change on sea level rise

Lead state agency for cooperating with federal and other public agencies in controlling water hyacinth and Egeria densa in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, its tributaries and the Suisun Marsh Negative impact on Delta ecosystem Creates safety hazards for boaters Obstructs navigation channels, marinas and irrigation systems A control program opposed to an eradication program is in place These species have never been eradicated in moving water

Sun Harbor Marina 1 st Certified Green Marina in the World San Diego County $3.1M loan aided in obtaining certification

Enough of the pretty pictures

Abandoned Boats are Increasing on California’s waterways

• Public safety • Environment • Wildlife • Water supply • Navigation • Tourism • Buildings and structures • Resources of state and local governments • Local businesses and residences Removal is expensive and time consuming for law enforcement and harbormasters

• Since 1998, total vessels and hazards removed: 1668 • Total spent: $5.5 Million • Average cost: $3200 per issue • 2013/14 participating agencies: 22 COMMERCIAL VESSELS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS PROGRAM

Abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled vessels or any other partially submerged objects which pose a substantial hazard to navigation or a threat to the environment or public safety HNC Section 522

• • Berkeley Marina San Diego Lifeguard Service • Brisbane Marina, City of Brisbane • San Francisco: Port of San Francisco • Channel Islands Harbor, Ventura Cty • San Joaquin Sheriff’s Dept • Contra Costa County Sheriff's Dept • San Leandro Marina • Crescent City Harbor District • San Mateo: Oyster Point Harbor • Dana Point Harbor Dept • San Mateo: Pillar Point Harbor • Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept • Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept • Monterey Harbor, City of Monterey • Santa Barbara Waterfront Dept • Morro Bay Harbor Dept • Santa Cruz Port District • Moss Landing Harbor District • Solano County Sheriff’s Dept • Noyo Harbor District • Vallejo Municipal Marina • Orange County Sheriff’s Dept • Ventura Port District • Port San Luis Harbor District

AWAF Funds at Work Vallejo Marina 2012 Cost of removal: $33,000

Port San Luis Harbor, The Kathy Ann Cost of removal : $110,000

Contra Costa County 2012 Cost of removal $183.28

Navigator $5,683.00  Cantamar $19,875 Sundancer  $20,337

LA County – Catalina Island Two Removals: $15,000.00

Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) A pro-active program designed to reduce and prevent abandoned vessels

Verified titleholder can willingly surrender a vessel, free of charge, to a participating agency Owner is responsible for all outstanding debts, fees, rents, leases, or taxes owed before boat will be accepted. Hazardous waste should be removed prior to surrender.

• • RICHARDSON’S BAY REG ‘L AGENCY BERKELEY MARINA • • CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SD SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPT • • DANA POINT HARBOR DEPT SANTA BARBARA WATERFRONT DEPARTMENT • LONG BEACH MARINE BUREAU • SANTA CRUZ PORT DISTRICT • L. A. COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT • SOLANO COUNTY SHERIFF’S • MONTEREY HARBOR • VENTURA PORT DISTRICT • MORRO BAY HARBOR DEPT • ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF

AWAF vs. VTIP Comparisons VTIP AWAF • Total Funds Expended since • Total Funds Expended since 2010 2010 $1.5 Million $371,000 • Hazards Removed • Hazards Removed 337 217 • Average Cost Per Vessel • Average Cost Per Vessel $4300 $1700

How To Apply • Applications and instructions: www.dbw.ca.gov • 1) Letter of Intent : Estimate of Need and Plan • 2) A pplication : Name and address, grant $$ • 3) Q uestionnaire : Tell us about your agency • 10% match required: cash or in-kind • Deadline: April 30 annually

For more information visit DBW’s website www.dbw.ca.gov

Susan Sykes Vessel Abatement Analyst DBW Susan.sykes@parks.ca.gov (916) 327-1925