Access
Keeping waterways clean and open to boaters is an important goal of the recreational marine industry. Individually and as members of trade organizations, marine businesses push for the enactment of fair rules and regulations governing use of the nation's rivers, lakes, streams and ocean waters.
Everglades National Park Increases Recreational Access
The National Park Service is increasing access on a park-by-park basis.
California Boating Congress takes place March 31
Fifth annual event will be held in Sacramento.
California accepting bids for $3.75 million in grants
Groups involved in boating safety and abandoned vessels are encouraged to apply.
Washington State moves to preserve Port Townsend
Port commissioners voted unanimously to partner with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.
Fort Myers considering lowering speed limits in manatee zones.
Lee County and FWC will hold consider the issue at a meeting on March 13.
$11 million to be invested in North San Francisco Bay community
Federal funds have been allocated for much-needed Petaluma River dredging.
Illinois gives out more than $650,000 in boat access grants
Funds will go to six cities throughout the state.
A Gift in Kind
A Washington boaters’ group purchases a marina, with the intent of rebuilding and donating it for public use.
CDC to study effects of toxic Florida algal blooms on humans
Lake Okeechobee anglers, boaters, guides and others with high exposure to the blooms would be tested.
New Hampshire establishes Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development
The new department in the Granite State is seen as a positive for the national outdoor recreation industry.
Smaller is Better
The Maine Small Craft Celebration aimed to get people interested in boating, as well as priming the next generation for careers in the marine industry.
High water causes Detroit marina closure
Riverside Marina on the Detroit River has been shut down for the rest of 2019.
Secretary Ross appoints Regional Fishery Management Councils for 2019
A coalition of recreational boating and fishing groups say the new appointments will balance recreational fishing needs with commercial needs and conservation.
Bipartisan bill seeks to update outdoor recreational infrastructure
“Recreation Not Red Tape Act” gains support from outdoor groups.
Gulf states to take over recreational red snapper management
A successful trial program last year led to the NOAA Fisheries’ decision.
Spikes at the launch ramp
A Colorado launch ramp with aquatic invasive species inspection points has figured a clever way to let boaters stay after hours—one-way exit ramp with spikes.
Boating infrastructure projects will get $20 million in grants
Since its inception in 2000, the BIG program has awarded $215 million to projects.
Recreational red snapper anglers willing to pay to play
The limited season provides strong economic impact in South Atlantic states.
Residents respond to closure of Colorado lake
Boaters were not happy with the decision to ban trailer-boats on Lake Standley.
Dept. of Interior prioritizes recreation access
Secretarial order will help prevent the sale of public lands that are important to recreation.