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ventura the southern california boater s guide 3rd edition was created by the santa monica bay restoration foundation it is part of a california department of boating and waterways dbw clean vessel act-sponsored boater education program that promotes the reclamation and recycling of used oil and the installation and use of sanitary pumpout and dump stations in marinas and harbors this project would not have been possible without the support and assistance of dbw and many other partners we would like to thank all of the agencies organizations and individuals whose support expertise and financial contributions have made this guide possible california department of boating and waterways california coastal commission i.k curtis service inc santa barbara harbor channel islands harbor ventura harbor avalon harbor two harbors marina del rey harbor king harbor los angeles harbor long beach harbor newport harbor huntington harbour dana point harbor oceanside harbor mission bay harbor san diego bay amec earth environmental city of los angeles city of oceanside city of redondo beach city of san diego mission bay harbor unit city of santa barbara county of orange los angeles county fire department lifeguard division marina harbor anchorage marine animal rescue orange county sherriff department marine operations bureau pier 44 marina san diego police department harbor unit ventura port district kevin atkinson kelly banach josh baugh greg benoit shannan chadek kris delano jun dolor pat douglass terrisa duenas roberto dupre holly fisher charles franz damian gadal joel gitelson patrick henry brian hogue john hollenbeck grace huizar horia ispas leigh taylor johnson paul lawrence miss lindy jason lockwood lee louis vivian matuk bruce medoff scott mickelson jason middlekauff scott miller william nelson rene oliver doug oudin jesse padilla jack peveler frank quan robyn raggio mike scalise jeff schnell kaylea schule jim sinasek jim slikker christopher staffield amanda suttles sokhavibol ty harry varnes fritz von rettberg carol walker peter wallerstein veronica wolkow michelle woo lynne wood nick wray prescott yee the maps in this guide contain nautical information reproduced from national oceanic and atmospheric administration national ocean service charts or from local area harbor maps these reproductions are not for use in navigation the santa monica bay restoration commission smbrc www.santamonicabay org is one of 28 national estuary programs established under the clean water act its primary mission is to facilitate and oversee implementation of a plan to restore and protect the waters and natural resources of santa monica bay the santa monica bay restoration foundation is a non-profit community foundation that supports the goals and activities of the smbrc and the bay restoration plan the 3rd edition of the southern california boater s guide has been funded wholly by the california department of boating and waterways using clean vessel act grant funds previous editions have been funded by support from the united states environmental protection agency using clean water act section 104b 3 grant 2 funds under assistance agreement ce 979028 to the state water resources control board the state water resources control board and the california integrated waste management board the contests of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the california department of boating and waterways us epa or any other contributing organization nor does reference to any specific commercial product process business or service by trade name or manufacturer constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation for use the santa monica bay restoration commission foundation its employees and contractors assume no responsibility and disclaim any liability for any injury or damage resulting from the use or effect of any product or information specified in this publication 3rd edition executive director dr shelley luce smbrc/f project manager grace lee smbrf project coordinator unica luna smbrf research and writing michelle kearney smbrf design and art direction riah buchanan www.riahbuchanan.com editing and proofing joel hanson smbrf sarah woodard smbrf aerial map photography i.k curtis service inc march 2010 1st edition january 1999 and 2nd edition june 2005 executive director marianne yamaguchi smbrc/f project manager stephanie katsouleas smbrc project coordinator joel hanson research and writing stephanie katsouleas carrie katsumata joel hanson grace lee design and art direction stephen peretti peretti design maps ellen nagamine cover photos:john hollenbeck orange county sherriff department ­marine operations bureau we hope you will find the guide both useful and informative when cruising to harbors throughout this region have a safe and enjoyable journey and remember always be safe santa monica bay restoration foundation 1 lmu drive natural sciences pereira annex ms 8160 los angeles ca 90045 www.santamonicabay.org 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ventura table of contents overview boating clean green general boating information safe boating practices communications navigation rules and regulations vessel equipment requirements vessel registration operation vessel assistance towing services santa barbara county santa barbara harbor ventura county ventura harbor channel islands harbor channel islands national park marine sanctuary los angeles county marina del rey harbor redondo beach king harbor los angeles harbor cabrillo area marinas long beach harbor catalina island avalon two harbors vessel registration operation vessel assistance towing services 13 13 4 4 5 8 9 11 12 12 orange county huntington harbor newport harbor dana point harbor san diego county oceanside harbor mission bay san diego bay quick reference 13 14 14 14 13 14 14 14 13 13 14 13 14 14 14 4 4 5 8 9 11 12 12 ventura harbor 3 }

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overview ventura the southern california boater s guide the santa monica bay restoration foundation has created this user-friendly boater s guide for those embarking on a southern california cruising adventure the guide provides comprehensive information about each harbor in santa barbara ventura los angeles orange and san diego counties including each harbor s unique features how to get a guest slip locations of waste disposal and fueling facilities what to see and do in and around the harbor and much more it also contains an aerial photograph and a detailed map of each harbor please note that the maps in this guide are not intended to be used for navigational purposes but rather are meant to provide boaters with a visual representation of where pertinent facilities are located lastly we have highlighted website addresses with additional information about each harbor surf them as part of your pre-trip preparations to learn even more about the adventures that await you and your cruising companions in addition to highlighting southern california s harbors this guide also provides general information that boaters will find useful for ensuring a safe pleasurable and environment-friendly outing 4 overview ventura harbor }

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what you will find in the guide legend for symbols used in guide the legend below indicates the symbols used on the maps in this guide to help identify the locations of public facilities and services available in each harbor general boating information · · · · · · · ventura overview safeboatingpractices communications navigation rules®ulations vesselequipmentrequirements vesselregistration&operation vesselassistance&towingservices public restrooms public parks and recreation areas launch ramps fueling docks pumpout and dump stations used motor oil recycling boat maintenance service facilities guest/tenant showers laundry facilities harbor pier and breakwater fishing harbors ­ by county highlights of facilities and services available to the general public private yacht clubs and marinas that do not provide public guest privileges are not included in this guide information on each harbor includes · · · · · · · anoverview abouttheharbor uponyourarrival entranceobstacles getting a guest slip harborrules&localordinances emergencycontacts otherservices ground transportation vesselassistance&towingservices maintenance,repairs&services wastefacilities bilgepumpouts&motoroilrecyclingfacilities hazardouswaste sewagepumpout&dumpstations trash thingstodo recreational&specialinterestactivities specialevents&communitycalendar boating clean and green a how-to section of environment-friendly practices when using and/or maintaining your boat · overview · hazardouswastedisposal · plastics&trash · oil&fuel · sewagedischarges · smartshopping · boatmaintenance&repair · greywater · whotocall quick reference this section contains a list of emergency phone numbers and information for harbors in all 5 counties 5 ventura harbor overview }

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green boating boating clean green table of contents client overview hazardous waste disposal plastics trash oil fuel vessel sewage smart shopping boat maintenance repair greywater who to call aquatic invasive species page 94 page 96 page 97 page 98 page 100 page 102 page 103 page 106 page 106 page 106 the information provided in this section is adapted from boating clean and green a guide to environmentally sound boating practices in the san francisco bay and delta which was originally produced by the marin county hazardous and solid waste management authority office of waste management in january,1996withfundingfromtheu.s.environmentalprotection agency the boating clean and green guide was prepared and writtenbymiriamf.gordon,andrevisedinjune,1998bytheauthor with funding from the california integrated waste management board in partnership with the california coastal commission the scoop on poop,whichwasoriginallyproducedbythesanfranciscoestuaryprojectinconjunctionwiththecaliforniadepartment of boating and waterways in february 1996 with funding from a federalcleanvesselactgrant.thescooponpoopwaswritten andpreparedbyjoanpatton,andrevisedinapril,1998withassistancefromthesantamonicabayrestorationfoundation leigh taylor johnson information ventura harbor 7 }

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green boating overview why practice clean and green boating southerncalifornia srecreationalboatersenjoyoneofthemostpopularsettingsonthewestcoastforboating,swimming,windsurfing sailing,andfishing.fromsantabarbaratosandiego,thisregion offers hundreds of miles of navigable waterways and a vast coastline of natural beauty the ecosystem here is intricate and delicately balanced.fromthetiniestmicroscopicplantsandanimalstothelargest marine creatures life in southern california coastal waters depends upon the health of each organism in the food chain destruction of wetlands losses in spawning grounds impaired water quality and declining food sources can have devastating effects on the entire food chain which threaten many species including humans picturewithfact didyouknow withover260,000registered recreationalvesselsinsantabarbara,ventura,losangeles,orange,andsandiegocounties,yourboatinghabitscanmakea difference cadepartmentofmotorvehicles,2008 pollutants enter the ocean from a wide range of sources including chemical oil fuel and sewage discharges from recreational boats many boaters feel environmental and regulatory efforts unfairly single them out and that efforts should focus on pollution discharges from large industry and sewage from municipalities i.e the big polluters however these point source dischargers have long been regulated by federal and state governments the impacts resulting from many non-point sources of pollution must also be recognized such sources include urban and agricultural runoff failingseptictanksystems,commercialshipping,andrecreational boaters all of which can significantly contribute to contamination of our inland and coastal waters by preventing oil and sewage discharges managing hazardous and solid waste safely and using less toxic products you can help preserve the beauty and bounty of southern california s coastal waters what can you do be part of the solution whetheryoudoalltheworkyourself,orhiresomeoneelsetomaintainyourboat,followingthesetoptentipscanmakeadifference top 10 clean green tips most marine stores carry a full line of effective less toxic products for bilge cleaning and repair choose phostphate-free chlorine-free biodegradable and non-toxic products avoid holding tank disinfectants and deodorizers that contain chlorine formaldehyde and quaternary ammonia be careful to not let dust from vacuum sanders debris or liquids from maintenance activities enter the water use tarps or other covers to safely contain dust debris and cleaners when doing slip-side maintenance recycle oil oil filters paint lead-acid batteries paper aluminum plastic and glass use biodegradable refillable and reusable items whenever possible start a materials share program in you marina or talk to your dockmaster about starting one 4 spills aren t slick ­ soak or wipe it up 3 don t throw it away recycle 2 keep it out of the water 1 non-toxic doesn t mean non-effective practice preventative engine maintenance use an oil absorbent in the bilge to prevent oily bilge water discharges and always use an oil absorbent during an oil change save major bilge cleaning for when the boat is on land never apply detergents to an oil sheen on the water violators are subject to criminal and civil penatlites of up to $32,500 per incident avoid using bilge cleaners as they may get discharged overboard keep your bilge clean and dry dispose of hazardous wastes at a household hazardous waste hhw collection center or event see who to call at the end of this section use sewage pumpouts dump stations mobile-pumpout service or shore-side facilities whenever possible never discharge untreated sewage anywhere within the 3-mile territorial limit or into shallow waters or treated sewage into shallow waters bays harbors and marinas don t overflow or top off the gas tank and remember to wrap an oil absorbent or fuel bib around the gas nozzle use an overflow capture device over the air vent to catch any spills keep saturated absorbent and fuel bibs away from sources of ignition if needed dispose of saturated absorbents and fuel bibs at a hhw facility keep trash and other disposable items on board and securely stowed for shore-side disposal pay special attention to plastics polystyrene cigarette butts fishing line nets and other non-biodegradable products that may blow overboard line the bottom of your dock box with tarps and absorbent pads to contain spills make sure all chemicals are clearly and properly labeled and store them safely in closed containers please dispose of saturated tarps and absorbant pads at a hhw facility or consider use of less toxic products please see pg 105 9 keep your dock box clean 8 stow it don t throw it 7 pump it right 6 plan ahead 5 know where it goes barbara ventura los angeles orange and san diego counties your boating habits can make a difference ca department of motor vehicles 2008 8 overview fact with over 260,000 registered recreational vessels in santa share your knowledge of environmentally safe products and practices with others ask them what alternatives they ve found remember pier pressure really works 10 don t keep it to yourself }

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legal discharge limits for boating wastes followingisatablewhichhighlightsthelegaldisposaldistanceforvarioustypesofboatingwaste.keepthisinformationonboardatalltimes foreasyreference.freefortheasking,theu.s.coastguardandthecaliforniadepartmentofboatingandwaterwaysalsoofferstickersand handouts containing the information found in this table inland waters ocean waters green boating lakes rivers bays sounds less than 3 nautical miles offshore 3-12 nautical miles offshore 12-25 nautical miles offshore more than 25 nautical miles offshore sewage discharge permitted through an approved msd only discharge permitted through an approved msd only discharge permitted treated or untreated discharge permitted treated or untreated discharge permitted treated or untreated oil discharge is permitted if less than 15 ppm no sheen discharge is permitted if less than 15 ppm no sheen discharge is permitted if less than 15 ppm no sheen discharge is permitted if less than 15 ppm with an ows monitor alarm discharge is permitted if less than 15 ppm with an ows monitor alarm food waste no discharge permitted no discharge permitted discharge is permitted if ground to less than one cubic inch discharge permitted discharge permitted trash non-plastic no discharge permitted no discharge permitted no discharge permitted discharge is permitted if ground to less than one cubic inch discharge permitted plastics floatable materials it is illegal to discharge any plastic or floatable materials into inland coastal or ocean waters hazardous waste it is illegal to discharge any hazardous substance into inland coastal or ocean waters notes vessels with installed marine toilets must have an operable uscg approved marine sanitation device discharge of treated or untreated sewage is illegal anywhere in a designated no discharge zone msd marine sanitation device ows oil/water separator the information on this chart is provided only as a guide united states and california laws place many additional restrictions on discharges for more information contact your local u.s coast guard office or call the u.s coast guard marine environmental protection division at 877.687.2243 or visit www.uscg.mil/hq.g-m/gmhome.htm to report illegal discharges anywhere call toll-free 800.424.8802 legal discharge 9 }

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green boating hazardous waste disposal many of the products used to maintain boats are considered hazardous waste to human health and the aquatic ecosystem and liketheproductsweuseathome,theymustbedisposedofinan environmentallysafemanneri.e takentoahazardouswastecollection center facility or roundup event additionally some cities offer regular curbside collection programs for specific hazardous wastes such as motor oil by adheringto the3 rs reduce,reuse recycle youcanhelp control the generation of hazardous waste and minimize impact to the environment reduce the amount of hazardous materials used both on your boat and at home reuse any leftover products ­ save them or give them to someone else recycle everything possible buy only what you need it is illegal to dispose of hazardous materials into a dumpster or trash can on the ground or in the water leftover oils and fluids batteries antifreeze paints varnishes strippers thinners wood preservatives turpentine cleaners pesticides fluorescent lights propanetanks,zinc,andotherchemicalsshouldalwaysbereused or properly disposed of at an appropriate facility to find out more information about disposal of these and other hazardous wastes contactyourlocalcityorcountyhouseholdhazardouswastecollectionprogram inlosangelescounty,888/clean-laorcall 800/clean-upnationwide.additionallocalreferencenumbers arelocatedattheendofthissectionunderwhotocall clean green solutions oil oil filters recycle used oil and drained used oil filters most harbors and/or marinas offer oil recycling services for their tenants and guests if not call 800/clean-up for the location of an oil recycling center near your home or the harbor don t throw oil-soaked rags and absorbents into trash receptacles or dumpsters they are also considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of safely antifreeze antifreeze is usually recyclable and must be kept separate from other wastes to be recycled all antifreeze recyclers will accept ethylene glycol blue or green and some will also accept propylene glycol pink use your marina s collection program if one is available if not bring these wastes to a local hhw disposal site or collection event transmission hydraulic fluids some oil recyclers allow transmission or hydraulic fluid to be mixed with waste oil for recycling check with the collection service before mixing transmission or hydraulic fluid with any other waste lead acid batteries never store old batteries on the dock or where they may be exposed to storm water or wash water if your marina does not collect batteries for recycling they can be brought to a local recycling center or hhw collection event any retailer which sells new batteries must accept old ones for disposal and recycling freon venting freon into the atmosphere is illegal only certified technicians may purchase freon service units using freon and remove or dispose of old units using this agent zincs when having the zinc anode removed from your boat s bottom either at a boat yard or by a diver ask that the zinc be saved and recycle it scrap metal recyclers may pay for the metal installing a corrosion control system will reduce the corrosion rate of zincs talk to a marine supplier for information about corrosion control systems paints varnishes wood preservatives many bottom paints varnishes and wood preservatives contain chemicals that are toxic to marine life and can even be carcinogenic if ingested limit the use of these products by purchasing only the amount needed to get the job done more information on these products can be found under boat maintenance and repair on page 103 fact the environmental protection agency epa has established a hotline to help residents nationwide identify hazardous waste recycling and/or disposal opportunities call 800/clean-up to learn more 10 hazardous waste disposal }

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fact over 267 species worldwide including 86 of all sea turtle species 44 of all seabird species and 43 of all marine mammal species have been reported to ingest or become entangled in floating debris resulting in impaired movement and feeding reduced reproductive output lacerations ulcers and death laist 1997 deraik 2002 gregory 2009 stow it don t throw it green boating fact broken and degraded plastic pieces outweigh surface zooplankton in the central north pacific by 6 to 1 algalita marine research foundation 2009 plastics trash marine debris and beach litter are serious problems many types ofmarinelife,includingfish,sealions,andseabirdsoftenmistake plastics and other trash for food according to the marine mammalcenter,commonlymistakenitemsincludecigarettebutts,sixpack rings plastic bags discarded nets polystyrene bottle caps fishing line and other refuse in addition to eating these items birds and mammals often feed them to their young either way the result is the same ­ starvation suffocation or poisoning some typesofdebris,suchasdiscardednets,fishingtackle,andplastics also cause death by entanglement talking cents in addition to the adverse effects marine debris can have on marine life it can threaten the safety of boaters and result in costly repairs discarded nets and monofilament fishing lines have been known to obstruct propellers and plastic sheeting and bags can blockcoolingintakes.thedepartmentofboatingandwaterways 2006-2008boatingstatisticsshowthatboatcollisionswithfloating objects or stricking other submerged obejcts resulted in 53 accidents,19injuries,onefatalityandapproximately$300,000in property damage the ocean is not a dump a treaty known as the marine pollution act marpol 73/78 was enacted in 1973 and updated in 1978 to protect the ocean environment as of march 2005 130 countries including the united states have signed this international treaty marpol 73/78 specifically prohibits the dumping of any plastics into the ocean or navigable waters dumping of other types of refuse including garbage and food is not permitted anywhere within the three-mile territorial limit and is restricted outside that limit refer to the table on page 95 for various discharge limitations all boats over 26 feet must display a marpol placard in a clearly visible location clean green solutions leave it ashore whenever possible remove unnecessary packaging before leaving shore pack food in resuable containers and recycle what you can avoid excess packaging purchase items in bulk choose products with recyclable or minimal packaging prevent overboard disposal these placards address federal marine pollution prevention laws and are avail able at most marine supply stores if your boat does not already have one or engaged in commerce are required by marpol 73/78 to have a written waste management plan describing the procedures for collecting processing storing and discharging garbage up to $250,000 for an individual $500,000 for an organization and civil penalties of up to $32,500 33 usc 1321 boats over 40 feet that are ocean-going equipped with a galley or berthing don t let fishing lines polystyrene plastic bags or six-pack rings get released or blown overboard stow trash securely and always bring it back to shore cigarette butts are the most common type of litter found washed up on beaches and are not biodegradable place extinguished cigarette butts in the trash take used monofilament fishing line back to a recycle bin at a participating boating facility clean up litter and debris violators are subject to a maximum penalty of 6 years imprisonment and/or fine while on your boat pick up any litter or marine debris that can safely be reached with a net and dispose of it properly recycle it if possible on shore participate in a local beach or marina cleanup event call 800 coast4u or visit www.coastforu org for organized events in your area report sightings of marine debris if you can t pick it up additional requirements for waste management apply to boats over 40 feet for more information on marpol 73/78 placards contact the marine safety office of the u.s coast guard at 800/221-uscg or the california department of boaters waterways at 888/326-2822 better yet take a video or photograph and contact the u.s coast guard on channel 16 or the national response center at 800/424-8802 plastics and trash 11 }

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green boating fact federal law requires all boats 26 feet or longer to display an oily waste discharge placard in the engine compartment or near the fuel tank oil fuel largeoilspills,suchastheexxonvaldezspill,havereceivedmuch publicattentioninrecentyears.however,accordingtothenational research council these large spills account for only about 10 percent of all the oil that ends up in our waters each year the other 90percentcomesfromcontaminatedurbanrunoffandothernonpoint sources which include improper disposal of used oil products bilge water outboard motors and careless fueling habits oil pollution causes severe damage to the marine environment a single pint of oil released into the water can cover one acre of a waterbody.itcreatesasheenonthewaterandkillssurface-dwellingorganismssuchasplankton,whichispartofthefirstlinkin the aquatic food chain toxic heavy metals in engine oil can also be absorbed by aquatic organisms and bioaccumulate in the food chain contributing to the problem of seafood and shellfish contamination in addition improper handling and storage of oil and fuel may poseriskstoyourownhealthandsafety.solventoroilsoakedrags and absorbents can be extremely flammable if not stored properly read the directions on the container of any chemical for proper storage recommendations otherwise put these rags/absorbents into a metal container with a tightly closed lid until they can be properlydisposed.wherespontaneouscombustioncanbeaproblem,keepallflammableproductsawayfromheatandflames hydrocarbons and heavy metals which are present in petroleum products are toxic even in minute quantities always be careful when using any petroleum products around the water fact illegal dumping of harmful quantities of oil into the water can result in civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation under the provisions of the federal water pollution control act clean water act which is enforced by the u.s coast guard the california fish and game code prohibits discharge of petroleum or any other substance harmful to fish plants and birds violators can receive a penalty of up to $25,000 per incident report spills of oil or other hazardous substances to the national response center at 800/424-8802 failure to notify a known discharge is unlawful if convicted maximum punishment is 5 years imprisonment and/or $250,000 for an individual $500,000 for an organization 33usc 1321 [b 5 greener outboard engines use the premium tc-w3 oil recommended by your engine s manufacturer premium tc-w3 oils contain more detergents and burn cleaner than older type tc-w2 oils so look for a biodegradable tc-w3 oil clean burning is especially important for an engine that runs only intermittently and sits idle for long periods like a sailboat auxiliary if the engine is used only occasionally add fuel conditioner to the gas at operational concentration to keep it from going stale see the instructions on the container if your engine does not have oil injection carefully measure oil before mixing it with gasoline use funnels for pouring oil and keep a sup ply of absorbent pads on board for cleaning up spills remember that too much oil causes inefficient burning while too little oil can cause engine damage 12 oil and fuel }

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tips for absorbent materials many companies sell absorbent pads booms and pillows some are made of 100 recycled paper fibers check your marine supply store for these types to be legal in california these products must be either chemically inert like polypropylene or it must be listed on the ncp product schedule-and be licensed by the state of california http www.dfg.ca.gov ospr/reg_com/osca/licensed_oil_spill_agents exempt_agents_2009.pdf fluid handling solutions for all boaters don t pump oily bilge water overboard practice preventive engine maintenance regularly inspect lines and hoses for don t mix waste oil with water paint gasoline solvents antifreeze or other green boating substances as it makes the oil non-recyclable and increases the disposal cost deterioration and fix small leaks that drip oil into the bilge repair water leaks to reduce the volume of water entering the bilge and mixing with oil drips use an oil absorbent in the bilge to capture unexpected leaks the absorbents will capture oil before the bilge pump discharges it into the water discard oil-soaked absorbents as hazardous waste ask your marina to collect used absorbents if they don t already otherwise safely store them until they can be brought to a hhw disposal facility or collection event if the problem is too large for an absorbent use a bilge pumpout service do not add detergents or bilge cleaning chemicals to bilge water before pumping it out these chemicals merely disperse the oil in bilge water and foul bilge pumps and absorbent pads oil-only absorbents absorb oil while repelling water and are the least expensive method boaters can use to control oily discharge precautions when using absorbents in the bilge secure them to prevent clogging or fouling the bilge pump and the bilge pump float or sensor oil and fuel are flammable keep oil and fuel-saturated absorbents away from heat sources of ignition and in a well-ventilated area keep a clean machine be careful at the fuel dock topping off the tank at the fuel pump means waiting for fuel to spill out of the overflow vent there s no need to cause this type of discharge ­ just follow these tips try using a long dipstick to check the boat s gas tank install a fuel/air separator a fuel gauge or a tank whistle in the fuel tank vent line learn to gauge your boat s fuel tank capacity slow down the fuel pump and keep ­ these devices help prevent fuel spills available at most marine supply stores a watchful eye during fueling know the capacity of your tank and leave it at least 10 empty because fuel expands always have an absorbent ready to wipe up any fuel spills ask your marina operator to install an automatic shut-off valve on the fuel pump recycle antifreeze antifreeze can be recycled if it s kept separate and not mixed with any other wastes although few marinas collect antifreeze some boat repair yards do local hhw collection programs will also accept and recycle these fluids where manufacturer specifications permit use less toxic propylene glycol pink rather than ethylene glycol blue or green the standard automobile antifreeze some antifreeze recyclers will accept propylene glycol and all accept ethylene glycol for recycling recycle transmission and hydraulic fluids whether doing the work yourself or using other maintenance services make sure the following practices are implemented for maintaining your boat s engine keep your boat s engine tuned and operating at peak efficiency check lines and hoses for possible chafing or deterioration rubber fuel lines tend to quickly deteriorate due to the alcohol content of unleaded fuels signs of deterioration include dry and cracked or soft and mushy spots replace those in poor condition with any hose marked uscg type a the u.s coast guard hasapproved an alcohol resistant fuel line hose identified as saej1527 which is now widely used if you change your own oil use a closed system a portable vacuum oil change pump that drains into a container that is closed to prevent spills during transfer of oil to a recycling facility or used oil collection center available at most marine supply stores replace oil pan gaskets and oil seals whenever the motor has been removed for maintenance this will reduce leakage and save you money in the long run avoid or reduce use of engine cleaners steam cleaning if available is a better alternative bring your waste oil and used oil filters to a used oil recycling center for information on oil and other hazardous waste recycling call 800/clean-up or 888/clean-la in los angeles county transmission and hydraulic fluids can be recycled some waste oil recyclers permit mixing transmission or hydraulic fluid with waste oil but check with the collection center or recycler prior to mixing these wastes if they can t be recycled at your marina keep them separate from other fluids until they can be brought to a hhw disposal center or collection event hydraulic fluid can also be very harmful to the marine environment if it leaks into the bilge or if it s accidentally spilled try to find one that is biodegradable lemon juice and borax when shopping for degreasing products look for water-based detergents or citrus-based degreasers avoid products which contain methylene chloride known to cause cancer in laboratory animals don t use gasoline to clean marine parts gas contains benzene carcinogenic to humans and evaporating gas contributes to air pollution kerosene or diesel fuel may be adequate for your degreasing needs and are less dangerous and flammable to store than gasoline tips for degreasers to remove grease make a paste of oil and fuel 13 }

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green boating sewage discharges the southern california coastline offers boaters a variety of onthe-water experiences ­ from exploring the region s bays inlets andestuariestosailingtheopenocean.unfortunately,recreational boaters add to the pollution problem when they don t dispose of boat sewage properly recreational boat sewage discharges ­ what s the effect human sewage from boats creates environmental and human health problems especially in shallow or poorly flushed inlets or marinas because this type of discharge introduces disease-carryingbacteriaandvirusesintothewater.swimming,skiing,orsurfing in polluted waters or eating raw or partially cooked shellfish taken from contaminated waters can make you sick untreated boat sewage also lowers oxygen levels in water making it more difficultforfishandotheraquaticlifetosurvive,anditcreatesan aesthetic problem as well although it s illegal to discharge untreated sewage into any navigable u.s waters some recreational boaters still discharge raw wastes into coastal and inland waterbodies you might think an individual boater s contribution to the overall pollution problem is small,butwhenyouconsiderthatthereareover380,000boatsregistered in southern california it s easy to see that those individual contributions can add up to a significant total fact one toilet flush of untreated sewage from a boat can cause the same environmental impacts as 10,000 flushes of a home owner s toliet where the waste is processed by a municipal sewage treatment system san francisco regional water quality control board 2009 connecting your marine toilet to an msd is a fairly straightforward processthatdoesn trequireremovingtheboatfromthewater.for morespecificinformation,askyourmarineretailer,consultrecent boatingmagazines,orvisittheresourcesandreferencesection oftheboatu.s.website:www.boatus.com an alternative way to deal with vessel sewage on small boats is to keep a portable toilet on board portable toilets require minimal space have the added advantages of being inexpensive reliable and simple to operate and can be emptied at pumpout or dump stations environmentallyspeaking,atypeiiimsdoraportabletoiletmay be best ­ sewage can be retained on board until it s conveyed to a treatment plant and on board chemical use is minimized msds ­ preventing pollution amarinesanitationdevicemsdisdesignedtokeepuntreated sewage out of the water all boats with installed marine toilets musthaveanoperableu.s.coastguardapprovedmsd.thereare three types type i msds chemically treat sewage so that the discharged effluent meets specified standards for bacteria content and contains no visible floating solids type ii msds are similar to type i msds but meet a higher sewage treatment standard type ii msds are typically found on larger boats.withouttreatment,dischargefromatypeioriimsdis considered raw sewage ­ an illegal discharge within the three-mile territorial limit type iii msds holding tanks retain sewage for shore based disposal at a pumpout station or for overboard discharge beyond the three mile territorial limit boats 65 feet or less in length may install a type i ii or iii msd vessels over 65 feet must install a type ii or iii msd the y valve y valvesareusedaspartofthemsdsystemtodirectwasteeitheroverboard,intotheholdingtank,ortoadeckpumpoutfitting ifyourholdingtanktypeiiiisplumbedwithay-valveforoverboard discharge and you re operating within the three-mile limit youmustsecurethey-valveintheclosedpositionwithapadlock or non-releasable wire tie or remove the handle entirely to prevent the possibility of a discharge overboard additive advice chemical disinfectants and deodorizers used in many msds can contain chlorine quaternary ammonia and formaldehyde ­ all harmfultoaquaticlife.itonlytakesone-tenthofapartpermillionofchlorinetoharmorkillaquaticorganismsinthevicinityofadischarge readlabelscarefullyandtakeadvantageofthemanyenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsnowavailablewithouttheseingredients.use only the amount recommended to ensure adequate treatment tips for cleaning the head to clean and deodorize the head use a mix of 1/2 cup borax per 1 gallon of water clean frequently with a solution of baking soda and water and sprinkle baking soda around the rim 14 sewage discharge }

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the national pumpout symbol look for this symbol and remember don t dump use the pump no-discharge zones in most cases it s legal to discharge treated wastes from types i and ii msds directly overboard always avoid discharging near sensitive shellfish beds in shallow coves and marinas or around swimming,surfing,andwadingareas.alsokeepinmindthatit s illegal to release even treated wastes into a federally or locally designatedno-dischargezone.ifoperatinginthesewaters,yourtype ioriimsdmustbeconnectedtoaholdingtankorsecuredtoprevent any sewage discharge according to california boating law it is illegal to discharge treated or untreated sewage into any harbor or marina waters in southern california these areas include if your marina doesn t have a pumpout station encourage them to install one clean vessel act grant funds are available to construct and/orrenovateapumpoutordumpfacility.formoreinformation on where to find pumpout stations or to obtain information on grant guidelines,contactthecaliforniadepartmentofboatingandwaterwaysat2000evergreenstreetsuite100;sacramento,ca958153888,call916263-1331,orvisittheirwebsiteat:www.dbw.ca.gov green boating clean waterways keepingcaliforniawaterwayscleanandhealthyhasneverbeenmore important by properly disposing of human sewage from your boat youmakearealwaterqualitydifferenceandhelpprotecttheresourcesweallenjoysomuchalongthesoutherncaliforniacoastline clean and green solutions know the law it is aganist federal and state law to discharge untreated sewage · · · · avalon bay and two harbors channel islands harbor dana point harbor huntington harbour · long beach harbor · los angeles harbor · marina del rey harbor anywhere within the three-mile territorial limit lakes rivers reservoirs or coastal water within three mile of shore or even treated sewage into any designated no discharge zone fines of up to $2,200 can be imposed for illegal discharges cwa §312 [h get equipped get a u.s coast guard-approved marine sanitation device msd for more information about this law contact the department of boatingandwaterwaysat888/326-2822.boatersshouldalsonote that some harbors and marinas have local ordinances preventing the discharge of other waste such as grey water into their waters ifunsure,checkwiththemarinaoperatororharbormasterfora complete list of local ordinances for your boat or consider using a port-a-potty when used correctly these are the best choices for the environment because the waste can be discharged into an on-shore sewage treatment system and there is no need to use toxic additives or chemicals use shore-side facilities even if you have a type i or ii msd consider places to pump and dump whenit stimetoemptyyourholdingtank,lookforthenational pumpout symbol ­ it will guide you to a pumpout facility additionally public pumpout locations can be found in each harbor section of this guide or by calling the local harbor master or patrol insertpumpoutlogohere thenationalpumpoutsymbollook forthesymbolandremember don tdump,usethepump itonlytakesafewminutestopumpthewastefromyourholding tank.ifyou veneverusedapumpoutbefore,followpostedinstructionsoraskthemarinaoperatorforhelp.ifthepumpoutappears to be out of order it s possible that the previous user did not properly flush the line to do this simply put the hose into the water open the valve and flush the line for 45 seconds a pumpout line should always be flushed both before and after use to prevent cloggingand/orbreakdown callamobilepumpoutserviceifyoudon twanttopumpthetank yourself,checkthefollowingwebsiteformobilepumpoutsservices near you http www.coastal.ca.gov/ccbn/marinaoilsewage.pdf emptyportabletoiletwasteatoneofthelocalpumpout/dumpstations or into your toilet at home using restroomfacilities at your marina at locations along the way or a port-a-potty first type i or ii discharges although treated add chemicals and organic matter to the marine environment don t discharge in sensitive areas never discharge treated or untreated wastes into small bays harbors marinas areas with low tidal flushing or recreational swimming fishing and shellfish bed areas not contain formaldehyde ammonia or chlorine and use only the specified amount zyme-based treatments to break down solids and reduce odor quality pvc hose instead of rubber read labels make sure holding tank deodorizers and disinfectants purchased do use enzyme-based treatments instead of chemical additives use enuse high quality hoses rubber hoses tend to retain odors choose a high buy the right toilet tissue choose rapidly dissolving toilet tissue prefer ably made from recycled paper better yet keep a mini-trash can on board for used toilet tissue this approach not only helps the environment but it also helps prevent potential clogging of your boat s system sewage discharge 15 }

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green boating smart shopping hazardous boating products hazardous boating products contain ingredients which because of their chemical properties have the potential to harm people and/or the environment in addition to the materials identified underhazardouswastedisposal,othertypesofhazardousproducts are typically used for produce safer alternatives to hazardous boat and household products.avoidproductswithingredientsknowntocausecanceror reproductive harm as listed in california s proposition 65 http oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/newlist.html if your local marine supply store does not stock less toxic products,askthestoremanagertomakethemavailable.ifproducts aresoldinmuchlargerquantitiesthanyouneed,askthestoreto stocksmallercontainers it is important to note that some of the materials recommended throughout this section may not be non-toxic but rather are less toxic and safer alternatives to products believed to be more hazardous · · · · boat maintenance repair boat cleaning hull cleaning antifouling coating sewage treatment personal protection eventhoughproductsusedintheseoperationscanbeeasilypurchased at your local boat supply or hardware store many of the cleaners solvents de-greasers paints strippers and other products used to refinish or clean a boat are toxic both to you and the environment if used or disposed of improperly they contain chemicals that are poisonous corrosive flammable and/or chemically reactive and many have not been tested for potential longterm health effects on humans or on the marine environment always wear protective clothing and use a respirator gloves and proper eye protection when handling these products to prevent directcontact.remember,properdisposalofallhouseholdproducts and boating supplies is necessary to protect both yourself and the environment in and out of the water recreationalboaterscanmakeadifference!sincethecumulative impact of small sources of pollution can have a significant impact on the marine environment choosing less toxic products for cleaning maintenance and repair of your boat will help protect the marine environment become a smart consumer 1 use elbow grease instead 2 use less toxic alternatives whenever possible 3 buy only the amount that you need 4 properly handle and store hazardous materials 5 check stored products every 6 months and properly dispose of those that are old or unnecessary 6 dispose of hazardous waste legally and safely 7 take time to read the label vote with your dollars as an informed consumer you can encourage manufacturers to develop less toxic products for both recreational boating and home use by purchasing less toxic or non-toxic alternatives you send a powerful message to manufacturers which encourages them to 16 smart shopping federal law requires that most hazardous products include specific types of information on their labels a signal word such as danger/poison warning or caution can give you a general indication of the toxicity of a product if you want more information on a product s contents ask your retailer or contact the manufacturer for the material safety data sheet msds the msds will list any constituents considered a hazardous substance by the federal government remember to use biodegradable less toxic and safer cleaning products whenever possible }

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