State hopes to identify solutions for coastal plastic pollution
October 22, 2020
STATEWIDE—Many boaters spend time on land before boarding a vessel and heading out to sea. Most marine debris, sadly, also
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October 22, 2020
Standing Watch
October 22, 2020
Covid-19 and the parameters of recreational boating
October 1, 2020
STATEWIDE—It’s now October. The Covid-19 pandemic is approaching its eighth month. No one can predict when the pandemic will come
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Discussions on future of Avalon’s Casino Dock Cafe property reemerge
September 10, 2020
AVALON—City discussions about what to do with the city-owned City Fuel Dock and former Casino Dock Cafe have re-emerged. The
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Ocean conservation bill clears committee hurdle (Updated from Print)
August 20, 2020
Editor’s Note: The Senate Appropriations Committee announced AB 3030 would not move forward this year. This bill is off the docket, for
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Floating boat cinema allegedly coming to Los Angeles and San Diego, how feasible is it?
August 13, 2020
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA—Excitement has been buzzing online after news outlets reported a “Floating Boat Cinema” was coming to select cities in
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State Water Boards proposes plan to streamline regulation of water pollution
July 23, 2020
STATEWIDE—Streamlined regulations could be coming to a marina near you – and an active recreational boating organization is not too
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King Harbor Mooring Field Revenues Don’t Cover Maintenance Costs: Should it be Reduced?
July 16, 2020
REDONDO BEACH—In 2011, Redondo Beach received a grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California
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Will California declare the Pacific leatherback sea turtle as endangered?
July 2, 2020
STATEWIDE—No one is marching through the streets of Sacramento, demanding legal protections for the Pacific leatherback sea turtle. Media coverage
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California hopes to conserve state and ocean waters
June 19, 2020
SACRAMENTO—California legislators are considering a proposal to protect the state’s biodiversity, but at least one group of outdoors enthusiasts don’t
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Is there a deficiency in Harbor and Watercraft Revolving Fund?
June 4, 2020
STATEWIDE—Budgetary hearings for California’s 2020-2021 fiscal year are right around the corner. A seemingly boring and routine matter – the
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