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Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Up to $2.5 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety and Protect California’s Waterways

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications to help local public entities enhance safety on California’s waterways and protect them from abandoned and unwanted vessels. Up to $2.5 million is available in grant funding. The applications for these competitive grant programs, the Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) and Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) programs, are open now through Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 3 p.m. PDT.

March 16, 2026 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways to Begin Annual Control Efforts for Aquatic Invasive Plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced today its plans for this year’s control efforts for invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its southern tributaries (Delta). Starting March 19, DBW will start herbicide treatments on water hyacinth, South American spongeplant, Uruguay water primrose, Alligator weed, Brazilian waterweed, curlyleaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, coontail, fanwort and ribbon weed in the Delta. Treatment start dates may change depending on weather conditions and plant growth or movement.

March 04, 2026 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Grant Letters of Intent to Address Coastal Erosion

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting letters of intent from public agencies interested in grant funding for projects that address the impacts of coastal erosion on California’s ocean and bay shorelines. DBW invites applications for local assistance grants through its Shoreline Erosion Control Program and Public Beach Restoration Program.

November 25, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Boat California, Grants Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants for Floating Restrooms to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from government agencies for the purchase and deployment of floating restrooms on lakes and reservoirs that have limited landside access. Federal and state funding totaling $1.2 million is available for approximately four ADA-compliant floating restrooms. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit a grant application to DBW by noon (PST) Monday, Dec. 19.

November 17, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Grants Read the Full News Release

State Agencies Highlight New Measures to Combat Golden Mussels Following Detection at San Luis Reservoir

SACRAMENTO - The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California State Parks, is highlighting new measures to protect California’s water infrastructure and slow the spread of invasive golden mussels following a recent discovery of the species at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.

October 03, 2025 California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways, News Release, Boat California, San Luis Reservoir SRA Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants to Enhance Recreational Boating Safety Education

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. Approximately $1.4 million in Aquatic Center Education Program grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations and colleges/universities operating within California. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 24 at noon.

September 15, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Grants, News Release, Boat California Read the Full News Release

Join California’s Largest Annual Volunteer Event and First Ever “Trashure Hunt” During California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20

SACRAMENTO – Get ready to participate and make a difference during this year’s annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 20. From 9 a.m. to noon, more than 50 California state parks and the Division of Boating and Waterways will participate in the state’s largest annual volunteer event in coordination with the California Coastal Commission.

September 15, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Events/Celebrations, Public Participation Opportunities, Boat California, News Release Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Urges the Public to Boat Responsibly During Labor Day Weekend

SACRAMENTO — As Californians head outdoors to enjoy the final summer holiday weekend, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is reminding recreational boaters and water enthusiasts to prioritize safety while on the water. With waterways busier during Labor Day weekend, taking simple precautions can help save lives and prevent accidents.

August 28, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Safety Tips, News Release, Boat California, California State Parks Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Encourages Boaters to Boat Sober this Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this coming Fourth of July holiday weekend. DBW and local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Dry Water from July 4-6, 2025, a nationwide initiative to reduce boating under the influence (BUI) and to promote safe boating practices.

June 27, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Events/Celebrations, Safety Tips, News Release, Boat California Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Grant Applications to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications for the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Education and Outreach Grant Program. A maximum of $360,000 of federal funding per targeted region is available to organizations for educating coastal and San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary recreational boaters about proper vessel sewage disposal and the use of pumpout facilities, and monitoring pumpout and dump stations.

June 23, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

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