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Read More: Metlakatla Indian Community Clearing 27 Derelict Vessels to Protect Its WatersMetlakatla Indian Community Clearing 27 Derelict Vessels to Protect Its Waters
Project advances effort to restore coastal waterways for fishing communities
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Read More: Registration Now Open for 2026 Turning the Tide Summit to Examine Removal of Abandoned and Derelict Vessels, Boating-Related WasteRegistration Now Open for 2026 Turning the Tide Summit to Examine Removal of Abandoned and Derelict Vessels, Boating-Related Waste
The event is open to the public, including environmental experts, boating enthusiasts, policymakers and industry leaders
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Read More: BoatUS Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Clear Four Abandoned Boats from Sneads Ferry WaterwaysBoatUS Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Clear Four Abandoned Boats from Sneads Ferry Waterways
Removal effort helps eliminate navigation hazards and pollution in a key North Carolina commercial fishing hub
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Read More: BoatUS Foundation Expands Access with Spanish-Language 90-Day Temporary Boating Certification in FloridaBoatUS Foundation Expands Access with Spanish-Language 90-Day Temporary Boating Certification in Florida
New short-term boating safety course helps Hispanic boaters renting boats and PWCs in nation’s top boating state get underway safely
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Read More: BoatUS Foundation Offers New 14-Day Temporary Boating Certification in MaineBoatUS Foundation Offers New 14-Day Temporary Boating Certification in Maine
Short-term boating safety course helps those renting boats and PWCs in The Pine Tree State get underway without delay
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Read More: BoatUS Foundation Expands Free State-Approved Boating Safety Course to 15 Additional StatesBoatUS Foundation Expands Free State-Approved Boating Safety Course to 15 Additional States
Online safety course helps boaters meet requirements and build confidence before heading out on the water
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Read More: TowBoatUS and BoatUS Foundation Partner with Lynnhaven River NOW to Remove 10 Abandoned Boats from Virginia WatersTowBoatUS and BoatUS Foundation Partner with Lynnhaven River NOW to Remove 10 Abandoned Boats from Virginia Waters
Effort is part of larger initiative to remove up to 100 vessels and address growing abandoned and derelict vessel (ADV) issue SPRINGFIELD, Va, May 19, 2026 – The BoatUS Foundation, a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating helped Lynnhaven River https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/ and TowBoatUS at ports Gwynns Island and Portsmouth, remove 10 abandoned derelict vessels (ADVs) from waterways across Gloucester and Portsmouth, Virginia. This initiative is aimed at addressing navigational…
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Read More: BoatUS Foundation Awards Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron 2025 BoatUS Civic Service AwardBoatUS Foundation Awards Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron 2025 BoatUS Civic Service Award
Squadron recognized for community and civic service excellence
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Read More: BoatUS Foundation Accepting Applications for New Life Jacket Loaner Pilot ProgramBoatUS Foundation Accepting Applications for New Life Jacket Loaner Pilot Program
Local organizations, businesses encouraged to apply to expand access to essential boating safety equipment in their communities
