Clean Vessel Act Grants Fund New or Replacement Pumpout Options Around Washington

State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program funds $690,000 in grants and a facilities assessment, focusing on sewage disposal systems for vessels and outreach programs. OLYMPIA — June 27, 2024 — Recreational boaters in…

Mobile Pumpout Boats Gain Popularity, Continue to Expand Throughout Puget Sound

Mobile pumpout boats improve water quality in Puget Sound and provide options for recreational boaters. That's great news as we head into boating season 2024! Looking ahead to Opening Day weekend in Seattle and the…

Feedback Needed on Mobile Pumpout Vessel Locations Map

Attention boaters! Washington Sea Grant and its partners are looking for feedback on the new map showing real-time locations of mobile pumpout vessels. With the opening day of boating season upon us, it’s time for boaters to…

Port of Lopez Launches a New Free Pumpout Boat in Fisherman Bay

Good news, cruisers! Free mobile pumpout options in the San Juan Islands continue to expand — Port of Lopez is now operating a seasonal mobile pumpout service. A new sewage pumpout boat is providing free service to…