Press Releases

News for Division of Boating and Waterways

Displaying 1 - 10 of 60 Press Releases

Boating and Waterways Logo

California’s Dockwalker Program Celebrates 25 Years: Join Free Training Sessions and Help Protect Waterways

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks,, the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program, and The Bay Foundation invite the public to participate in California’s Dockwalker Program, now in its 25th year. Free virtual and in-person training sessions will be held from mid-March through May 2025. By joining the program and attending the training, participants provide a critical community service by sharing educational tools to promote clean boating and help reduce water quality impacts.

March 17, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants for Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Programs

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the availability of grant funding to help prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels into California’s waterways. Funded by the California Mussel Fee Sticker (also known as the Quagga Sticker), the Quagga and Zebra (QZ) Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program expects to award up to $2 million across eligible applicants. Applications open Monday, March 10, and must be received by April 18, 2025, by 5 p.m. PDT.

March 07, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Grants, News Release, Boat California Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

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 2025 control efforts for invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its southern tributaries (Delta). Starting March 20, DBW will begin 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. The treatment start date may change depending on weather conditions and plant growth/movement.

March 06, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, News Release, Boat California Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

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.

October 30, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants 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 to purchase and deploy floating restrooms on lakes and reservoirs with limited landside access. A total of $1.05 million in federal and state funding is available for approximately four ADA-compliant floating restrooms. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit a grant application to DBW by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18.

October 15, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants to Improve Recreational Boating Access

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is providing public agencies with two opportunities to apply for Boat Launching Facility grant funding that can be used to design, engineer, permit and construct improvements to existing public recreational boat launch facilities or create new facilities for recreational boating access.

October 01, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

Division of Boating and Waterway Urges Safe Boating This Labor Day Weekend

SACRAMENTO — As Labor Day weekend approaches, California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is reminding boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying the state’s beautiful waterways. This holiday weekend is a popular time for recreational boating, and DBW encourages everyone to follow best practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.

August 26, 2024 Boat California, Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release
Boating and Waterways Logo

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting applications from public and private marina owners for federal Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG). For 2025, a total of $18 million is available for BIG projects nationally. These grants can fund up to 75% of total project costs, with a maximum available grant award of $1.5 million. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

July 02, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release