Clean and Green Marina

Resources for Boaters to Help Keep Our Waters Safe and Clean for All

Clean and Green Marina
Resource Description Website/Downloads
ABC’s of Boating Booklet The ABCs of California Boating is based upon the California Harbors and Navigation Code, Vehicle Code, Penal Code and California Code of Regulations, but uses everyday terms rather than legal language found in these laws. Not all provisions of law pertaining to boating are included. Consequently, the booklet is not suitable for use in law enforcement or in litigation. Link to the webpage and downloadable booklet below. Booklet Link: 2024 ABCs of California Boating (cld.bz)
Website Link: ABCs of California Boating

Boating Clean and Green Guidelines, tips, tricks, and resources to aid boaters in environmentally friendly boating practices. Website Link: Boating Clean and Green (ca.gov)
Sailors of the Sea Powered by Oceana An organization focused on empowering the boating and sailing community to create a more sustainable future recreational water activity. Website Link: Sailors for the Sea
Clean Boating Guide A simple easy-to-read guide that offers resources and guidance for keeping our waterways clean. Downloadable PDF: Clean Boating Guide - Resources for keeping our waterways clean
Environmental Boating Laws Pamphlet containing environmental laws pertaining to boating that everyone should know. Downloadable PDF: EnviroLaws Brochure 
Bay Area Clean Boating Map Emergency contacts, HAZMAT waste dumpsites, marina directory and more! Downloadable PDF: Bay Area Clean Boating Map
Pump Out Map for Boaters Bay Area/Delta Pump Out Map for Boaters in Spanish and English Área de la Bahía de San Francisco (Español)PDF Descargable: Bay-Spanish.pdf
SF Bay Area (English) Downloadable PDF: Bay-English.pdf

San Joaquín/Delta del Río Sacramento (Español) PDF Descargable: Delta-Spanish.pdf
San Joaquin/Sacramento River Delta (English) Downloadable PDF: Delta-English.pdf

Earth Easy Quick and simple tips and tricks for safe eco-friendly vessel maintenance. Website Link: Eco-Friendly Boating – Earth Easy
Boatsetter.com 6 Easy Ways to Practice Green Boating Website Link: Green Boating: 6 Sustainable Best Practices for Boaters | Boatsetter
US Fish and Wildlife Services Five Ways to Protect Our Waters from invasive species. Website Link: Five Ways to Protect Our Waters | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Information on what is safe to throw away and what is too toxic to trash. Includes information on different household hazardous waste drop-off locations and drop-off events. Sorted by County. Due to formatting issues, please see County on far right and links in the center for HHW.
  Website Link: SF Recology HHW
Downloadable PDF: SF HHW Pamphlet
City and County of San Francisco
 

Downloadable PDF: SMC HHW Pamphlet - English : Spanish : Chinese : Tagalog
Website Link: Complete Guide To HHW
 San Mateo County
  Website Link: Marin County HHW Marin County
 
Facility Website Links:
East County Facility - Servicing: Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, Pittsburg and other unincorporated areas in East County
Central County Facility – Servicing: Alamo, Blackhawk, Clayton, Concord, Clyde, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek and other unincorporated areas in Central County
West County Facility - Servicing: Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Montalvin Manor, North Richmond, Pinole, Port Costa, Richmond, Rodeo San Pablo, Tara Hills, Tormey and other unincorporated areas in West County.
 Contra Costa County
  Facility Website List:
Hayward HHW Facility Website
 Alameda County
Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide is a byproduct of your vessel’s engine, learn how to keep you and your passengers safe by knowing proper safety protocols and what to look for. Website Link: DBW – Carbon Monoxide is a Killer
Invasive Aquatic Plants and Animals Different tips, tricks and ideas to help keep invasive species from spreading, while still enjoying boating and our waterways. Website Link: Boat US Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Your Vessel with Simulator!
California Boaters Card A California Boaters Card will be required for all ages out on the water by January 1, 2025! Website Link: DBW California Boaters Card Application
 
Thank you for scrolling all this way! Relax and play some awesome games while you learn about our Earth's waterways. All ages are welcome!
  
DBW Boating Safety Resources for All Ages All the boating safety information you could need for everyone, infants to the elderly! Website Link: Boating Safety and Education for All
Department of Water Resources 100% ABSOLUTELY FREE K-12 activities, books, water safety, and other information provided by the California Department of Water Resources! They will ship you what you want and there are downloadable formats for instant fun! Did I mention it’s totally free?!! Amazing Website Link: Department of Water Resources: K-12 Education Materials
Other Amazing Website Link: Department of Water Safety Resources
Sailors of the Sea: KELP KELP – Kids Environmental Lesson Plans Ages 6-100! Website Link: KELP - Sailors for the Sea
GAMES!
Star Water Detective - Do you love a good mystery? Can you follow the clues and find the water waster in this game? (SF Marina Favorite!)

Davis Saves the Water - Help this cute frog named Davis save the water in this delightful game! Too cute!

Project Wet Discover Our Water - Explore an entire world dedicated to fun and water conservation! Very, very, very cool!