State Eliminates Boating Department – Laguna Beach, CA Patch. More bad news for California boaters. The Parks and Recreation Department hid $54 dollars for more than a decade and cried poverty, closing parking and called out for more taxes to fund their operations.
From The Boathouse: Some bad news for boaters – Daily Pilot. The mismanagement of California continues, with this move just part of a larger money grab scheme.
State May Eliminate Department of Boating and Waterways – Manhattan Beach, CA Patch. The California budget mess continues.
Waterfronts: Boaters team to fight governor’s proposal ยป Ventura County Star. The California Budget continues to drag the state into the abyss.
As the great recession continues, California is proposing shutting down the Department of Boating and Waterways (DBAW), and merging what’s left with another department. This will divert earmarked boating money to the general fund. The state is now also proposing discontinuing loans made by DBAW that have been used historically to maintain and/or upgrade boating … Read more
Capitol Alert: LAO says marina loan program should be eliminated.
Dana Point Times – Harbor Happenings Recreational Boaters of California Meeting at DPYC.
Bill would raise boater fees in Maryland.
Federal Budget Cuts Trickle Down To Boating Channels – Citybizlist Baltimore.
Dana Point Times – Governor Proposes Sinking Boating Department.
Politics aside, we, as a nation, need to make a serious assessment of our infrastructure needs. What we need now, and certainly what we will need in the future. It’s unfortunate that a State like California moves ahead with dismantling agencies such as the Department of Boating and Waterways, in a shortsighted game of politics. … Read more