California DBW Offers Dockwalker Training

The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean & Green Program, and the Bay Foundation in partnership with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the US Power Squadrons, Lake Berryessa Partnership, Save Our Shores and many more organizations will conduct free Dockwalker trainings this year.

Dockwalkers are trained to engage members of the public and the boating community to adopt clean boating practices. Dockwalkers share clean boating information with boaters and distribute educational materials 2019 Boater Kits, while visiting marinas, launch ramps, marine supply stores, boat shows and special events (i.e. regattas, opening days, among others).

The training provides an overview of potential sources of boat pollution, federal and state laws, environmentally-sound boating practices, information on how to conduct Dockwalking, and an overview of the educational materials Dockwalkers will distribute.

Since 2000, more than a 1,000 Dockwalkers have taught 10,000 boaters about oil, fuel, sewage, trash and marine debris prevention. Participation in the program, including the training sessions, qualifies as community service. Trainings are free. Visit the Dockwalker website to view the full training schedule (11 trainings), locations and to sign-up.