The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program was first authorized in 1998 and has made more than $32 million available to States for qualified boating facility projects.

Feb 14, 2008 - Alan Sorum

Take some time to browse through the Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore. There are many titles of interest for boaters and maritime enthusiasts.

Aug 7, 2006 - Alan Sorum

Grant funds are available to public service organizations interested in promoting fishing, boating and resource conservation education for youth.

Nov 14, 2009 - Alan Sorum

The Alaska Marine Advisory Service has published a guide for clean boating that is appropriate for boaters everywhere.

Nov 18, 2009 - Alan Sorum

Learn the basics of clean, safe and eco-friendly best boat practices in free PDF and book, from the Alaska Marine Advisory Program.

Aug 16, 2007 - Alan Sorum

Clean boating has a friend in the California Coastal Commission with its Clean and Green Boating Campaign led by California Department of Boating and Waterways.

Aug 4, 2008 - Alan Sorum

Not all grants are offered through the federal government. Here are some great ways to get more funding for higher education.

Aug 25, 2009 - Elizabeth Linehan

Boaters can lessen the environmental impact of their activities. It takes more effort, but ensures the resources we depend on for recreation remain available for use

Sep 17, 2007 - Alan Sorum

Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.

Aug 16, 2006 - Alan Sorum

The first step in obtaining grants involves knowing how to find them. Obtaining grants is rarely easy, but it never happens without that first step.

Jul 10, 2011 - Kayt Peck

Boaters in the United Kingdom enjoy the support of an environmental stewardship organization called The Green Blue that encourages good ecological boating practices.

Aug 15, 2008 - Alan Sorum

Learn more about charter boat safety and efforts made to improve it for crew and passengers on uninspected passenger vessels

Feb 25, 2007 - Alan Sorum

Kids Don't Float is a water safety program that can make a major impact on reducing child & youth drowning incidents. Consider setting up a KDF program in your community

Jan 17, 2007 - Alan Sorum

The implementation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 was a triumph for environmental conservationists.

Dec 15, 2010 - Mike Brandolino

There are many things that boaters can do to protect the aquatic environment. Marinas and harbors are often viable wildlife refuges and offer good marine habitat.

Mar 12, 2010 - Alan Sorum

A vibrant commercial fishing industry is critical to the economic health and wellbeing of coastal communities. Fishery businesses need multiple partners for success.

Aug 18, 2008 - Alan Sorum

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance emphasizes practical support for wetland conservation. Link between poverty, food and clean water emphasized

Mar 3, 2007 - Dawn M. Smith

Venetian Nights is the longest running event in Chicago. Decorated boats, air show, fireworks and music show on the magnificent lake front on July 26.

Jul 1, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced grants to help assist rural communities in building Internet infrastructure.

Aug 23, 2011 - Bob Yirka

Good planning and utilizing the Community Fishing Center concept can greatly improve the chances of successful fishing industry development.

Jun 12, 2007 - Alan Sorum