 |
|
 |
|
|
Plenty of room for lots of boats to anchor in Filucy Bay. |
|
|
 |
|
|
Gently sailing along in Filucy Bay. |
|
|
 |
|
|
This is the larger of the two Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks. You could find yourself tied up to a fishing boat. |
|
|
 |
|
|
What is it?? The joy of cruising. Port of Friday Harbor docks. |
|
|
 |
|
|
A beautiful sunset from Prevost Harbor, San Juan Islands. |
|
|
|
UPDATES FOR PUGET SOUND & SAN JUAN ISLANDS
|
|
NOW AVAILABLE: Port of Everett Public Access Guide to the Everett Waterfront
March 18, 2010. Everett, Wash. – In partnership with the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, the Port of Everett recently completed a public access guide featuring more than five miles of waterfront walkways and recreational amenities available to the Everett community and visitors.
The new brochure highlights the Port’s marina facilities, family-friendly beaches and activities, bird watching locations, and walking/biking trails, including the Port’s newest trail, Port Gardner Waterfront Loop. A map of these amenities is provided in the brochure.
A copy of the public access brochure is available at the Port’s Administration Building and South Marina office, as well as the tourism bureau’s four county visitor information centers, including the downtown Everett visitor center on Hewitt Avenue in the Comcast Arena. A printable version is available on the Port’s Web site at www.portofeverett.com.
|
|
|
Small Chamber at Ballard’s Chittenden Locks Closing for Two Weeks
March 10, 2010. Seattle – The small lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will close its gates to marine traffic and be drained for 12 days starting at 7:00 a.m. March 8 through 4:00 p.m. March 19. The closure will allow crews to conduct annual maintenance.
The large lock will continue to operate 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Lock wall staff will get the commercial traffic through as quickly as possible.
All pleasure boats will be using the large lock during this time. Mariners may experience some delay, depending upon how heavy the demand for passage becomes. Boaters should be prepared to use the large lock with appropriate equipment and crew. Requirements in the large lock include long lines and fenders on board the boats.
The small lock is capable of handling vessels up to 25 feet wide and 100 feet long. The large lock can be configured to handle vessels as large as 760 feet by 80 feet.
Most of the equipment at the locks is 93 years old. The maintenance program gives staff the chance to dry out the chambers for a thorough inspection, make any necessary repairs and paint the walls. This annual routine maintenance ensures the chambers will continue to safely operate.
The Chittenden Locks, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, safely transits well over 60,000 vessels each year between Lake Washington and Salmon Bay in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.
Current information about activities at the locks and instructions on "locking through", can be found at: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil, select "Dams and Locks" then "Lake Washington Ship Canal" from the leftmost column.
|
|
|
New Fee Structure for Everett’s 10th Street Boat Launch
March 8, 2010.
PORT OF EVERETT MODIFIES NEW FEES AT 10TH STREET BOAT LAUNCH AND MARINE PARK
Everett, Wash. - After a discussion at the Port Commission Retreat on February 10, the Port of Everett staff modified the new parking fee structure for the 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, which will go into effect May 1, 2010.
Starting May 1, 2010, the Port will expand the boat launch fee from $5 to $8 year-round, and implement a weekend-only (Friday to Sunday) $3 seasonal parking fee for park and Jetty Island visitors. This is the first boat launch fee increase since 1997.
“We modified the fee structure to provide unrestricted access to our community members during the week, yet still be able to manage the parking demands on the facility during the summer months,” said Carl Wollebek, Chief of Operations for the Port of Everett. “This new fee structure better balances our commitment to public access to the waterfront and ensuring our facilities cover their respective costs.”
As the boat launch and park usage continues to grow, so do its physical pressures and maintenance costs. Last year, the 10th Street Boat Launch and Park facility served approximately 27,000 launches, and accommodated more than 47,000 visitors to the Port-owned Jetty Island. These numbers don’t include the individuals who visiting only the park facility itself.
The 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park facility operated at a $100,000 deficit in 2009. Additionally, the Port recently completed a $600,000 capital project at the boat launch, dredging nearly 25,000 cubic yards of sediment from the facility to enhance its functionality.
Summary of New Parking Fee Program
$8 boat launch fee year round including parking
$3 parking fee on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (covers midnight to midnight) from May 1 to Sept. 30 of each year
$150 annual boat launch pass for 2010 available. The pass includes parking. Senior and Disabled Boat Launch pass available at the South Marina office and are valid Monday through Friday. From May 1 to Sept. 30 of each year, seniors pass holders will be required to pay the $3 seasonal parking fee for launches on Friday.
Free launch and parking for disabled veterans. Passes are available at the South Marina office.
For additional information, please contact the Port’s Communications Administrator Lisa Lefeber at 425.388.0617 or by e-mail at lisam@portofeverett.com.
|
|
|
Tide Rising in Lake Union, Lake Washington
February 17, 2010. The Army Corps of Engineers has begun the annual raising of the water level in Lake Washington, Lake Union and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. By June the water level should be about two feet higher than on February 15. In the latter half of August the level will begin to drop the two feet to its wintertime low by late November. Two feet of difference doesn’t sound like much in a region where saltwater tides rise and fall by 10-20 feet daily, but for the thousands of boats moored in the Lake Washington/Lake Union waters the two-foot difference on dock lines is quite noticeable.
|
|
|
Sunken Fish Boat in Friday Harbor
February 11, 2010. Local Notices to Mariners reports Dangerous Wreck at 48°32'10"N / 123°00'31"W. Plotted on large scale Chart 18434, the wreck is right in the middle of the channel between Brown Island and Friday Harbor, approximately 100 yards or so south of the Washington State Ferry dock. The wreck is an old fish boat that had been anchored for quite some time and a few years ago it sank. This past summer several pleasure boats fouled their anchors on the wreck. Tami Hayes, the marina manager at the Port of Friday Harbor, contacted the Coast Guard, who established the exact location and published the warning in Notices to Mariners. Don’t anchor there.
|
|
|
New Buoys at Port Gamble
February 11, 2010. Local Notices to Mariners reports that lighted buoys 2 and 4 have been installed on the west side of the entry channel to Port Gamble. Buoy 2 is Fl R 2.5s; Buoy 4 is Fl R 4s.
Light 1, a short distance north of the entry channel, has been removed. The range boards for the entry channel no longer are lighted.
|
|
|
Racon Added to Rosario Strait Buoy
February 9, 2010. Traffic Lane Entrance Buoy R at the south entrance to Rosario Strait now transmits Racon Morse T (-)
|
|
|
Puget Sound Marina Promotion
January 26, 2010. For Immediate Release – January 25, 2010
PASSPORT TO PUGET SOUND:
GUEST MOORAGE PROMOTION OFFERED AT LOCAL MARINAS
In 2010, fifteen Puget Sound Marinas will partner with Northwest Marine Trade Association to offer a new program that will reward visiting boaters. The promotion, Passport to Puget Sound, will kick off at the 2010 Seattle Boat Show on January 29th.
Puget Sound provides quick, easy access to a boater’s paradise. With fishing, diverse moorage options and events year round, the Sound has a lot to offer boaters that want to take advantage of the area’s unique features.
Participating marinas include:
Arabella’s Landing
Bremerton Marina
Bell Harbor Marina
Cap Sante Boat Haven
City of Des Moines Marina
Dock Street Marina
Elliott Bay Marina
Foss Harbor Marina
Port of Edmonds
Port of Everett
Port of Kingston
Port Orchard Marina
Poulsbo Marina
Shilshole Marina
Swantown Marina
Boaters who visit any of the participating marinas between March 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and pay for a minimum of one night of guest moorage will receive a stamp in a Passport to Puget Sound book. Once a row of four marinas is completed, vertical, horizontal or diagonal, visitors will receive a “Passport to Puget Sound” T-shirt.
The first fifteen participants to achieve a ‘black out’, where all squares are filled with stamps from all participating marinas, will receive one of fifteen available grand prize packages valued up to $500. Prize packages include a variety of hotel accommodations, restaurant gift certificates, event tickets, boat services and more.
Pick up your Passport to Puget Sound book at any of the participating marinas or at the Seattle Boat Show to start your summer adventures early!
For more information on the program, visit the NMTA’s website at www.seattleboatshow.com or contact one of the participating marinas.
|
|
|
New South Puget Sound Weather Stations
January 20, 2010. The Pierce County Surface Water Management Department has installed weather stations at Longbranch (Filucy Bay), and Oro Bay on Anderson Island. Here are the URLs to each:
https://www.hobolink.com/p/fd70ca9cc7c2b0be740286eda9d81ae7 Longbranch /Filucy Bay
https://www.hobolink.com/p/bcdb15aa9a700d714831e82e9d9f0bbb TYC @ Oro Bay
Our thanks to Jon Thompson for this information.
|
|
|
New Parking Program: 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park
January 12, 2010. For Immediate Release – Everett, Wash. - Starting in May 2010, the Port of Everett will be implementing a seasonal daytime parking fee for 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park visitors.
The $3 fee, which runs from May 1 to Sept. 30 of each year, is being expanded to daytime facility users in an effort to help fund the ongoing maintenance and operation of the 10th Street Boat Launch & Marine Park facility. The facility is maintained by the Port of Everett, but jointly owned by the Port, City of Everett and Snohomish County.
“This is not a decision we came to lightly,” said Carl Wollebek, chief of operations for the Port of Everett. “New parking fees are not popular by any means, but it is greatly needed to maintain this state-of-the-art community asset. The new parking program will allow us to maintain and upgrade the facility to best serve our community.”
Currently, the Port invests approximately $216,000 per year in boat launch and park maintenance, of which, about $115,000 is recouped via launch and parking fees.
Furthermore, the Port invested approximately $600,000 in capital improvements to the boat launch, Marine Park and Jetty Island facility over the last several years. In early 2010, the Port expects to invest an additional $600,000 to dredge the boat launch to enhance its functionality.
To assist with the change, the Port has installed new parking machines that will take credit cards. This modest fee will help offset some of the maintenance costs to providing this public amenity.
Parking Pass Available: Starting in April, a parking pass will be available at the Port’s Marina office for $75. This seasonal pass allows unlimited parking at the boat launch and park facility from May 1 to Sept. 30.
Boat Launch: The $5 launch fee will remain in effect; however the $3 seasonal parking fee will apply to all boat launch vehicles and senior pass holders. The Port will still offer an annual boat launch pass for $150, however, it will not include parking. Those wishing to purchase both a boat launch pass and parking pass may do so for $225.
Jetty Island & 10th Street Park: Visitors will pay $3 per day to park from May 1 to Sept. 30 of each year.
Boat launch and parking passes are available at the Marina office at 1720 West Marine View Drive, Everett. More information can be found at the Port’s Web site www.portofeverett.com.
For additional information, please contact Lisa Lefeber, the Port’s Communication Administrator at 425.388.0617 or via e-mail at lisam@portofeverett.com.
|
|
|
No Dearth of Books Open Sundays, Too
November 30, 2009. It didn’t get in the text or in the ad, but favorite bookseller Harry Dearth’s delightful used books bookstore in Gig Harbor is also open Sundays, noon to 2:30. Bring cash. No Dearth of Books is probably the only store in town that isn’t set up for credit cards. Now in his mid-eighties, Harry Dearth keeps to the old ways.
In October we stopped by to see Harry, following the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW) meeting at Gig Harbor Yacht Club. We walked out with an interesting biography of George Washington. Our visit before that resulted in a biography of Alexander Hamilton. And before that, David McCullough’s magnificent John Adams.
-- Bob Hale
|
|
|
Grounding Hazard in Echo Bay, Sucia Island
August 18, 2009. A reader has reported that he grounded his Cal 39 sailboat, which draws 6 feet 8 inches, on a rock in Echo Bay. The grounding occurred in the area marked 1 fathom 5 feet extending from the small islet northwest of South Finger Islet, as shown on large scale Chart 18431. He sounded the area carefully after the grounding, and found the depths to be somewhat less than charted. The keel of his boat confirmed the soundings. On low tides especially, give the tip of this islet a good offing.
|
|
|
Water Rising in Lake Washington, Lake Union, Ship Canal
March 12, 2009. The yearly water level increase in Lake Washington, Lake Union and the Ship Canal has begun, and will continue until June 1. The difference between winter and summer levels in only about two feet or a little more, but it seems greater. If you boat is moored in this waterway, check your lines regularly until June, and again in the autumn, when the water begins its slow drop to winter levels.
|
|
|
New State Law Protects Orca Whales
June 17, 2008. Here’s the press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the new state law protecting orca whales.
NEWS RELEASE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 12, 2008
Contact: Deputy Chief Mike Cenci, (360) 902-2938
OLYMPIA – With summer approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding recreational boaters and paddlers that a new state law to protect orca whales goes into effect today (June 12).
The new law, approved during the last legislative session, establishes rules for boaters and paddlers, including a requirement that vessels stay at least 100 yards away from southern resident orca whales.
“Orca whales are vulnerable to human disturbances, including boat traffic,” WDFW Deputy Enforcement Chief Mike Cenci said. “It’s important that boaters and other vessel operators follow the rules and do what they can to avoid interfering with these animals.”
The majority of orca whales found in Washington from early spring to late fall are members of the southern resident orca population, which mostly travel the waters of northern Puget Sound, said Cenci.
Under the new law, boaters who unexpectedly come within 100 yards of southern resident orcas are required to stop immediately, put the engine in neutral and allow the whales to pass. The law also makes it unlawful to feed the whales.
Boaters who violate the new state law could be fined up to $500, said Cenci.
The southern resident orca population, which totals about 90 whales, are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act and the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. Harassing or disturbing marine mammals also can result in federal fines.
“With this new state law, WDFW enforcement officers – who conduct the majority of the marine patrols – can provide another layer of protection for orca whales in Washington’s waters,” Cenci said.
For more information on how to avoid disturbing orca whales, as well as other marine mammals, visit www.bewhalewise.org.
|
|
|
Moorage is Easy at Fishermen’s Terminal
May 14, 2008. $22 million remodel completes on June 1st
SEATTLE – Summer brings a whole new look for Port of Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal, as the two-year, $22 million remodel comes to a close – on time and under budget. The a newly dredged inner harbor now has brand new docks, finger piers at each moorage slip, plus upgraded utilities on the docks.
Fishermen’s Terminal, historic home of the North Pacific fishing fleet, is located on the Lake Washington Ship Canal at the southwest corner of Ballard Bridge – adjacent to shops, restaurants, and all the services boat owners need to keep their vessels in good working order. With the completion of the remodel, the Terminal’s inner harbor offers a variety of slip sizes for vessels up to 70’ feet in length, individual finger piers at each slip for easy loading and boarding, new lighting and upgraded shore power. The West Wall loading/work dock has been dredged to a minimum of 15’ to accommodate large commercial vessels.
Daily, monthly, and year-round moorage is available for commercial vessels up to 250 feet. Summer recreational moorage is available from June to September. Long-term recreational moorage may be available for recreational vessels as well. For more information, including rates and availability, boaters can call (206) 728-3395 or VHF 17.
|
|
|
Bike Storage Now at Shilshole Bay Marina
March 24, 2008. The Port of Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina now offers bike lockers, racks and storage for boaters who prefer to travel on two wheels when they’re on land.
With the help of a customer advisory panel – as well as the input of many boaters – Shilshole now offers 30 bike lockers available for monthly rental and dozens of racks available for day use. An outdoor bike corral is also available for free bike storage for up to 30 additional bikes.
|
|
|
75-ton Travelift Now at Port of Everett
January 8, 2008. Hello everyone,
Thought this might be a good photo for you.
The Port's 75-ton Travelift arrived on Dec. 18,2007, and maintenance staff performed its first "big lift" out of the Port's new 12th Street Yacht Basin on Dec. 20. The boat being hauled out in the pictures is our former Commissioner Don Hopkins pleasure boat. This new Travelift is located in the Port's new Craftsmen District, which is expected to be operational in a couple months. This is a new, state-of-the-art facility that is in compliance with the Department of Ecology's newly-adopted boatyard standards. This facility is part of the Port Gardner Wharf development.
Lisa Lefeber (Mandt)
Communications Administrator
Port of Everett
|
|
|
New Mooring Buoys for Echo Bay, Sucia Island
December 28, 2007. Correspondent Gary Wyngarden, who lives on Orcas Island, sent this news about the proposal to add mooring buoys at Echo Bay, and restrict anchoring in certain areas to see if eelgrass will grow. He says the Orcas Island newspaper reports that Washington State Parks is moving ahead with this, with only one additional approval necessary.
Description of proposal: Washington State Parks is proposing to install 30 additional mooring buoys in Echo Bay at Sucia Island State Park. These buoys will be for recreational boaters to tie off on while using the park. State Parks also proposes to install up to 14 "marker" buoys landward of the existing mooring buoys to delineate a "No Anchor Zone" in an effort to protect eelgrass beds in Echo Bay. All buoys will be anchored with a helical screw anchor and swivel system.
The project occupies approximately 24 acres of tidal near shore waters. A major objective of this project is to reduce anchoring and its impacts on the marine environment, especially vegetated shallows. State Parks is working with the University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs to develop a monitoring strategy to record the effects of discouraging anchoring in parts of Echo Bay. If shown that removing anchoring from within and adjacent to eelgrass beds is successful, State Parks will evaluate the potential positive impacts of further restrictions on anchoring in other areas of Sucia Island State Park.
There are currently 48 mooring buoys at 6 different locations on Sucia Island: Shallow Bay, 8 buoys; Fox Cove, 4 buoys; Fossil Bay, 16 buoys; Snoring Bay, 2 buoys; Echo Bay, 14 buoys; Ewing Cove, 4 buoys. Use is extremely heavy at Sucia Island, especially during the boating season from late spring through early fall. Park managers have counted up to 150 boats occupying Echo Bay on a busy day.
Boaters utilize Echo Bay in a variety of ways including: day anchoring, overnight anchoring, overnight single boat moorage on buoys, and multi-boat "rafting" at mooring buoys. While it is not possible to calculate the change in use due to installation of the mooring buoys, it can be assumed that less anchoring will take place.
Proponent: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Location of proposal: Sucia Island State Park is located in San Juan County, approximately 2 ¼ miles north of Orcas Island. The project is located in Echo Bay at Sucia Island at T38N R02W Section 23. It is only accessible by boat.
Lead agency: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under 197 11 340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from June 14, 2007. Comments must be submitted by July 2, 2007 or they may not be considered.
Responsible Official:
Chris Regan
Environmental Program Manager
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Phone (360) 902 - 8632
FAX (360) 902 - 8840
E-mail chris.regan@parks.wa.gov
Address:
7150 Cleanwater Drive
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
"All Washington State Parks are developed and maintained for the enjoyment of all persons regardless of age, sex, creed, ethnic origin, or physical limitations."
There is no agency SEPA appeal; however all comments are welcome and will be thoroughly considered.
|
|
|
Wreck in Mackaye Harbor
July 16, 2007. Waggoner correspondent Bruce Evertz sent this report and photo about Mackaye Harbor, at the south end of Lopez Island, in the San Juans.
Bob,
First, we are enjoying your weekly updates on your cruise this summer. Technology just keeps getting better.
Margaret and I have gotten out on Tapawingo three times so far this summer. One 3-night trip took us to Mackaye Harbor on Lopez Island (we were checking some places nearby we hadn't been to yet), and we anchored with a cruising sailboat in the east part of the main bay. Every other boat appeared to be local. Anyway, when we got up the next morning there was a minus 2.5' tide—and something new just south of us. We didn't see it on arrival at high tide but there it was, just about where the 2 /5 symbol is in Barlow Bay on Chart 18423. In the attached picture the bow of about a 50' sunken boat faces to the left. It was about halfway between two mooring buoys. It could be a nasty surprise for someone anchoring at high tide.
Bruce
|
|
|
Cabbage Island Rave and New Eastsound Restaurant
August 8, 2006.
Greetings!
We have used the Waggoner Guide as our cruising "bible" since we took our first trip to the islands in 1999. We typically spend between 3 and 7 weeks in the islands during the summer. We use the information found in the guide daily.
Just returned from four weeks cruising the San Juans and Gulf Islands. A couple of highlights I wanted to share with you. Visited Cabbage Island, east of the southeast tip of Saturna Island -- wow! What an absolutely beautiful place -- it now outranks Sucia Island as my favorite anchor-out spot.
Discovered the Thai Sisters Cafe, an amazing Thai restaurant in Eastsound, Orcas Island. It is located in the basement of the Odd Fellows Hall just up the road from the dinghy dock, on the way to town. The Cafe is owned by two Thai sisters, who prepare the food in an open kitchen. They prepared spring rolls from scratch while we watched. The meal was hands down the best Thai food our family has ever eaten. The Pad Thai is to die for! This summer they are open Thursdays and Fridays only. The phone number is (360)376-6337 or (360)376-3605. It is a fun, funky, memorable island kind of place.
Thanks again for producing a terrific guide that has it all.
Jane Cook
|
|
|
Caution in Ostrich Bay
January 11, 2005. Local Notice to Mariners advises that unexploded ordnance still lies in Ostrich Bay, particularly in the vicinity of the old ordnance loading pier. We spoke with the contact person listed in the notice, who told us the ordnance loading site has not been operative for many years, but that old ordnance has been found. No anchoring restrictions have been established, although they're talking it over with the Coast Guard.
Ostrich Bay lies in Dyes Inlet, the body of water behind Bremerton. We have anchored successfully there several times, off the forested city park. It's a delightful spot.
|
|
|
Floods Bring Dangerous Drift to Skagit Bay, LaConner, Deception Pass
November 2, 2003. This report dramatically presents the effects of heavy rains and flooding rivers on the amount of drift floating around in the saltwater. It's a reminder that any time we have a period of heavy rainfall, we should be extra careful.
Conditions in the north Whidbey-LaConner-Deception Pass area are really hazardous to boating since the flooding on the Skagit River. I was up there last Saturday (10/24) and was astonished at the amount of drift in the water.
Launching at Cornet Bay involved 20 minutes with a boathook just to open enough space on the launch ramp for a 14 -foot boat.
Other areas in the bay had drift stacked 50 feet or more out from shore. In Deception Pass, there was a steady flow of various-sized junk headed through with the tide. It extended out to West Point and Deception Island, as well as lots of smaller stuff caught up in the eddies in and around the pass itself. Normally, I use Canoe Pass, but under these conditions, I wouldn't consider it.
As the tide turned there was a nearly continuous driftline south from Yokeko Point almost to Whidbey Island -- the line was 20 to 50 feet wide, and was made up of everything from twigs to entire trees. I would emphatically NOT recommend being in this area in the dark or in fog, nor would I want to be going through either pass against the tide -- I wouldn't be able to dodge what was coming at me quickly enough. Swinomish Channel also was a mess, with all sorts of junk jammed into the docks along the waterfront.
This situation undoubtedly will improve, as more and more of the debris ends up on the beaches. But I'm going to pay close attention to the tides for the forseeable future -- a lot of this stuff will be coming off the beaches and moving around every time we have the higher, spring tides.
--David Helland
|
|
|
Flare Disposal Program Now Available at Port of Seattle and Port of Edmonds Marine Facilities
March 25, 2003. Commercial fishermen and recreational boaters can now safely dispose of expired distress flares at four Port of Seattle facilities: Fishermen's Terminal, Maritime Industrial Center, Shilshole Bay Marina and Bell Harbor Marina. Flares also can be turned in at the Port of Edmonds.
Federal law prohibits igniting flares in non-emergency situations on regulated waters. Violators may be held responsible for the cost of emergency response.
The flair disposal program was initiated by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1999, in response to 423 false distress calls in the states of Washington and Oregon. Those false calls a cost taxpayers $2.6 million in resource hours. After September 11, 2001, however, the Coast Guard stopped accepting expired flares at Coast Guard stations for security concerns.
With financial assistance from Orion Marine Products and in conjunction with the King County Police Bomb Squad, the Coast Guard Auxiliary has assumed responsibility for continuing the flare disposal program.
To dispose of expired flares (limit 12 per visit), simply deliver them to one of the Port's participating terminal or marina offices or the Port of Edmonds, during regular business hours.
|
|
|
|
For more updates:
|
|
|
|
• U.S. Customs Updates
• Canada Customs Updates
• General Updates
• Puget Sound & San Juan Islands
• Strait of Juan de Fuca and Strait of Georgia, including B.C.'s Gulf Islands
• Desolation Sound to top of Vancouver Island
• Central & Northern B.C. Coast
• West Coast of Vancouver Island
|
|
|
|
|
