B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society : How You Can Help
B.C. Marine Parks is a name you recognize and one that conjures up great memories and mental...
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Author: Lorena and Leonard Landon
Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway – Art, History and Good Eats
Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway – Art, History and Good Eats. Tacoma has come a long way from its industrial days and now makes a wonderful year-round boating destination and cultural experience. Waggoner Cruising Guide
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Turnbull Cove Has the Trail You’re Looking For
Turnbull Cove is one of the northernmost anchorages in the Broughtons. It’s popular with cruisers because it has plenty of room to accommodate a large number of boats, and is a popular spot for crabbing. Most of the terrain surrounding Turnbull Cove is steep, and first-time visitors will immediately notice a couple of landslides on the north and west sides of the bay. Waggoner Cruising Guide.
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Washington State Aquatic Invasive Species Permit for Out-of-State Boaters
Who Needs the AIS Prevention Permit?
Operators of recreational vessels not registered in Washington, seaplane operators, and commercial transporters of watercraft are required to purchase an AIS Prevention Permit. Operators should carry the permit on the vessel at all times. Permits can be obtained online or at any Fish and Wildlife license dealer. Online purchased permits are mailed, and you can print a temporary permit which is good for 10 days. Permits are valid for one year from date of activation.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) – What’s New and What’s Unchanged?
Washington State AIS Prevention Permits or State Registration stickers are now required for watercraft and floatplanes operating on Washington waters. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is implementing new 2018 AIS Prevention Permits. Fees from vessel registrations and registration stickers are not new. In preparing our Waggoner eNews article about the new permit, we discovered some implementation questions and concerns, and we asked WDFW to address them. We are happy to report that Allen Pleus, WDFW AIS Prevention Permit Administrator, has been helpful in responding to questions and concerns.
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