According to the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW), California has more than four million motorized and non-motorized recreational boaters. The negative impact that these boaters can have on California's marine environment and boating facilities, can be significant. California's recreational boating community should practice clean and green boating practices to continue protecting the state's waterways and marine environment from invasive species and pollution.

• Aquatic Invasive Species
  Learn how to clean, drain and dry your vessel to stop the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species. Also, plan ahead. A number of California waterways have vessel restrictions in place.
• Aquatic Weed Control
  DBW acts as the lead state agency to cooperate with other agencies in controlling Egeria densa and water hyacinth in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
• Beach Erosion and Restoration
  Develops strategies for coastal infrastructure protection. Assesses the economic impact of sea-level rise on California beaches. Provides grants to public entities to plan, design and restore public beaches.
• Boating Clean and Green
  Be part of a movement to become a clean and green California boater. Marinas can also benefit from this program. Find out how.
• Properly Disposing of Vessels
  Find out how to properly dispose of a vessel.
• Oceanography
  Monitors coastal and estuarine oceanography. Funds studies to improve boating facility, beach erosion, restoration design, and boating and maritime safety and access. Supports climate change data collection and studies.
• Two-Stroke Engines
  Here you will find a list of restrictions placed by certain California waterways on two-stroke engines and personal watercraft.
• Vessel Pumpout Locations
  Keep California's waterways clean by using the restroom before boating or by properly disposing sewage at a pumpout station. Find the nearest pumpout station here.