draft tomales bay vessel management plan - Gulf of the Farallones ...

In addition to addressing priority enforcement actions, GFNMS and the partner agencies
identified below will also coordinate their efforts to ensure the following ongoing actions:
1. Enforce boater registration requirements and verify registration of existing
vessels;
2. Improve cross-agency cooperation and coordination to maximize use of
existing enforcement personnel;
3. Seek funding to assist with removal of identified vessels and moorings; and
4. Implement public education and outreach strategy regarding derelict and
deserted vessels and moorings.
One potential source of funding for vessel removal is CDBW’s Abandoned Watercraft
Abatement Fund (AWAF), which provides grants to local public agencies to remove,
store and/or dispose of abandoned vessels and other navigational hazards. The removal
of moorings or other unpermitted development may require a Coastal Development
Permit (CDP) from the CCC, or other CCC action, as appropriate.
Activity VM 3.1 - Implement a process to introduce the Tomales Bay Mooring Program
to the community.
In order to ensure adequate outreach about the TBMP, GFNMS staff, in partnership with
TBIC, will carry out a process to clearly explain the TBMP to the local community.
Potential outreach could include hosting a public presentation or workshop, developing
educational products, and sending notifications to local newspapers and to the radio
station KWMR. The intent of this proposed process is to ensure that the boating
community receives sufficient notification in order to adjust to the requirements of the
TBMP.
If resources are available, GFNMS staff along with partners could develop a TBVMP
website where the following materials could be found:
• A Tomales Bay Vessel Mooring Handbook;
• A decision tree that summarizes the mooring leasing process;
• An interactive map showing mooring zones, restricted areas, and other points of
interest;
• A list of Frequently Asked Questions;
• A list of mooring tackle specification and inspection and maintenance
requirements;
• A list of approved Mooring Contractors; and
• Appropriate forms required for a TBMP mooring lease application.
Potential Partner Agencies: NPS, Marin County Sheriff’s Office, CCC, CDBW
Estimated Cost: Costs are limited to staff time. Funding for a GFNMS Tomales Bay
Project Coordinator is needed to implement this recommendation.
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