The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants in Fiscal Year 2021 to enhance and improve public boating access facilities, water safety and navigation throughout the state. This funding will go toward 43 projects in 17 counties, along with … Learn More
The Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) will expire at the end of this year if congress doesn’t take action. The trust is a voluntary user fee system that collects revenue from motorboat fuel, fishing equipment, and recreational boating … Learn More
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools and hot tubs, onboard boats and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, and launch ramps. While most people are unaware of electrical dangers posed in … Learn More
The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), has come out in opposition to an April 22 decision by the Federal Communications Commission to give mobile satellite services operator Ligado Networks, a private equity company, the green light to build and … Learn More
As states continue to relax stay-at-home orders, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) advocacy team continues to monitor re-opening plans across the country as well as the impact on boating access, manufacturing, retail and large public events. Earlier this week, NMMA and … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) held its annual meeting virtually on June 24 using the Zoom platform. Both live and videotaped portions of the event were emceed by former Denver Broncos running back, broadcaster and author Reggie Rivers. The … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) has announced that its educational video series depicting jobs and career paths in the marine industry, Salty Jobs, won the Bronze Telly Award for Social Video in the category of Education & Discovery, specifically … Learn More
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently approved the Lake Cumberland Marina expansion after a National Environmental Protection Act review concluded with a “Finding of No Significant Impact” regarding an evaluation of effects to the human environment associated with the proposed … Learn More
SkipperBud’s has acquired the former Great Midwestern Antique Emporium on three acres in Oakland County, Michigan. The property will serve as a boat service center and storage facility. SkipperBud’s made this purchase to better serve customers in the Oakland County Lakes region. … Learn More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants to fill the 15 seats of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Sanctuary Advisory Council will provide advice to NOAA that supports the management plan. Members will … Learn More
