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Clean Vessel Program and Pumpout Locations

The federal Clean Vessel Act provides funds to help reduce pollution from vessel sewage discharges into U.S. waters. These funds come from taxes on the sales of fishing equipment and on recreational boating fuel. Washington State Parks makes grants to both public and private sector boating facility operators for the construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations for use by recreational boaters. The program also provides boater education to promote public awareness about boat sewage and its proper disposal.

In 2011, Washington boaters prevented 4,093,514 gallons of sewage from contaminating Washington's waters by using Clean Vessel Act pumpout facilities.

A clean marine environment is very important for everyone to enjoy the beautiful bodies of water throughout Washington. Boaters can help keep Washington's waterways clean. Washington offers more than 150 disposal facilities with a variety of stationary and portable pumpouts that provide a convenient way to properly dispose of boat sewage. For additional convenience, on-the-water restrooms and pumpout skiffs that can service boats right in their slips also are available.

For more information about pumpout locations, you can use either the search feature or the map shown below.

Pumpouts: Port of Bellingham Blaine Harbor

Location
    Located on Strait of Georgia , in Blaine Harbor.
    The facility is within Whatcom County.  


Driving Directions:
    Take Exit 276 off of I-5. Turn W on D Street to Marine Drive. Stay on Marine Drive, the Harbor Office is located in the Blaine Boating Center.

Latitude	48.99301	48° 59' 34.85"
Longitude	-122.7549	122° 45' 17.65"

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Port of Bellingham Blaine Harbor is a public marina with an accessible pumpout.  This facility is open year around,  from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  You will encounter a Keco Manufacturing pumpout at this facility.  There are 4 portable pumpouts.  The Portable Pumpouts are located at Gates 1,2 ,3 and Dock-G at the bottom of each ramp.  There are 4 Porta-Potty Dumpstations.  The Porta Potty Dump stations are located at the bottom of the ramps at Gates 1, 2 and 3.  

Gasoline and diesel fuel can be purchased on site.  There is a boat launch available for a fee.  The facility offers a boat haul out and marine repair services are available on the premises.  Over night moorage is available for a fee.  The guest dock is 860 feet in length.  There are 629 guest moorage slips available.  The total estimated guest boat capacity is 629.  Electrical hook up is available.  Electrical power is available in 30 and 50 amps.  It has been reported the minimum depth at mean low tide is 12 feet.  

This facility offers over night amenities.  Showers are available for a fee.  This facility also offers day use amenities.  A picnic shelter is available.  There are picnic tables available.  The facility has a pay telephone available.  




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