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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.

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Pumpouts: Port of Bellingham Cruise Terminal

Location
    Located on Bellingham Bay
    The facility is within whatcom County.  


Driving Directions:
    Head South on Capitol Way S toward 5th Ave.SE, turn left at 14th Ave. SE, Take the ramp onto I-5 N, Take exit 253 toward Lakeway Dr. Merge onto King St, Turn right at Lakeway Dr., Turn right at E. Holly Street, Turn left at "F" Street. Turn right at Roeder Ave. (Destination will be on the left) 1801 Roeder Ave. Bellingham, WA. 98225

Latitude	48.72174	48° 43' 18.28"
Longitude	-122.51322	122° 30' 47.60"

This facility is open April thru October.  Boat launch floats are removed October thru April for winter.  You will encounter a Keco pumpout at this facility.  A slip is available for pumpout usage.  Access to this pumpout is limited to vessels with a length of no more than 30 feet.  There is a stationary pumpout.  The stationary pumpout is located at Berth #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 nearby.  Over night moorage is available for a fee.  There are 4 guest moorage slips available.  There are 9 moorage buoys available.  It has been reported the minimum depth at mean low tide is 25 feet.  

This facility also offers day use amenities.  The facility has a pay telephone available.  




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