Marina Managers

On this page, Marina Managers will find information on how to obtain Clean Vessel Act Grant funding for pumpout equipment and operations and maintenance, links to pumpout troubleshooting and repair of pumpout equipment, and resources for tenants and transient users.

Resources for
Marina Operators

Clean Vessel Act Grants

What do they cover?

CVA grants will reimburse up to 75% of the following:

Construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of stationary and portable pumpouts, portable toilet dump stations, floating restrooms and pumpout boats— used solely by recreational boaters. This includes the cost of new equipment or the renovation or upgrading of existing equipment, as well as necessary pumps, fitting, lift stations, on-site holding tanks, pier or dock modifications, signs, permits and other miscellaneous equipment needed for a complete and efficient station.

For more information and to apply.

Pumpout and Floating Restroom Maintenance Videos

Fall and winter are the perfect time to catch up on maintenance of your pumpout, dump station, or floating restroom. Check this out

YouTube video series for tips and tricks that will help you get your equipment back in order after a busy summer season.

Clean Marina Washington Program

Get free technical assistance to improve safety, prevent pollution and become a certified Clean Marina through the Clean Marina Washington Program.

Free pumpout adapters for your customers 

Contact Washington Sea Grant boater outreach specialist Aaron Barnett, pumpouts@uw.edu or 206.616.8929.