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The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) of 1992 was signed into law to reduce pollution from vessel sewage discharges, prohibiting the
discharge of raw sewage into fresh water or within coastal salt-water limits. The act established a federal grant program
administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which to date has awarded nearly $150 million for states to install
thousands of sewage pumpout stations. The program, housed within DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives, provides grants
for construction and installation of sewage pumpout facilities and floating restrooms at marinas, purchase of pumpout
boats and educational programs for boaters.
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| Quarterly Pumpout Report |
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MARCH 2008
10,163,498
Gallons of sewage have been prevented from contaminating Florida’s waterways by
Clean Vessel Act pumpout facilities. Pumpout Information
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Florida Receives $3.5 Million in CVA Funds
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will
receive $3.5 million of $13.6 million being awarded to 27 states under the
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program. Florida,
who is receiving more money than any other state, will administer funds for a grant and education program aimed at
reducing raw sewage dumping by boaters, mainly through sewage pumpout facilities. ...Learn More
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Last updated:
October 06, 2008
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Clean Marina Program,
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS #30, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
850-245-2100 (phone) / 850-245-2159 (fax) |
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