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 purchase of pumpout boats and educational programs for boaters.

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Gallons of sewage have been prevented from contaminating Florida’s waterways by Clean Vessel Act pumpout facilities. Pumpout Information

Clean Boater Kits and Marina Environmental Signs for Workshop Attendees

 On April 7th, the Clean Marina Program and Clean Boating Partnership are hosting a workshop in Jacksonville to educate the marine industry on clean boating practices and pumpout grants. The workshop will provide information on how to become a Clean Marina, including the chance to win a set of four marina environmental signs that are required for becoming designated. The workshop will also discuss the application process for the Clean Vessel Act grant program which provides 75 percent matching funds for a pumpout boat or the installation of a pumpout station. All attendees will receive a Clean Boater kit." Workshop Information