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San Diego designated as Coast Guard city

San Diego was designated as the nation’s largest “Coast Guard City” during a Feb. 23 ceremony in California’s southernmost city. The title was placed upon San Diego with congressional approval. “The

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Invasive aquatic weed creeps across U.S.

MINNEAPOLIS (LOG NEWS SERVICE) — A fast growing aquatic weed that is hard to kill is creeping across the Great Lakes region. The first North American sighting of “starry stonewort,”

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Juneau looking to clear harbors of inoperable boats

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) ― Juneau officials have begun removing boats from city harbors after identifying dozens of boats that have not moved in years. City Harbormaster David Borg started a

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Oregon considers imposing fees on non-motorized boaters

SALEM, Oregon (LOG NEWS SERVICE) — The Oregon State Marine Board is asking lawmakers to consider implementing a non-motorized boating program that includes imposing fees on people who use sailboats,

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Officials propose stricter rules for Hawaii harbors

HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) ― Hawaii officials are proposing several rule changes for state harbors in response to ongoing concerns, including limitations on alcohol consumption and a ban on feeding wildlife

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California Coastal Commission selects new executive director

NEWPORT BEACH – The California Coastal Commission unanimously selected Jack Ainsworth to succeed Dr. Charles Lester as the state agency’s fifth executive director during its February meetings in Newport Beach.