The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response, in partnership with California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways and the California Coastal Commission, is inviting all marinas and yacht clubs to participate in a series of free workshops in 2025 focused on oil spill response for facilities with motorized vessels.
Participants will learn about California’s Oil Spill Response Structure, receive the Marinas and Yacht Clubs Spill Response Communication Packet, hear new real-life spill case studies, and gain access to vital oil spill response resources tailored to boating facilities.
Workshop Dates & Registration:
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Virtual Workshop — [Register by email or online] - Friday, May 2, 2025 (9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
In-person at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, Marina del Rey
Free parking available.
Note: If minimum registration is not met, the session will be held virtually. Registrants will be notified by April 25.
Register: [email protected] - Thursday, June 19, 2025 (9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
In-person at Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda
Free parking available.
Register: [email protected]
Virtual options are also available for all dates. Boating facilities are strongly encouraged to attend.
