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Clean Water Act Becomes a Law

NATIONWIDE一 On Oct. 18, 1972, the Clean Water Act, which protects the nation’s waters from pollutants, was signed into law. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was signed into law

Katherine Clements October 19, 2021

State/National/World

Orange County representative introduces bill to protect boaters from laser interference

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The use of laser pointer beams are disruptive to maritime interests and harmful to human beings. An Orange County member of the House of Representatives, accordingly, hopes to keep

Parimal M. Rohit June 13, 2019

Chesapeake Bay

Clean Water Act Becomes a Law

Orange County representative introduces bill to protect boaters from laser interference

News Briefs

Prepped and Planned for 2025 Boating Season?

California’s Maritime Industry Pushes Back Against Costly Emissions Regulations

Boaters, Don’t Forget Your Mussel Fee Sticker

Featured Catch: Whitefish Are Biting!

Top Corner: This Could Be You!

Sculpin Fishing: A Prime Alternative During Seasonal Closures

Dana Wharf Sportfishing Fish Report

Catch and Release: Preserving Fisheries and the Future of Sport Fishing

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces 2025 Groundfish Season Structure

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes the Historic Western Flyer

Vessel Collision Claims Young Humpback Whale in Huntington Beach

Port of Long Beach to Install Hands-Free Wireless Chargers for Electric Cargo Equipment

A Siren’s Love Song For St. Valentine’s Day

Sailor’s Valentines: Love Across the Waves in a Timeless Nautical Tradition

Speeding E-Bikes Raise Safety Concerns on Catalina Island: Community Calls for Stricter Enforcement