Washington’s State Recreational Boating Activities, Revenues and Expenditures, and Organizational Structure
Fara Daun, J.D., Sr. Research Analyst
Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee
The Washington State Legislature directed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to conduct a study of state recreational boating activities in Washington, with a focus on funding and organization. The Legislature also directed JLARC to examine approaches other states have taken to funding and organizing their state recreational boating activities. Members will be able to discuss with the senior researcher the findings of the report [http://bit.ly/eQhJTr]. Learn how other states organize their recreational boating activities, funding sources and services provided.
Get the most out of your accident reports version 9 8-10NASBLA
As per the terms of agreement with the Coast Guard, each state must submit accident reporting data – but if that’s your only interaction with this important information you’re “missing the boat.” In this must-see session, we’ll be exploring why accident reporting and quality data collection are important (including an overview of federal mandates and current use of existing data at the state and federal levels); identification of problems with the data that has been collected to date (including data gaps and analysis issues); what is currently being done or recommended in the future to resolve data issues and make the information collected more valid and valuable (including important changes coming to the accident reporting processes); and how YOU can use past, present and future boating accident data – at the state and federal levels – to identify trends and issues, improve your programs, and measure the success of your efforts in recreational boating safety.
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Get the most out of your accident reports version 9 8-10NASBLA
As per the terms of agreement with the Coast Guard, each state must submit accident reporting data – but if that’s your only interaction with this important information you’re “missing the boat.” In this must-see session, we’ll be exploring why accident reporting and quality data collection are important (including an overview of federal mandates and current use of existing data at the state and federal levels); identification of problems with the data that has been collected to date (including data gaps and analysis issues); what is currently being done or recommended in the future to resolve data issues and make the information collected more valid and valuable (including important changes coming to the accident reporting processes); and how YOU can use past, present and future boating accident data – at the state and federal levels – to identify trends and issues, improve your programs, and measure the success of your efforts in recreational boating safety.
Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. ~ Apple Inc.
A presentation given during the Teaching the Hudson Valley 2010 Summer Institute. Jill Leinung and Linda Kaminski shared their strategies for using scientific models of inquiry to explore different disciplines. They used their own classroom experiences at Green Meadow Elementary School in Castleton, NY, including a collaboration with museum educators from Albany, as examples.
In January 2012 Women Rising submitted an application to the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NJ) for pro bono support to update its community plan. Their plan had been written in 2005/2006. The application was made to APA-NJ’s Community Planning Assistance Program (CPAP), which provides pro bono planning support to municipalities and community groups. Recipients are selected through a process that begins with a formal request for proposals. Submitted proposals are then evaluated and two to three projects are selected each year. Women Rising’s proposal was one of three projects selected for 2012.
This presentation explores wakeboarding which is the fastest growing water sport. Since it\'s invention in 1985, the numbers of people involved in wakeboarding has grown tremendously and continues to grow each year. It attracts people from other water port from which it originated and people who have never participated in water sports before
Dr. Geoffrey Godbey, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management at Penn State University, discussed demographic, social, temporal, transportation and environmental issues affecting the future of recreational boating.
Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Storage Replacement; Construction Phase I Photo...Tina Howell, MBA LEED AP
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power intends to build a new Reservoir Storage Facility at the Headworks spreading grounds, a 43-acre site adjacent to the Los Angeles River and between the City of Burbank and Griffith Park.
In January 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency promulgated the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule. These stringent water quality regulations resulted in the LADWP’s decision to remove some open reservoirs from service because they are open to the environment and subject to contamination. To comply with the aforementioned regulations, these reservoirs must either be covered, have their water treated prior to use, or be bypassed. Compliance with the regulations requires removal of the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs from potable water supply service and construction of two underground reservoirs and a large-diameter pipeline located at the Headworks property, replacing the operational function of Silver Lake and Ivanhoe. The replacement storage will be below grade and consists of two water storage facilities, the Headworks East Reservoir and the Headworks West Reservoir. In order to take advantage of the renewable energy source developed by the flowing water, a four-megawatt hydroelectric plant will be built on site to generate power. After the completion of these projects, the ecosystem will be developed to establish environmental habitats and recreational facilities for community use.
The project will ultimately consist of four (4) phases:
1) Phase I consists of the Headworks East Reservoir, Valve Vaults, Associated Site Piping and Grading, River Supply Conduit 1A East, and Tunnel Section.
2) Phase II consists of construction of the Headworks West Reservoir.
3) Phase III consists of the River Supply Conduit 1A West, Hydroelectric Power Plant and Regulating Station.
4) Phase IV consists of the Eco-System Restoration of the entire project site.
2012 status report on the application of integrated approaches to water resou...Christina Parmionova
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2012 Status Report on the Application of Integrated Approaches to Water Resources Management in Africa [English]
This presentation tackles the exciting subject of reciprocity.
What do I mean when I say “Reciprocity”? Today I am specifically discussing how states address boater education requirements for people visiting their state and recreating on their waters.
A presentation given during the Teaching the Hudson Valley 2010 Summer Institute. Jill Leinung and Linda Kaminski shared their strategies for using scientific models of inquiry to explore different disciplines. They used their own classroom experiences at Green Meadow Elementary School in Castleton, NY, including a collaboration with museum educators from Albany, as examples.
In January 2012 Women Rising submitted an application to the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NJ) for pro bono support to update its community plan. Their plan had been written in 2005/2006. The application was made to APA-NJ’s Community Planning Assistance Program (CPAP), which provides pro bono planning support to municipalities and community groups. Recipients are selected through a process that begins with a formal request for proposals. Submitted proposals are then evaluated and two to three projects are selected each year. Women Rising’s proposal was one of three projects selected for 2012.
This presentation explores wakeboarding which is the fastest growing water sport. Since it\'s invention in 1985, the numbers of people involved in wakeboarding has grown tremendously and continues to grow each year. It attracts people from other water port from which it originated and people who have never participated in water sports before
Dr. Geoffrey Godbey, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management at Penn State University, discussed demographic, social, temporal, transportation and environmental issues affecting the future of recreational boating.
Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Storage Replacement; Construction Phase I Photo...Tina Howell, MBA LEED AP
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power intends to build a new Reservoir Storage Facility at the Headworks spreading grounds, a 43-acre site adjacent to the Los Angeles River and between the City of Burbank and Griffith Park.
In January 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency promulgated the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule. These stringent water quality regulations resulted in the LADWP’s decision to remove some open reservoirs from service because they are open to the environment and subject to contamination. To comply with the aforementioned regulations, these reservoirs must either be covered, have their water treated prior to use, or be bypassed. Compliance with the regulations requires removal of the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs from potable water supply service and construction of two underground reservoirs and a large-diameter pipeline located at the Headworks property, replacing the operational function of Silver Lake and Ivanhoe. The replacement storage will be below grade and consists of two water storage facilities, the Headworks East Reservoir and the Headworks West Reservoir. In order to take advantage of the renewable energy source developed by the flowing water, a four-megawatt hydroelectric plant will be built on site to generate power. After the completion of these projects, the ecosystem will be developed to establish environmental habitats and recreational facilities for community use.
The project will ultimately consist of four (4) phases:
1) Phase I consists of the Headworks East Reservoir, Valve Vaults, Associated Site Piping and Grading, River Supply Conduit 1A East, and Tunnel Section.
2) Phase II consists of construction of the Headworks West Reservoir.
3) Phase III consists of the River Supply Conduit 1A West, Hydroelectric Power Plant and Regulating Station.
4) Phase IV consists of the Eco-System Restoration of the entire project site.
2012 status report on the application of integrated approaches to water resou...Christina Parmionova
UNEP-DHI Centre -
http://www.unepdhi.org/Publications.aspx
2012 Status Report on the Application of Integrated Approaches to Water Resources Management in Africa [English]
This presentation tackles the exciting subject of reciprocity.
What do I mean when I say “Reciprocity”? Today I am specifically discussing how states address boater education requirements for people visiting their state and recreating on their waters.
In the rush to become all things to all people, the federal government has lost sight of its core responsibilities. As a result we're stuck in this frustrating paradox where Washington actually neglects things it's clearly supposed to be doing, while interfering in other areas where they are neither welcome nor authorized.
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The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism.
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Presentation on Operation Dry Water - a coordinated, national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water.
Kelly Mooij, Esq., Vice President Government Relations, New Jersey Audubon Society
Jill Witkowski, Esq., Director, Choose Clean Water
Mark Zakutansky, Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager, Appalachian Mountain Club
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Always Ready – A Televised Life Jacket Wear CampaignNASBLA
This session will present recreational boating safety’s new 30-second life jacket TV commercial, Always Ready, scheduled for distribution on fishing programs this summer. The commercials are scheduled to broadcast more than 1,100 times on seven popular television networks including the Discovery Channel and the Outdoor Channel with a total audience of 238.1 million American households. Fishing is one of America’s most popular activities and anglers are one of boating’s most at-risk groups – in 2020 35.3% of fatal boating incidents occurred during fishing outings. The 30-second Always Ready commercials are supported by a longer web-based docu-mercial each reminding anglers to always wear a life jacket while boating. This short session will share the campaign’s creative content and early results. If time allows, additional Water Sports Foundation life jacket outreach materials will be presented encouraging attendees to use them freely!
Speaker: Jim Emmons, Water Sports Foundation, Executive Director
A Professional Angler’s Take on Boating SafetyNASBLA
Hunter will share how his boating accident resulted in a full-time career in the fishing industry. Hear how Hunter's experiences in the for-profit and tournament sector of the fishing industry have led to new communication techniques to effectively deliver the boating safety message. Join him for tips and tricks on how we can effectively market to our target demographics in order to reduce water related tragedies.
Speaker: Hunter Bland, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Boating Safety Ambassador & Professional Bass Angler
One in five American families started a new outdoor habit during the pandemic, new research shows. The boating industry is booming as Americans turn to the water, and there’s no sign of the momentum slowing. With each of our programs, we work towards fulfilling our vision of helping create a safe experience for recreational boaters. The Safe Boating Campaign had to course adjust over the last two summers from an in-person grassroots outreach approach to a robust digital campaign, along with creative ways to reach boaters at launch points. The Life Jacket is the star of the show as you’ll see in our marketing content.
Speaker: Peg Phillips, National Safe Boating Council, Executive Director
Get the drift on a new program for boaters to assist the U.S. Coast Guard, local sheriff marine units and the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Aqua Alert would provide authorities with volunteers for those unique situations when extra “eyes on the water” would help during a lost at sea search. The inspiration, the Aqua Alert Pilot Program and the nation-wide vision, will be featured in this presentation. Bringing additional hope to water searches, these volunteers could be the answer to prayers.
Speaker: Judy Schink, Aqua Alert
Rapid Changing Cover Designs Enhance User WearabilityNASBLA
Some of the customer base has been reluctant to use life preservers due to uncomfortable fittings which in part are the result of heavier weight PFD UL-approved inflatable jacket materials that are needed for a functioning unit. Recent developments in technology have enabled manufacturers to provide a much lighter cell material. This along with flexibility in UL non-essential specifications, ensure a more comfortable fit and a higher rate of usage by those in the marketplace.
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How Product Evolution is Increasing Safety on the WaterNASBLA
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Speaker: Lee Gatts, Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), Director of Government Affairs
Regulatory Framework in Europe & the Changes Related to Brexit for PFD'sNASBLA
This session will focus on the regulatory framework surrounding placing PFD’s on the market within the European Union and what is legally required by manufacturers in order to attach the CE mark or Wheelmark to their products. The session will then focus on the legislative changes for placing product on the market in the UK following Brexit with guidance on how to use the UKCA or Red Ensign mark and what is required in order to affix these marks to products for placement on the market. The presentation will also provide service offerings from UL which helps customers to meet their legal obligations when looking to place PFD products on the market in the UK and Europe.
Speaker: Michael Kirkland, UL LLC, Senior Staff Engineer
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Speaker: Christopher James, UL LLC, Principal Engineering Manager
The Success & Future Plans for the Sea Tow Foundation's Life Jacket Loaner P...NASBLA
The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program began in 2008 and, while there were a number of other loaner programs operating decades before, the Sea Tow Foundation learned from them and has developed a robust program that is easy for local organizations to implement and maintain. As we enter our 14th summer, the Sea Tow Foundation has been able to establish life jacket loaner stations in all 50 states as well as in D.C., American Samoa and the Virgin Islands and that is something that no other life loaner program can claim. Our other successes will be presented as well as discussion of our future plans for the Life Jacket Loaner Program in this session.
Speaker: Gail Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation, Executive Director
LJA and the U.S. National Water Safety Action PlanNASBLA
The U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) will be a strategic, evidence-informed plan, created by experts in drowning prevention and informed by water safety stakeholders and practitioners from across the country, aimed at preventing drowning in the USA. Considering that most prevention needs to happen at the subnational level, the USNWSAP will be a model- based plan, focusing on providing guidance on what a model water safety community, county, and state should look like, as well as identifying national level activities that guide and support subnational efforts. The Life Jacket Working Group has identified 23 recommendations to be included in the USNWSAP.
Speaker: Christopher Stec
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Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in Washington Final Report
1. Activities SupportingRecreational Boating in Washington National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Spring Workshop March 3, 2011 Fara Daun, JD Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee
2. Presentation Overview Background about JLARC, this study, and Washington The 50-State Survey New information about state recreational boating in Washington with comparisons among 33 states Activities Revenues & Expenditures Structure of State Recreational Boating Activities State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 2
3. Washington is Rich in Both Marine and Inland Waters State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 3 With more than 264,000 registered recreational vessels, Washington ranks 19th in the US Report Page 1
4. Who Is JLARC? The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (JLARC) is a joint (bicameral), bi-partisan committee of 16 legislators. Joint Committee equally divided between House and Senate Legislators Bi-partisan—There is no majority on the committee Governed by statute and an Executive Committee Staffed by the Legislative Auditor and a professional nonpartisan staff State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 4
5. What Does JLARC Do? Fundamentally, we answer questions for the Legislature The reports we issue may have many different titles E.g., assessments, evaluations, sunset reviews, analyses, studies, audits However, ALL assignments are conducted using a performance auditing process The most important thing about performance auditing is the process used to answer questions and make conclusions about those answers State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 5
6. Why Is That Important? JLARC must adhere to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Work must be objective and independent Findings must be based on evidence Conclusions must be tied to criteria Agencies do a confidential “technical review” Agencies also submit a formal written response that is included in final report Report is confidential until presented to JLARC Legislators cannot change the report results outcome State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 6
7. Why This Study? Advocates asked the Legislature for a very large study and the fiscal note was too high JLARC was asked to cover what Legislators saw as the main issues within our regular budget Advocates raised two main issues with JLARC Wanted the “Oregon model” (but had misunderstandings about what that meant) Believed that all boating-related revenue should be used for boating and did not believe they were receiving any benefits from dollars deposited to the state general fund. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 7
8. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 8 Study Examines the 2007-09 Biennium and Answers 4 Questions What state activities support recreational boating? What are the revenue sources and expenditures for state recreational boating activities? What is the organizational structure of state recreational boating activities in Washington? How does Washington’s approach to funding and organizational structure compare to the approaches other states have taken?
9. National Survey Provided Basis for Comparing Washington and Other States State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 9 Activities Organization Registration Funding Report Page 17
10. JLARC Received Survey Responses from 33 States 10 Response received No response received WA NH ME VT MT ND OR MN MA ID WI NY SD WY RI MI CT PA IA NE NV OH DE IL IN UT WV CA CO VA MD KS MO KY NC TN OK AZ AR NM SC GA AL MS LA TX FL AK HI Source: JLARC survey of state boating administrators. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Page 17
12. What Is a State Recreational Boating Activity? In Washington: No definition in statute No definition in administrative rule Bigger than the US Coast Guard contract How would you approach developing a comprehensive list of state recreational boating activities in your state? State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 12 Report Pages 3-4
13. JLARC Developed a 2-Part Test Is the activity a STATE Activity? Is the activity administered or operated by at least one state agency? Is it funded with state funds? Do non-state dollars have to pass through a state agency? Does federal law require state oversight or other state involvement? Is the activity PRIMARILY concerned with RECREATIONAL boating? State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 13 Report Pages 3-4
36. States Averaged 18 State Recreational Boating Activities State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 15 9 - 15 16 - 20 WA 21 - 30 NH ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI
37. Percentage of Boating Activities for Which the BLA is Responsible State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 16 5% - 42% 43% - 62% WA 63% - 100% NH ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI
39. What Are Boating-Related Revenues? In Washington: No definition in statute No definition in administrative rule Immediately apparent that there were many sources of revenue being used for boating How would you approach identifying boating-related revenues in your state? State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 18 Report Pages 3-4
40. JLARC Developed Criteria Tied to the Boat and the Boater JLARC identified revenue as “boating-related” if it was related to a recreational vessel’s Ownership Sale Transfer Use Excluded “generally-applicable” revenues from calculations Sales & Use Tax Business & Occupations Tax State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 19 Report Page 7
41. States Averaged 12.6 Sources of Boating-Related Revenue State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 20 4 - 10 11 - 14 WA WA 15 - 21 NH 30 ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 19-21
42. 14 States Receive General Fund $Boating $ Go to General Fund in 25 States State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 21 $ from GF - yes $ from GF - no WA NH Rev to GF ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 21
43. Revenues and Expenditures Go To and Come from Different “Funds” State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 22 Revenue Source #1 Revenue Source #2 General Fund Revenue Source #3 Revenue Source #4 General Expense #1 General Expense #2 General Expense #3 Restricted Expense #1 Restricted Fund #1 Restricted Expense #2 General Expense #4 Restricted Expense #3 Revenue Source #3 Revenue Source #5 Dedicated Fund #2 Revenue Source #6 Dedicated Expense #1
44. $70.9 Million of Boating Revenue from 30 Sources Was Deposited to 14 Funds 23 General Fund-State $41,632 Recreation Resources Acct $11,351 $5,366 General Fund-Federal $4,607 Derelict Vessel Removal Acct $2,067 Parks Recreation & Stewardship Acct (PRSA) $1,403 Freshwater Aquatic Weeds Acct $1,227 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Acct (ALEA) $1,004 Resource Management Cost Acct $826 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Acct $550 Freshwater Aquatic Algae Control Acct $300 Boater Safety Certification Fee Acct $286 Wildlife Acct-State Washington 2007-09 Total: $70.9 M ($ in Thousands) $275 Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Acct ($13) Marine Fuel Tax Refund Acct State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Pages 8-9
45. 24 Boating-Related Revenue Sources Recreational Boating Activities States With More Activities Are Likely to Have More Boating-Related Revenue Sources 35 30 25 20 Number of Activities and Sources 15 10 5 0 OK MT ND IN NB VT ME NH CA RI AK VA SD WI IA NJ NC NY UT MD ID AR KS KT MO CT TX FL AL OR NM OH WA WA State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Page 22
47. Boating-Related Revenues Support Most Recreational Boating Expenditures State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 26 Source: JLARC analysis of LEAP and agency financial data. Report Pages 10-12
48. Most Recreational Boating Expenditures Are for Infrastructure and Access 27 ($ in Millions) Environment $11.6 M 21% Boater Safety & Education $2.9 M 5% Infrastructure & Access $30.0 M 56% 18% Marine Law Enforcement $9.5 M Total: $54.0 M Source: JLARC analysis of LEAP and agency financial data. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Page 11
50. 29 Challenging to Make Meaningful Funding Comparisons Between States State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA States using the same revenue sources to support boating may look very different 17 of 33 responding states receive no General Fund dollars Same revenue sources may be deposited to different kinds of accounts in different states State’s General Fund Funds dedicated to boating Some boating-related revenues may be distributed directly to local government Report Page 21
51. 30 There Are Limitations on the Fiscal Data State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA We could not collect accurate, comprehensive expenditure data across states As expected, survey respondents appeared to know more about the sources of revenue than the types of funds into which they were deposited Terminology is not the same from state to state BLA is usually not a fiscal analyst position Report Page 21
52. How Are State Recreational Boating Programs Structured and Organized?
53. Survey Examined Agency Type and Centralization JLARC asked each state to identify the lead agency for recreational boating Each state identified the agency that housed their State Boating Law Administrator as the Lead Agency Some Lead Agencies were “multi-type” agencies Authority in a multi-type agency covered at least 3 areas State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 32 Report Page 23, Appendix 9
54. Single Agency States Identified Only 1 Agency with Boating Responsibilities State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 33 Multi-Type Agencies WA NH ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 24, Appendix 9
55. Moderately Centralized StatesIdentified 2 – 4 Agencies State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 34 Multi-Type Agencies WA NH ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 24, Appendix 9
56. Decentralized StatesIdentified 5 or More Agencies State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 35 WA NH ME VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 24, Appendix 9
57. No Correlation Between Organization Style and Activities or Revenue Sources JLARC analyzed whether there was a relationship between how centralized a program was and: How many activities it engaged in How many revenue sources it reported JLARC found no relationship State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 36 Report Page 24
58. What Kind of Office Houses the Boating Law Administrator? State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 37 Parks & Recreation Law Enforcement WA Boating NH ME Other VT MT ND OR MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 24, Appendix 9
59. Boating Programs with Law Enforcement BLAs Differ From Other Programs States where the Boating Law Administrator is housed in a law enforcement unit are less likely to engage in environmental or infrastructure and access activities. Consequently they may have a narrower scope of activities than other states State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 38 Report Pages 24-25
61. Interagency Working Groups State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 40 Interagency Boating safety Aquatic Invasive Species Oil/Fuel Spill Sanitation 1 group WA 2 groups NH ME VT MT ND 3 groups OR 5 groups MN MA NY ID WI SD WY MI RI CT PA IA NV NE NJ OH IL IN DE UT CA CO WV VA MD KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA AL MS TX LA AK FL HI Report Page 25
62. Washington Is Less Centralized but Has More Interagency Coordination Than Most Other States
63. Seven State Agencies Are Involved in State Recreational Boating Activities 42 Parks & Recreation Total: $26,289 $6,606 $15,434 $1,969 $2,280 Recreat. & Conserv. Total: $9,160 $50 $9,110 Fish & Wildlife Total: $8,727 $2,845 $4,659 $1,223 Natural Resources Total: $6,540 $788 $5,752 Category Total Ecology Total: $2,313 Access & Infrastructure $29,991 $2,313 Marine Law Enforcement $ 9,501 Environment $11,571 Licensing Total: $956 Boater Safety & Education $ 2,925 $956 Grand Total $53,989 State Patrol Total: $3 $3 ($ in Thousands) Note: Difference between sum and total due to rounding. Source: JLARC analysis of LEAP and agency financial data. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Pages 13-14, Appendix 5
64. Washington’s Organizational Structure Includes Local Governments Over $15 million in grants to local governments and organizations 43 Environmental Boating $2,907 Infrastructure & Access $6,240 Boater Safety & Education $21 Marine Law Enforcement $5,843 ($ in Thousands) 2007-09 Biennial Total: $15,011 Source: JLARC analysis of LEAP and agency financial data. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Pages 14-15, Appendix 3
65. State Agencies Collaborate on a Range of Boating Activities Agency Boating Committee (ABC) Boating Safety Council Invasive Species Council Boating Programs Advisory Committee Oil Spill Advisory Council (repealed 2010) Pacific Oil Spill Prevention & Education Team Clean Vessel Environmental Advisory Committee State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 44 Report Pages 15-16, Appendix 8
66. ABC Committee Coordinates Across Four Agencies Staff-level committee created in response to the “Ross Report” Recreation & Conservation Office Parks & Recreation Commission Department of Fish & Wildlife Department of Natural Resources Focus is on statewide and cross-agency issues. Two examples are: Currently developing Overwater Structures Standards boat.wa.gov website State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 45 Report Page 15, Appendix 8
67. Boat.wa.gov Provides Washington Boating Information in One Place 46 State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA Report Page 16
68. Final Thoughts In a decentralized structure, boating program gains experts, especially in highly technical areas, that it might not otherwise have because boating represents only a tiny piece of what they do Because boating is tied to all kinds of other, non-recreational, issues with complex requirements, revenues and expenditure tracking is always likely to be complex State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 47
69. State Activities Supporting Recreational Boating in WA 48 Thank You Contact: Fara Daun Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee 360-786-5174 Daun.F@leg.wa.gov www.jlarc.leg.wa.gov
Editor's Notes
11 States with 9-15 Activities13 States with 16-20 Activities9 States with 21-30 Activities
11 States at 5%- 42%11 States at 43%- 62%11 States at 63%- 100%
11 States Each 1/3.Pulled Washington out separately because it was so far from the rest of its 1/3