Vessel Management Analysis Update (PDF)
FWC is reviewing best management practices for state and local governments to regulate vessel operation, including mooring/anchoring, speed regulations, and vessel exclusion areas.  The review is intended to recommend policies that will provide uniformity in vessel anchoring/mooring regulations statewide.  Anchoring and Mooring Update (pdf)

Boating Safety
We gather and evaluate statewide boating accident statistics in an effort to identify problem areas and trends. This information is used as a basis for the development of initiatives designed to improve boater awareness, minimize risk of accidents, and help make Florida's waterways safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Waterway Markers
We oversee and coordinate statewide regulatory waterway markers to insure compliance with the uniform marking system and to improve compliance of state boating and resource protection zones for the long term well-being and benefit of all waterway users and the fish and wildlife resources.

Boating Access
We provide recreational boating access in Florida by maintaining over 200 freshwater boat ramps. For information concerning FWC boat ramps or waterway markers, please call 407-846-5392. Please see the Grants section below for information concerning funding to enhance boating access through competitive grants.

Grants
Grant programs to enhance boating access and other boating-related activities from the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP), funding for transient tie-up facilities for boats 26' or longer from the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BigP), assistance for removal of derelict vessels from the Derelict Vessels Removal Grant Program, and other boating-related grant programs. Follow this link for additional information on application submission dates.

New!! BOATING AND WATERWAYS SECTION PROGRESS REPORT 2007 New!!

New!! 2006 FLORIDA RECREATIONAL BOATING SURVEY: FINAL REPORT New!!

Marker On-call Number and Information

NOTICE

Workshops for Boat Rental Businesses

Martin County Boating Workshop

Okeechobee County Draft Rule

Martin County Draft Rule

Martin County Vessel Traffic Study

1. Table of Contents
2. Introduction, Part 1
3. Introduction, Part 2
4. Data Collection and Inventory, Part 1
5. Data Collection and Inventory, Part 2
6. Data Collection and Inventory, Part 3
7. Boating Safety Risk Analysis
8. GIS Model Output, Part 1
9. GIS Model Output, Part 2
10. GIS Model Output, Part 3
11. Conclusions and Recommendations

Martin County Workshop Minutes

Martin County Workshop Minutes - 3-25-08

Matrix Results - Sea Grant - 3-2008

Notice to Navigation Interests - Restricted Lock Operations, Okeechobee Waterway (3211kb pdf)

New! Paddling Trail Information

Counties Required to Report on Vessel Registration Fees

Please click here for more information.

Hurricane and Natural Disaster Debris Roles and Responsibilities
In coordination with local entities, the FWC will oversee the investigative and legal process for lost and abandoned vessels located at or below the high water mark within Florida waters.

Marinas Eligible for Disaster Relief through Small Business Administration Loans

Derelict Vessels

We maintain a database of all abandoned or derelict vessels in Florida waters. We coordinate for the removal of derelict vessels that pose a threat to navigation or a hazard to the environment. Also, we provide grants to coastal local governments for the removal of derelict vessels from Florida waters.

Derelict Vessels FAQ