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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleDIRECTOR, CA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, WILL ADDRESS UPCOMING CALIFORNIA BOATING CONGRESS see more
DIRECTOR, CA DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS & RECREATION, WILL ADDRESS UPCOMING CALIFORNIA BOATING CONGRESS.
The 2023 California Boating Congress, sponsored by the
Marine Recreation Association, is set for April 11 & 12, 2023
at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, and promises to provide
critical interaction with California boating and
recreation regulators and state legislators.
Armando Quintero, Director, California Department of Parks & Recreation, will provide an overview of the Governor’s Budget Priorities and Fiscal Stability of
the State and Department of Parks & Recreation on Wednesday, April 12th at 10:45 am. Mr. Quintero was appointed Director of the Department in August 2020 bringing years of experience in park operations and environmental science on both the state and federal level to the position.
Following Director Quintero, Karen Dill, Chief, Grants & Loans, Department of Parks & Recreation, and Deborah Holmes, Division of Boating & Waterways (DBW) Unit Supervisor, will discuss developments at the DBW including Subcommittee Reports on the Economic Impact Study, the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund, Aquatic Invasive Species programs, and the Abandoned Vessels – SAVE program and VTIP.
This year’s Congress is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
The 2023 California Boating Congress will commence on:
April 11th at 5:30 pm with an evening Welcome Reception
at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento...
...followed by a full day of informational seminars and meetings with legislators, regulators, and industry experts on the 12th. Lunch with “Lunch & Learn” presentations will also be served for all attendees . . .
For more information on the CBC agenda and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at www.marina.org.
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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleDEADLINE Approaching for the 2023 7th Annual California Boating Congress Registration / Reservation see more
California Boating Congress
Registration / Reservation
DEADLINE Approaching . . .
The 7th Annual CBC, sponsored by the Marine Recreation Association,
is set for April 11 & 12, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento,
kicking off with an evening Welcome Reception on the 11th
and a full day of interactive events on the 12th.
A limited number of special hotel room rates
for the CBC are still available at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento for stays from 4/11/23 thru 4/12/23
for early reservations made before March 21st.
The CBC rate is $249.00 / night, plus tax – single and double occupancy.
To make reservations call Central Reservations at 800.233.1234 and be sure to mention the Group Code: G-CBCO; OR,
book online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SACRA/G-CBCO
For more hotel and travel information go to https://www.hyatt.com
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!
The EARLY Registration DEADLINE for the 2022 CBC is March 29th!
Register today for this important event at
Among the critical topics this year are Recreational Boating Rule-making, Vessel Property Assessment, Achieving 30x30 in California’s Coastal Waters, Governor Budget Priorities and Fiscal Stability, Division of Boating and Waterways – Commissioners and Leadership and the Status of Offshore Wind Development.
Robert Newsome, Senior Vice President, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will present an updated “Boating & Economic Impact” report during lunch, which will also be attended by Republican Leader James Gallagher and Senator Brian Jones. Other afternoon sessions with key legislators and regulators are being set-up now . . . For more information on the 2023 California Boating Congress and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com.
Along with the MRA, this year’s Congress is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA, and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at http://www.marina.org.
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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleOcean and Coastal Resources Policies featured at upcoming California Boating Congress see more
Ocean and Coastal Resources Policies featured at upcoming California Boating Congress
This year’s 7th annual California Boating Congress, sponsored by
the Marine Recreation Association, is set for April 11 & 12, 2023 at
the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, and promises to provide critical interaction
with marine and boating industry regulators and California state legislators.
In October 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order
N-82-20, advancing biodiversity conservation as an administration priority, and elevating the role of nature in the fight against climate change. As part of this Executive Order,
California committed to the goal of conserving 30% of our lands and coastal waters by 2030 (the “30x30” initiative). In 2022, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) released Pathways to 30x30; Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature, detailing strategies and opportunities for achieving the 30x30 target.
Jenn Eckerle, Deputy Secretary for Oceans & Coastal Policy at the CNRA, and Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) will outline the state’s approach to conserving 30% of coastal waters in her presentation “Achieving 30x30 in California’s Coastal Waters” at 10:15 am, April 12th.
Ms. Eckerle serves as a key advisor to the Governor and the Secretary for Natural Resources, and directs policy, scientific research and critical partnerships to increased
protection of California’s coast and ocean. Prior to joining OPC in 2016, Jenn spent eight years as an Ocean Policy Analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council after serving as a Coastal Program Analyst for the California Coastal Commission and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. She earned an MS in Marine Biology from the Florida Institute of Technology and a BS in Biology from the University of Vermont.
Following Jenn Eckerle at 11:30, Mike Conroy, West Coast Director, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), will present a session on “The Status of Offshore Wind Development” delving into the potential impacts to sea and land environments and marina and boating operations.
This year’s California Boating Congress will commence on April 11th with an evening Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento followed by a full day of informational seminars and meetings with legislators, regulators, and industry experts on the 12th. Lunch will also be served for all attendees . . . For more information on the 2023 California Boating Congress and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com.
A limited number of special hotel room rates are available still at the
Hyatt Regency for CBC attendees for reservations made by March 21st.
To make reservations call Hyatt Central reservations at 800-233-1234 or book online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SACRA/G-CBCO , be sure to mention the Group Code: G-CBCO.
The 2023 CBC is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at www.marina.org
