Dockside

Epi 31 -- The Golden Mussel, A New Freshwater Invasive Species for California

In this episode, we will be joined by Jonathan Thompson (California State Lands Commission), Thomas Jabusch (California Department of Fish and Wildlife), Drew Gantner (Solano County Water Agency), and Cara Roderick (California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways). These experts will be talking about the Golden Mussels (GM), the new freshwater invasive mussel for California. We are going to learn about the GM’s natural habitat, when and where it got here and where it is currently found in the state.  We are also going to learn about the mussel’s biology, characteristics and its potential environmental and economic impacts. In addition, we will be learning about the state’s efforts to prevent its further spread, and best management practices for water users.
Important Websites:
Golden Mussel Information: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Musselhttps://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28996
Watercraft Inspections in California and Vessel Restrictions: dbw.parks.ca.gov/inspections
Report Golden Mussels https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/716f884fb2b34bd8a905bff392719e12
Mussel Fee Sticker www.dmv.ca.gov/musselfee

Epi 30 --The US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the America's Boating Club – Serving Recreational Boaters

In this episode, we will be joined by Don Anderson (District Captain for the District 11 Northern Region) and Susan Webb (Commander for the Greater Sacramento America's Boating Club-US Power Squadrons) and we’ll be talking about the origin of each of these organizations, their mission, roles and services they provided to recreational boaters and water enthusiasts.
Websites  America's Boating Club (US Power Squadrons) www.usps.org US Coast Guard Auxiliary: https://www.cgaux.org/  

Ep 29 --Rios to Rivers and Paddle Tribal Waters. The Return of the Klamath River

In this episode we talk with Weston Boyles, the Founder and Executive Director of Rios to Rivers and Danielle Rey Frank, the Director of Development and Community Relations of Rios to Rivers. Rios to Rivers inspires the protection of rivers worldwide by investing in underserved and Indigenous youth who are intimately connected to their local waters and supporting their development as the next generation of environmental stewards. Today we will learn about the largest dam removal in history and the Indigenous Youth who will make the first descent down the newly freed river.

Ep 28 -- Improving the Boat Sewage Disposal Network

In this episode, we will be joined by Claire Combredet from The Bay Foundation, John Kappeler, Senior Engineer for the City of Newport Beach in Orange County, as well as George Hylkema, who inspects and maintains Newport’s boat sewage pumpout units. We’ll be talking about the Clean Vessel Act and more broadly on the importance of sewage pumpout and dump stations in California. We will cover what pumpout and dump stations are, why they are essential to maintaining good water quality and what The Bay Foundation’s role is in championing this infrastructure and assisting with their upkeep and use. We will also discuss with George and John the importance of using the pumpout stations, challenges as well as best practices for boaters and marina managers. 

Ep 27 -- Tackling Abandoned and Unwanted Vessels in California

Learn from Deborah Holmes with the California State Parks Division of Boating & Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Program, Andrew Kershen, Staff Attorney with the California State Lands Commission, and with Sergeant Samuel H. Flores, Special Operations Division with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office about abandoned vessels in California, why they’re a problem, options the state has to assist public agencies and boaters in preventing recreational vessels from being abandoned in our waterways and when they are abandoned, to assist with their disposal, and much more.

Ep 26 --California’s Marine Protected Areas: From Design to Management

In this episode, we will talk with Erika Delemarre, the Climate Resiliency Program Manager for California State Parks and Calla Allison, the Founder and Director of the Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network. We’ll be discussing the largest ecologically connected network of marine protected areas, or what we call “MPAs” in the world. This network includes 124 marine protected areas and 14 special closures along the length of the California Coast. In this episode we will explore tips for responsible recreation in MPAs, learn about different MPA designations and regulations, and how you support a healthy ocean for generations to come.  
Resources: 
MPA Collaborative https://www.mpacollaborative.org/ https://wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement/CalTIPCalifornians Turn in Poachers and Polluters: 1-888-334-CALTIP (888-334-2258) https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs 

Ep 25 -- Boating Under the Influence

The effects of boating under the influence can be fatal and heartbreaking for all involved. In this episode, we talk with Rhonda Campbell, California Victim Services Manager with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Deputy John Canepa with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department about boating under the influence (BUI). We’ll learn about how BUI differs from driving under the influence (DUI), some important and shocking statistics, penalties, and much more.

Ep 24 -- Paddlesports Leash Safety on Rivers with Evan Stafford

In this episode, we will talk with American Whitewater Communications Director, Evan Stafford about leash use for river surfers and stand-up paddlers. With the increased popularity of stand-up paddling and surfing on rivers, we will be discussing the safety concerns of leash use on rivers.

Ep 23 -- Marine Flares in California

In this episode, we will talk with California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission Environmental Boating Program Manager, Vivian Matuk, and Yalin Li, Senior Associate with the California Product Stewardship Council about marine flares, their importance, requirements for boats, why expired marine flares are considered hazardous waste, why they are an issue for our state, and what the state is doing to solve this issue. 

Ep 22--American Whitewater Series Part 3: Stewardship

In this episode, we will talk with Scott Harding, Theresa Lorejo-Simsiman, Dave Steindorf, and Jeff Venturino who have spent their lives making impacts on California Rivers by working with American Whitewater and promoting California River Stewardship. This is episode is part of a 3-part series in partnership with American Whitewater, a national river conservation nonprofit with a mission to protect and restore America’s Whitewater rivers and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.