It seems abandoned boats are a too often thing in the PNW...
"Since 2003, the state has removed 105 abandoned vessels in Snohomish County alone, and more than 800 statewide..."
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/sunken-ships-disappear-from-local-waters-slowly/
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The DNR program’s two-year budget is just about sunk. It started with about $2.4 million, largely from registration fees for recreational and commercial vessels. More funding isn’t due to arrive until July.
“We effectively don’t have any money to do any vessel removals at this point,” Wood said.
A $50,000 state grant, however, is helping Snohomish County take the lead on the upcoming work to clean up the sloughs. The county also put in $8,000."
"Washington’s Department of Natural Resources offers a program that allows owners to surrender boats in disrepair before they become problems in the water. The Vessel Turn-In Program is available for boats less than 45 feet long whose owners who can’t afford disposal costs."
Somehow this all connects to folks that just can't seem to let a boat go... even for a low price...
"Since 2003, the state has removed 105 abandoned vessels in Snohomish County alone, and more than 800 statewide..."
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/sunken-ships-disappear-from-local-waters-slowly/
"
The DNR program’s two-year budget is just about sunk. It started with about $2.4 million, largely from registration fees for recreational and commercial vessels. More funding isn’t due to arrive until July.
“We effectively don’t have any money to do any vessel removals at this point,” Wood said.
A $50,000 state grant, however, is helping Snohomish County take the lead on the upcoming work to clean up the sloughs. The county also put in $8,000."
"Washington’s Department of Natural Resources offers a program that allows owners to surrender boats in disrepair before they become problems in the water. The Vessel Turn-In Program is available for boats less than 45 feet long whose owners who can’t afford disposal costs."
Somehow this all connects to folks that just can't seem to let a boat go... even for a low price...
