The states unique coastal geography is a boaters paradise and recreational boating remains very popular

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation received a $1,079,347 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI FWS) under the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program (CFDA 15.616), awarded July 1, 2025, with completion targeted for July 1, 2027. The CVA grant supports the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of sewage pumpout stations, waste reception facilities, and pumpout boats for recreational boaters across New York's coastal and inland waterways. These marine sanitation infrastructure improvements enable proper disposal of waste from recreational vessels, thereby reducing water pollution and protecting aquatic ecosystems throughout the state.

The award supports New York's efforts to address boating-related environmental challenges across the state's abundant interconnected and navigable waterways. In addition to infrastructure development, the grant funds comprehensive education and outreach initiatives designed to inform recreational boaters, marina operators, and the general public about pumpout facility availability and proper use. As the state's environmental infrastructure administrator, NYS EFC will facilitate implementation of these projects to advance water quality protection and marine environmental stewardship across New York's recreational boating regions.

NYS has an abundance of interconnected and navigable waterways utilized by both residents and out of state visitors alike.