Boating
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The Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters.
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Who needs a certificate to operate a registered boat in CT?
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Frequently asked questions about CT Transient Boating Facilities funded by the Boating Infrastructure Grant.
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Pumpout Facilities / Clean Boating Information
Information on Connecticut's pumpout facilities, Clean Boater Program, Clean Marina Program, Clean Vessel Act Program, aquatic invasive species and CT's no discharge area.
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Long Island Sound is home to seals, sea turtles and migrating shore birds and is occasionally visited by dolphins, porpoises and whales. It is important to enjoy wildlife from a distance.
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For most invasive species, you can use hot or salt water to clean your equipment.
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Effective January 1, 2020-An Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Stamp fee will be collected from any person who registers a vessel or renews a vessel registration in Connecticut. Boaters with out of state registrations who boat on Connecticut inland waters will also be required to pay an AIS fee
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Boating Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about boating in Connecticut.
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FAQs-Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's Safe Water Skiing Endorsement.
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Additional resources for Connecticut paddlers.
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Connecticut Clean Vessel Act Program
Connecticut Clean Vessel Act Program Home Page - This website will help you find a pumpout facility near you, and to install or upgrade sewage holding tank systems to be in compliance with existing laws governing marine sanitation devices (MSD's). You will find information on how to choose a system, sewage system design and the selection of system components, plus helpful tips for installation and maintenance. You will also find information about the Federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program. The Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Long Island Sound Programs (OLISP) administers this program which provides federally funded matching grants for qualifying projects which provide boat sewage disposal facilities. Up to 75% of the cost of an approved project may be reimbursed.