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length, width and slope; access to facility entrances from the road; access to the water; parking; and restroom availability. Often, decisions as to which projects are considered for funding must factor in whether a facility can be upgraded and maintained. Using boater-generated dollars to fund its waterways access programs makes Cal Boating one of the few government agencies that actually builds things for the people who pay for them. In 2000, the department conducted a study of data collected from California boaters to determine where new and improved facilities were needed throughout state waterways. Cal Boating has traditionally taken a proactive role by contacting boat owners for this kind of

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information, especially in smaller, more remote areas.

The department has always been interested in building what boaters want and providing facilities in the locations where they are needed most. Some of the most frequently requested facilities from the boating public has been for more restrooms and boater destination facilities! Cal Boating planners have answered that request by working with local, state, and federal agencies to develop needed facilities. A 2002 boating facilities needs assessment showed that there is a need for over $800 million for new or improved boating facilities statewide through 2020. Cal Boating has made great strides since 1957, but there is still more to accomplish as we head into our next 50 years of service to the boating community.

At the Spalding Tract boat launching facility on Eagle Lake in Lassen County, using boater-generated dollars, Cal Boating turned this undeveloped parking area into an accessible and convenient parking lot.

2006 Boating law enforcement financial aid from Cal Boating to counties is increased from $8.1 million to $10.6 million annually.

September 11, 2007.

Cal Boating’s logo is updated to modernize and refresh its public image in anticipation of its 50th Anniversary celebration in 2007.

Cal Boating celebrates 50th Anniversary of California’s state boating agency!

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50 Years: The Department of Boating and Waterways, 1957 to 2007