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Ecology for Businesses

Boatbuilding, Shipbuilding, and Marina Industry

Presented below are environmental requirements and other resources specific to this business/industry sector. Other environmental requirements or resources that apply more broadly may not be included here.

Pollution prevention resources

Wastewater general permit for boatyards

"Working in the Water" pamphlet; useful if you are building a boat ramp or bulkhead, or doing other work in the water.

Shoreline management act exemptions for construction of docks - "construction of a dock, including a community dock, designed for pleasure craft only, for the private noncommercial use of the owner, lessee, or contract purchaser of single and multiple family residences"; dollar limits apply.


PLEASE NOTE: The above listing may not be complete at this time.

Also see the Ecology's disclaimer.


Office of Regulatory Assistance Environmental Permitting Services

Lean Manufacturing


How to report a spill