Federal Clean Vessel Act

(Section 5604 of the Clean Vessel Act of 1992)

The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Program is a nationwide competitive Federal grant program that provides funds to states as part of an effort to clean up the nation's waterways. The program has received approximately $10 million annually. Funding for the CVA program comes from the Federal Sport Fish Restoration Account of the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. The CVA encourages states to subcontract with private marinas/businesses, as well as local units of government to construct projects.

Eligible projects include:

• Construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of pump-out and dump stations including:
• floating restrooms not connected to land or structures, and
• structures connected to the land, used solely by boaters.
• Education/information materials

The CVA encourages states to subcontract with private marines/businesses as well as local units of government to construct projects. In Wisconsin, the Regional Community Services Specialist works with private marinas/businesses and local units of government to identify potential projects. Potential project proposals are sent to the DNR central office for submittal to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and selecting projects.

Any private marina/business or local unit of government that is interested in applying for CVA funds should contact their Regional Community Services Specialist. To receive funds, an applicant must send a letter of application detailing:

• The project description.
• An explanation of project necessity.
• A detailed cost breakdown.
• A proposed timetable for project completion.
• A site map and location map of the project.

Contact:

Regional DNR Community Service Specialist