Harbor Resources

In this module we’ll go over the basics of black and graywater and ways for boaters and harbor operators to manage these waste streams.

By being aware and pro-active about solid waste management at your facility, you can reduce your waste disposal costs and create a clean harbor that the entire community can be proud of.

Even small amounts of oil introduced into the harbor environment can cause environmental problems, especially if small spills are chronic.

Even routine activities such as Hull and deck cleaning, maintenance and repair can generate significant amounts of hazardous wastes.

Most harbors and harbor customers generate a variety of hazardous wastes, including solvents, antifreeze, paint chips, batteries, and zincs.

Well-trained employees, Standard Operating Procedures other techniques to manage your facility will help ensure a strong business that minimizes pollution.

As a harbor facility, there are a number of ways you can reduce your stormwater impacts.

There have been a number of efforts to inventory the infrastructure available at harbors around Alaska over the years.

Pumpout adapters, brochures, tip sheets, labels & more to help your harbor run smoothly and cleanly

Many vessels have become uneconomical to operate as intended and therefore do not move and stay moored in a public harbor or anchored over public or state tidelands.

In addition to raising general awareness of the problems associated with sewage pollution, your harbor can work to improve sewage management by having working sewage pumpouts available.

This manual created by the Alaska Department of Transportation provides technical guidance to engineers and managers on critical harbor design elements.

Use this interactive map to explore marine facilities throughout the state.