REEFING PROJECT MANAGERS NEEDED!!
reef_dev@californiashipstoreefs.org if you are ready to make the Ships to Reefs Revolution a reality in your area!
Our Vision
Establish a regional system of reefed ships along the California coast
Establish California as an international dive destination Enhance the tourism industry centered on fishing and diving
Enhance California fish populations Projects In Review Foss 125/Cleo Street Barge Buoy Project - Placement of a marker buoy, anchor, and plaque marking the Foss 125/Cleo Street Barge location. The plaque would describe the barge, sinking information, and noting the current city council members helping to make this possible. The Buoy and Plaque would commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the sinking of the Foss 125. A descriptive sign would be placed at the top of the stairs looking out at the marker buoy. This sign would give historical information as well as information on the current condition of the wreck/reef. Pictures of the wreck/reef volunteered by local divers would also be displayed. In addition, safety signage, advising divers that they dive at their own risk, will be placed where appropriate near shore entrances to the site.Dana Point Harbor Pilings - Approximately 1,200 concrete clad steel or steel clad concrete pier pilings. The pilings are currently part of the dock structure of Dana Point Harbor (DPH). The pilings will become available as the result of a planned re-construction of DPH that will occur from 2010 through 2020. The sink location with the greatest potential is off the Dana Point coastline with the item submerged at recreational dive depths. This is not a ship-based project but our VP Science Andrew Lee advises that pier pilings of this type and number are among the best artificial reef materials available.Restless C II Restless C II
F/VCapelin F/VCapelin Capelin would be suitable for a site in the 120 to 80 foot depth range. Issues to be addressed: Towing from Seattle; possible hull cleaning to avoid any Non-Native Invasive Species issues; berthing for up to one year for cleaning and diverization; because of her relatively light weight (displacement), care must be taken to place her where she will not be moved by currents or storm surge.F/VAkutan F/VAkutan USS Reluctant . When converted, her main deck was raised to the same level as her forecastle to make room for the processing deck and her stern main deck was enclosed. Owner has offered to donate “as is/where is”. Akutan would be suitable for a site in the 120 to 80 foot depth range. Issues to be addressed: Towing from Seattle; possible hull cleaning to avoid any Non-Native Invasive Species issues; berthing for up to one year for cleaning and diverization; because of her relatively light weight (displacement), care must be taken to place her where she will not be moved by currents or storm surge.Project Policy The Board of Directors (BOD) retains sole authority to recognize and declare an official Project of California Ships to Reefs. A recognized California Ships to Reefs Project will allow California Ships to Reefs resources to be utilized to aid in the Project’s successful completion. To provide for the best result for all recognized California Ships to Reefs Projects, the BOD will apply a uniform process to consider all project opportunities. California Ships to Reefs Member may request an item(includes non-vessel items) be considered by the California Ships to Reefs Board for review as a Project. The request should include as much of the information as is available about the item at the time the request is made.here .
Why We Need a National Reefing Program
One of the things we learned in New Jersey was that, in fact, the Feds (Navy and MARAD), don't really want to have ships reefed. It is easier for them to pay a private contractor to haul the ships away and dismantle them, even though it costs as much or more to do it that way than to reef them. Read more here .
Letter to the Honorable Noreen Evans
The Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg is down! Check here for details!
NEWSFLASH
Click here for the July '09 Newsletter Newsletter Archive Ships to Reefs Makes You Money!
Economic Impact How are Ships to Reefs Projects Funded? How Do I Get a Ship? How Does Ships to Reefs Make You Money? Lessons Learned Non-Ship Materials Rigs-to-Reefs The Spiegel Grove Story Take vs. No-Take Zones The Vandenberg Story Veterans and Their Ships What is Ships to Reefs? Who Are the Ships to Reefs Players?
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