Yesterday afternoon, DNR announced it had entered into a 12-year lease agreement with the City of Bainbridge Island to operate an open water marina in Eagle Harbor where as many as 60 vessels have been moored illegally. In addition to paying for the use of state-owned aquatic lands, the City agreed to enforce the garbage disposal and sewage rules outlined in the agreement. The agreement is intended to help resolve concerns over the public health and environmental hazards posed by several people living aboard boats in Eagle Harbor without proper sewage and waste disposal.
Those using the ‘open water marina’ vessel owners will lease a mooring spot from the City of Bainbridge Island or move their vessels out of Eagle Harbor.
News coverage of yesterday’s announcement included:
Kitsap Sun: State OKs Lease for Eagle Harbor Liveaboards
Bainbridge Island Review: DNR says marina is official
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