The Boating Programs Advisory Committee evaluates applications for grants that buy, develop, and renovate facilities for motorized boats and other watercraft, including launching ramps, guest moorage, and other facilities.

Committee members spend time reviewing grant proposals and advise the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board on which projects to fund.

Committee members also have the opportunity to provide advice on program-related policy.

Qualifications

  • Live in Washington
  • Have an interest in public policy
  • Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
  • Are interested in and knowledgeable about boating, including boat launches, guest moorage facilities, and boating amenities.

Support

  • RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
  • Stipends are available to eligible committee members

Time Commitment

  • For Boating Facilities Program grants: Four to six full days of virtual meetings every other fall and winter
  • For Boating Infrastructure Grants: Five to fifteen hours of written review and evaluation every summer
  • Policy feedback time commitment varies

2024-25 Dates

ItemDate
BIG Written Technical ReviewJune 2024 (estimate)
BIG Written EvaluationAugust 2024 (estimate)
BFP Technical Review MeetingNovember 18-19, 2024
BFP Evaluation MeetingFebruary 18-19, 2025
Results MeetingFebruary 21, 2025

Committee Members

Community Members

  • Aaron Barnett, University of Washington Sea Grant, Seattle
  • Chris Cole, Poulsbo
  • Eric Fickeisen, Bellevue
  • Karl Harris, Shelton
  • Linda Henriksen, Port Townsend
  • Paul Sorensen, Anacortes
  • Antwaine Sterling, Seattle

Local Agency Members

  • R. Donald Crawford, Clallam County, Port Angeles
  • Greg Englin, Port of Kingston, Kingston
  • Kate Anderson, Port of Everett, Everett

State Agency Members

  • Shane Belson, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia
  • Lowell Dickson, Department of Natural Resources, Olympia
  • Matt Niles, State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia

Vacancies

  • Local agency representative
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Term Length

Four years

Grant Programs Evaluated

General Resources

Boating Programs Advisory Committee CharterDownload
Committee Member Reference GuideDownload
Conflict of Interest Policy for Advisory CommitteesDownload
2024 Boating Infrastructure Grant Evaluation CriteriaDownload
2024 Boating Facilities Program Evaluation CriteriaDownload
PRISM Scoring GuideDownload
Stipend and Child and Adult Care Reimbursement InformationDownload