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
| Item | Date |
| BIG Written Technical Review | July 18, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (Estimate) |
| BIG Written Evaluation | August 19, 2025 – August 22, 2025 (Estimate) |
| BFP Technical Review Meeting | November 18-19, 2024 |
| BFP Evaluation Meeting | February 18-19, 2025 |
| Results Meeting | February 21, 2025 |
Committee Members
Community Members
- 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
- Aaron Barnett, University of Washington Sea Grant, Seattle
- 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
Term Length
Four years
Grant Programs Evaluated
General Resources