US EditionFlying boats make for a rare sight as Washington clears an island of derelict vessels by helicopter
- This week, a firefighting helicopter was employed to airlift 14 abandoned vessels from Squaxin Island in southern Puget Sound, marking the largest removal effort by the state agency responsible for natural resource management.
- The operation occurred because many boat owners dump old vessels into the water, creating environmental and cultural challenges, with at least 300 more derelict boats still present in the area.
- The boats had drifted to rest near the uninhabited Squaxin Island, which holds cultural importance for the Squaxin Island Tribe, who collaborated enthusiastically with DNR on the cleanup.
- Officials explained that the $1 million NOAA federal grant supported the project, and using helicopters proved more cost-effective and allowed the funds to be used more efficiently compared to towing boats, which can damage the marine habitat.
- This largest operation of its kind suggests ongoing challenges, as over 1,200 vessels have been removed since 2002, and maintaining clean waters remains vital to both ecosystem health and tribal cultural practices.
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Flying boats make for a rare sight as Washington clears derelict vessels by helicopter
The Washington Department of Natural Resources has been using a firefighting helicopter to haul abandoned boats off an uninhabited island in the southernmost reaches of Puget Sound this week.
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Flying boats make for a rare sight as Washington clears an island of derelict vessels by helicopter
The Washington Department of Natural Resources has been using one of its firefighting helicopters to haul abandoned boats off an uninhabited island in the southernmost reaches of Puget Sound this week.
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Washington's largest helicopter boat removal operation clears 14 vessels, aiding cultural conservation on Squaxin Island using DNR's firefighting aircraft.
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