Abandoned and derelict vessels are becoming an increasing challenge across Virginia’s waterways. When boats are left behind, they can pose serious hazards—blocking navigation routes, leaking pollutants and endangering the health of local ecosystems.

That’s why a coalition of organizations across the Commonwealth is joining forces to find practical, long-term solutions to this problem—and they need your help.

If you own a boat, please take a few minutes to complete the Boat Owner Survey. Your input will help us better understand the causes and impacts of abandoned and derelict vessels and guide future programs and policies that keep Virginia’s waterways safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.

Take the survey here.

By participating, you’ll be helping researchers, environmental partners and marine professionals create effective strategies to support responsible boating and protect the waters we all share.

Together, we can preserve Virginia’s waterways—one boat at a time.