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How to claim ownership of an abandoned boat in Connecticut - and why some marinas want changes

Marina owners say the abandoned boat claims process is costly and time-consuming, especially for businesses dealing with ...
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Traverse City owner of abandoned Lake Michigan barge bound over for trial to face criminal charges

LANSING – On Friday, the owner of the twice-sunk barge, Donald Lewis Balcom, 88, of Traverse City, was bound over to face trial on seven charges, including trespassing and felony water pollution, ...
Houston Public Media

‘It’s hard on the ecosystem’: Harris County partners with state, locals to dredge abandoned boats

But Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia said there's a hidden hazard below the water: abandoned boats. "They sit there ...
upnorthlive

Abandoned barge floating again in Northport, owner said it will be removed in spring

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A barge that first sank in West Grand Traverse Bay in 2020 was moved to a cove in Northport in 2021. Now, it's floating again after months of being stuck in ...
Community Impact

State, local agencies partner to remove abandoned boats in Clear Lake

Recently, the Texas Land Commissioner and the office of Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia partnered to remove a 24-foot sailboat near Clear Lake Park and pledged to remove more boats.