If the idea of being more actively involved in creating and enhancing access for boaters and supporting the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail appeals to you — here are some things you can do…

Consider Joining the Bay Access Board
The Bay Access Board is an all volunteer, hard working Board consisting of non-motorized boaters, wind and kite surfers who also have a variety of other skills (i.e. their day jobs).

We are first and foremost water people who advocate for access to the Bay and for appropriate development of the Water Trail.  Currently we are lawyers, recreation specialists, environmental planners, community activists, boating instructors, trail development experts and people that know how to pursue money.

• We are very interested in creating liaisons with businesses that can use the Water Trail to expand and create added value for their customers while supporting the Water Trail.
• We are very interested in engaging people with strong science-based environmental backgrounds in the Water Trail project.
• Outreach to the end-users of the Trail and educating the boating public about the Water Trail is a big part of what we do.  If you enjoy the art of schmooze and know something about marketing and/or outdoor education you might enjoy using your skills to help enhance boaters’ experiences on the Bay.
• We are very interested in people with creative ideas about pursuing money who also want to turn their ideas into action.

Our board members serve for three year terms and we meet quarterly although sometimes more when the need arises.  Board members all contribute financially to the organization but there is no requirement as to how much.  Likewise, our board members all generously contribute their expertise and time with the understanding that it is not always possible to do as much as one wants and that others will always be willing to help.  Click here if you want to talk about it.

Volunteer your time
Do you have a special skill (computer wizard, graphic artist, etc.) that you would like to use to further the mission of Bay Access? Click here

Donate
Donations to Bay Access help fund programs aimed at helping boaters learn about hazardous conditions, find interesting areas of the Bay to explore, identify Bay wildlife and learn about their habits, locate access sites particularly suited to specific boater interests.  Donate here.

Become a Steward
Stewardship is a key aspect of all water trails and comes in many forms.  Projects range from beach clean-ups to water quality monitoring to habitat restoration to creating a healthy public presence that discourages social or physical abuse of a site.  Bay Access works with its partners to promote stewardship of the Bay.