Port Governance and Management Guide

The WPPA Ports Governance and Management Guide is a comprehensive, practical handbook written to consolidate a vast amount of information that is integral to the successful governance, management, and operation of Washington’s public ports. Content in the guide will be updated periodically to keep pace with the rapidly evolving port industry and presented to members during ongoing trainings hosted by WPPA. This guide would not have been possible without the contributions of our member and partner organizations. We are grateful to all who poured their efforts into this essential document, including WPPA staff, WPPA Lifetime Member Jim Darling, WPPA associate member Maul Foster & Alongi, and former and current Washington state port executives, staff, and legal counsel.

WPPA 2024 Recreational Boating Facilities Guide

Washington state’s publicly-owned local port districts increase your access to marine and fresh water boating areas.

Port commissions throughout the state work to meet the growing demand for more public moorage sites by building new recreational marinas and fishboat havens, while also expanding and maintaining existing destinations.

The marinas listed here account for nearly 40 percent of the state’s public moorage slips.

We hope this information is of assistance when visiting Washington’s 55 public port marinas.