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Ama Natura sailing in Port Townsend Bay
The Decarbonization Project
Join the boaters, bands/tribes, ports, fuel dealers, chandleries and fishermen - commercial and recreational - on a mission to create a cleaner, greener Inside Passage - connecting Washington, British Columbia and SE Alaska - because our children, wildlife and future generations are counting on us.
A 20 year vision starts today.
"Skate to where the puck is going... not where it has been."
Wayne Gretzky
Humpback heading toward AMA's port bow (Peter Wilcox)
A cleaner, greener passage.
One boat. One fuel station. One state/province at a time. Starting NOW.
Join the Decarbonizer Community
Read about the people, boats, businesses, and projects by those we call “Decarbonizers.” Learn how to decarbonize your vessel and how to apply for a Decarbonizer award.
Get onboard - Become a Decarbonizer & Influence Others
This is a grassroots movement. We'd love your participation and help as we:
Help create demand for a green marine fueling system that brings local distribution of certified biofuels, 100% bona fide renewable shorepower, and safe renewable lubricants to Inside Passage fuel docks, marinas and chandleries;
Provide advocacy and education for “Decarb'ing the Passage” message in ports and communities all along the Inside Passage;
Demonstrate and answer questions based on long experience re. clean fuel adoption and green retrofitting;
Help lead the transition away from non-recyclable petroleum and sand-based hulls to recyclable low-carbon replacements in order to reduce embodied carbon;
Learn more by choosing from the additional pages listed at the very bottom of this page...
The 2023 Haíɫzaqv Renewable Diesel Pilot Project
The overarching goal of the Haíɫzaqv + the Inside Passage Decarbonization Renewable Diesel Pilot Project is to help advance the goals, mission, and vision of the Haíɫzaqv Nation community with respect to clean energy as outlined in the community energy plan, including h̓íkilaxsi qṇts n̓ála’áx̌v (ancient protocols) – to protect our world. The project will take a heart centered approach that is in accordance with the Haíɫzaqv ǧvi̓ḷás and focuses on protecting and sustaining the limited resources that are in the water.
Click here for project details
Decarbonizers Lead by Example and Be Exemplary
Motor-sailor Ama Natura
Our vessel, a petroleum-free, highly-efficient motorsailer, is one example for decarbonizing NW boats. AMA voyages throughout the IP.
Inspired by a sailing salmon troller and designed as a platform for testing and perfecting low-carbon and water protecting strategies, AMA was built by the NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding and launched in 2008.
The story of the design, voyages, teaching and outreach experiences aboard Ama Natura can be found in the venerable and low carbon boat-focused PassageMaker magazine. Read Part 1 and Part 2.
Inside Passage Decarbonization Project Mission
is to educate and influence WA, BC, and AK light displacement vessel operators, small to medium-sized port communities, and local marine businesses to decarbonize and detoxify their boats, ports, & the whole Inside Passage marine ecosystem to ensure a healthy, thriving future for all the people, ports and wildlife.
Be sure to visit the Inside Passage Decarbonization Project’s Facebook page for timely articles and comments.