Upcoming VTIP Event - Free Vessel Turn-In Event
City of Ingleside
Vessel Dropoff Dates & Times
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 4 PM – 7 PM
Friday, October 4, 2024, 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8 AM – 2 PM
Dropoff Location
Ingleside Recycling Center
1580 4th Street,
Ingleside, TX 78362
Additional Information
• This VTIP event is for City of Ingleside residents only.
• Trash and debris must be removed from the boat prior to drop off.
• Please bring your City of Ingleside water bill and boat ownership verification.
• The Ingleside VTIP event is available for boats less than 26 feet in length. If your boat is longer than 26 feet, please call 361-776-7687 to see if your vessel can be accommodated.
• Towing service is available; advance reservations are required. Call 361-776-7687 for reservations or if you have additional questions.
Sponsors
City of Ingleside, Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept., Texas General Land Office, Any Wrecker Towing, White Star Services, LLC
As millions of barrels of oil pass through ports, bays and beaches along the Texas Gulf, the Texas General Land Office Oil Spill Prevention and Response team stands on call 24/7, ensuring oil stays out of Texas coastal waters.
To Report a Spill - 800-832-8224 // Overseas - 813-248-0586
Working with the petroleum and commercial fishing industries, the U.S. Coast Guard and the general public, Oil Spill Prevention and Response staff support educational opportunities, daily water and shore patrols and firehouse-ready response teams to prevent and immediately address environmental problems – because even the smallest spill can endanger Texas’ precious natural resources.
Educate
Both inland and coastal, the General Land Office Oil Spill division promotes boater education efforts and safe fueling practices to keep Gulf waters clean. GLO staff is available to share information about programs such as Scupper Plug and to show even small, chronic spills can be as harmful as a single, large one.
Prevent
GLO personnel partner with ports, industrial plants, petroleum refineries and commercial fishermen to stop spills before they happen. Oil spill teams work daily with deep draft cargo vessels, pipeline and shore-based oil handling facilities to conduct audits and inspections and ensure all have plans for safe transfer of oil and spill responses. The GLO also drives efforts to remove derelict vessels and structures and eliminate these potential pollution causes.
Respond
When disaster strikes, GLO response teams go into action, working to contain spills and protect coastal resources. With a large array of pre-staged equipment, as well as certified cleanup contractors, GLO responders are immediately on site to assist with cleanup efforts and mitigate impact. The Texas Oil Spill Planning and Response TOOLKIT is the most comprehensive oil spill preparedness and response tool available, providing ready access to contingency plans and environmental data, including TABS, the GLO real-time offshore spill tracking system that provides instant data to monitor spills and establish trajectories.