You don't have to live near salt water to help us conserve our coasts.
Who We Are
The Coastal Conservation Association is a dynamic organization with more than 200 local chapters and 100,000 members nationwide. CCA was founded by saltwater anglers to help conserve, promote and enhance the availability of coastal and ocean resources and habitat for present and future generations.
Bridging Coast and Country
Since early 2014, we have worked diligently to establish and advance CCA’s first non-coastal state chapter in Nashville. Even though we may not reside on the coast—we do treasure our coastal and ocean resources and saltwater fishing. Part of that love is actually participating in the sport, but another component is sharing the passion for saltwater fishing and our love for the coast with family, friends and others…and perhaps, giving back a little along the way.
Music City Chapter News
10th Annual Music City CCA Banquet
CCA Music City is proud to celebrate our10th Annual Banquet Benefiting Coastal Habitat and Conservation. Save the Date forApril, 10, 2025 At The Loveless Barn
8th Annual Music City CCA Banquet
CCA Music City is proud to celebrate our8th Annual Banquet Benefiting Coastal Habitat and Conservation. Save the Date forMarch, 30, 2023 At The Loveless Barn
Join us for the CCA Music City Chapter’s 6th Annual Banquet
CCA Music City is proud to celebrate our 6th Annual Banquet Benefiting Coastal Habitat and Conservation. Save the Date for Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:00
South Atlantic States Take First Step Toward State Management of Red SnapperFor too long, federal mismanagement kept anglers tied to the dock, while a thriving red snapper population swam just out of reach. The post South Atlantic States Take First Step Toward State Management of Red Snapper appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Fisheries Managers Fail to Protect Menhaden, Striped BassThis week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted to allow an Atlantic menhaden catch that will not leave enough menhaden in the water for striped bass. The post Fisheries Managers Fail to Protect Menhaden, Striped Bass appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Conservation groups call for menhaden harvest reduction in the ChesapeakeThe decisions before the Board are not only about managing menhaden but about sustaining the health of the Atlantic coast’s fisheries, coastal economies, and the communities who depend on them. We ask the Board to act decisively and uphold its commitment to science-based, precautionary management. The post Conservation groups call for menhaden harvest reduction in…
Rigs to Reefs Update – Legislation Introduced in the HouseEssentially, the bill uses a science basis to facilitate the voluntary conversion of oil and gas platforms to permanent reef fish habitat. The post Rigs to Reefs Update – Legislation Introduced in the House appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.Mixed Signals: South Atlantic states are on the road to state management, so why does NOAA keep trying to make a U-turn?It is now time for the states to figure it out on their own, without interference and obfuscation from those who have failed us. The post Mixed Signals: South Atlantic states are on the road to state management, so why does NOAA keep trying to make a U-turn? appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
South Atlantic States Unveil Road Map to Red Snapper ManagementSportfishing and boating community welcomes state-based management approach The post South Atlantic States Unveil Road Map to Red Snapper Management appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Discord and DiscardsHow known flaws in recreational data are adding up to a big headache for recreational anglers. The post Discord and Discards appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
HRI, CCA, and AFTCO Launch Fin Finder to Map the Lives of Ocean PredatorsThree leaders in conservation have teamed up to create a tool that not only helps scientists study these ocean apex predators but also allows the public to follow their journeys and better understand their critical role in the broader marine ecosystem. The post HRI, CCA, and AFTCO Launch Fin Finder to Map the Lives of…
