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
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
2017 Oyster Roast
Thank you to all who came out and participated in our 2017 Oyster Roast. Mother nature tried to throw us a curve ball with a
2017 Fly Fishing Film Tour
Our friends over at Fly South are holding a Fly Fishing Film Festival at Marathon Music Works on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Come on out
Conservation Organizations Support Reinvesting in America’s Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems Act (RISEE Act)This common-sense, bipartisan legislation will provide much needed investments to enhance costal resiliency, improve fish and wildlife habitat, and safeguard outdoor recreational opportunities. The post Conservation Organizations Support Reinvesting in America’s Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems Act (RISEE Act) appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
CCA Comments on Amendment 46 – South Atlantic Snapper Grouper PermitCCA has long supported the concept of recreational fishing licenses to better define the universe of participants and improve accountability and reporting for recreational harvest. The post CCA Comments on Amendment 46 – South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Permit appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Recreational Fishing Community Outlines Concerns with NMFS Data CalibrationsIn our view the Council’s approach to handling the conversion process has resulted in a significant misunderstanding of outcomes, particularly as it is applied to allocations. The post Recreational Fishing Community Outlines Concerns with NMFS Data Calibrations appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Comments on Proposed Striped Bass Quota TransfersWe oppose allowing commercial quota transfers and urge the Board to support Option A (status quo). The post Comments on Proposed Striped Bass Quota Transfers appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Bill Aims to Eliminate Non-Tribal Gillnets on the Columbia RiverBy request of the Governor, and with strong bi-partisan support, Senate Bill 5297 would end non-tribal gillnetting on the Columbia River The post Bill Aims to Eliminate Non-Tribal Gillnets on the Columbia River appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.Court Confirms Important Precedent for Fisheries ManagementRuling defends process to update allocations in Gulf red grouper fishery. The post Court Confirms Important Precedent for Fisheries Management appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Federal Bill To Eliminate Drift Gillnets is Signed Into LawPresident Biden has signed legislation to ban swordfish drift gillnets in all US waters and bring California and Oregon in line with other coastal regions. The post Federal Bill To Eliminate Drift Gillnets is Signed Into Law appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
Virginia Marine Resources Commission Rejects Governor’s Proposal to Limit Menhaden Fishing in Chesapeake BayVMRC declines to exercise authority setting any limits on harvest of critical forage fish species The post Virginia Marine Resources Commission Rejects Governor’s Proposal to Limit Menhaden Fishing in Chesapeake Bay appeared first on Coastal Conservation Association.
